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In triple-negative breast cancer, patients with BRCA2 pathogenic variants had higher frequencies of bone and CNS metastases....
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Findings Question the Use of Statins in Patients With HF
An LDL “cholesterol paradox” exists in patients with heart failure and raises doubt with regard to safe statin use in patients with HF without diabetes. LDL cholesterol (LDL-C)—...
TKI Selection Is Critical in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With CML
Management of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia on TKI therapy is an attainable and feasible approach. In patients with chronic myeloid leuke...
For Survivors of Breast Cancer, Chronic Pain Greatly Reduces QOL
In survivors of breast cancer, the influence of chronic pain on QOL persisted even after controlling for concurrent pain. Chronic pain remains highly prevalent among survivors o...
Habitual Calcium Use Linked With Higher CVD Risk in People With Diabetes
People with diabetes might need to exercise caution when it comes to long-term use of calcium supplements. Calcium supplement use to prevent osteoporotic fractures is common amo...
Survival “Excellent” for Patients With Infection Before Liver Transplant
Patients with an infection before liver transplant had excellent survival outcomes despite requiring more complex post-transplant care....
Very Early Treatment in MS Provides “Spectacular” Improvement in Outcomes
Treatment for MS within 6 months of the first demyelinating event improved EDSS scores, disability progression, and conversion to secondary progressive MS....
Wearable Tracker Plus Feedback Boosts Physical Activity in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
In patients with kidney disease on hemodialysis, a wearable activity tracker paired with a feedback intervention increased daily step count over 12 weeks....
Q&A: Group Dynamics Affect Heart Failure Therapy Appropriation
Decision making in advanced heart failure therapy allocation is subject to bias by race, sex, and ethnicity, a study of group dynamics has found....
Daily PrEP, Rather Than On-Demand, More Effective for Young MSM
Daily PrEP use, rather than on-demand dosing, may be better for young MSM due to their inability to predict sexual encounters accurately and consistently....
Experts Convene to Advance Gene Therapy for RPGR-Associated XLRP
Researchers are working to overcome clinical trial challenges to explore genetic therapies for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa caused by RPGR and RP2 genes. Pathogenic variants in ...
Real-World Assessment Demonstrates Benefits of Oral Therapy for Infective Endocarditis
Oral therapy for infective endocarditis demonstrated similar clinical efficacy compared with IV therapy and was associated with fewer adverse events....
Biomarkers Help Identify Patients With T2D at Risk for CVD
One third of US adults with diabetes has early cardiovascular disease, which can be identified by two cardiac biomarkers. One in three adults with diabetes living in the United States...
Ultrasound Screening Focuses on Women With Dense Breasts, Regardless of Risk
Other breast cancer risk factors in addition to breast density should be considered when deciding whether to prescribe supplemental ultrasound screening....
Frailty Linked With Chemotherapy Intensity in Older Patients With AML
In older adults with acute myeloid leukemia, the EHR-based frailty index is associated with the type of treatment received....
Reaction-Eliciting Threshold & Symptom Type Impact HRQOL
The study’s findings can help allergists identify those patients with peanut allergy who are experiencing a poorer QOL....
Q&A: Weight Loss Pharmacotherapy of “Enormous Benefit” to Teenagers When Used Correctly
The decision to use weight loss pharmacotherapy for teenagers who have obesity should involve a personalized approach, specific to each patient....
Co-Occurrence of MRI Markers May Predict Clinical Disability in MS
The joint occurrence of SELs and PRLs, two MRI markers of chronic active lesions in MS, was linked to greater clinical progression in patients with MS. Approximately 15% to 30% of the...
Nearly 50% of Those With New-Onset Epilepsy Have Comorbid Mood/Anxiety Disorders
A comprehensive assessment of new-onset epilepsy should include screening for psychiatric conditions, which can impact up to 50% of this patient population....
Q&A: Reasons to Consider Telemedicine for Patients With Stable SLE
Telemedicine should be integrated into the current system as a routine service option for stable patients with SLE. The pandemic compelled medical professionals to stretch beyond conv...
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