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Genomic profiling in the FLEX trial predicted chemotherapy response in HR+, HER2- breast cancer, which could enable tailored treatment plans.

Justin Balko, PharmD, PhD, reviews his session from SABCS 2024 where he discussed the challenges and advancements in immunotherapy for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Additionally, he discusses the importance of identifying predictive biomarkers to optimize treatment and improve patient quality of life.

Physician’s Weekly spoke with Dr. Otsubo and Dr. Hara about their research and how they anticipate the SDB kit will be applied in clinical settings.

Justin Balko, PharmD, PhD, recently joined Dr. Priyanka Sharma and Dr. Roberto Salgado at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium to discuss immune biomarkers, including tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and their roles.

Dr. Marla Lipsyc-Sharf reviews her recent session at the 2024 SABCS meeting, discussing biopsy approaches and treatment sequencing in metastatic breast cancer.

Oncologist Marla Lipsyc-Sharf, MD, and colleagues will discuss treatment considerations in metastatic ER+ breast cancer at the 2024 SABCS meeting.

This roundup includes a selection of abstracts on early and metastatic breast cancer presented at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Will you be attending “Case Based Clinical Approach to ER Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer” on Wednesday, December 11?

This roundup offers a look at the latest insights from the clinicians and researchers investigating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Dr. Kaelee Brockway and Dr. Shakeel Ahmed discuss the overlooked benefits of referring patients with COPD experiencing pain to physical therapy.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to pose significant challenges for both patients and healthcare professionals, requiring a multifaceted approach to management.

Distinct patterns of symptom severity among patients with COPD sheds light on the heterogeneous nature of the patients’ experience.

Instead of a manovacuometer, researchers evaluated a one-repetition maximum test protocol for measuring maximum inspiratory pressure in patients with COPD.

Up to one-third of adults hospitalized with RSV-related disease also have COPD.

Proactive pain management in patients with IBD, using a bundle with acetaminophen, gabapentin, and NSAIDs, reduces opioid use and maintains effective pain control.

A recent systematic literature review demonstrated that mind-body exercises, such as Tai Chi and yoga, are beneficial holistic treatments for patients with COPD.

Physician’s Weekly recently spoke with Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD, about the beneficial role AI plays in COPD care plans.

Gastroenterologists can play a key role in managing substance misuse in Crohn’s disease, both in the exam room and through referral to mental health clinicians.

Pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD that includes exercise training is an effective way to decrease disease severity due to exacerbations.

Charles Berstein, MD, discusses the challenges linked to managing substance abuse among patients with Crohn’s Disease.