CLL: Bruton’s TKIs Succeed Against TP53 Alterations
First-line treatment demonstrates efficacy ATLANTA—Patients diagnosed with chronic...
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Early Post-STEMI Discharge Pathway Shows Encouraging Results
Mortality, MACE similar with shorter stays for low-risk patients Low-risk patients were discharged...
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Investigational BTK Inhibitor Pirtobrutinib Shows Promise for CLL
Few patients had disease progression, and most gained clinical benefit ATLANTA—The novel...
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In Search of New Txs for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Two recent randomized trials show success with metoprolol and mavacamten Results from two...
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Which Dx Strategies Best to Rule Out Suspected Pulmonary Embolism?
D-dimer thresholds that depend on pretest probability of PE had highest efficiency, but highest...
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Cleveland Clinic Implants World’s First Leadless Pacemaker Defib System
Investigational device combines leadless pacemaker with a subcutaneous ICD to reach more patients...
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Selinexor Add-on Active in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
XPO1 inhibitor plus daratumumab, bortezomib, and dexamethasone shows promise ATLANTA—A...
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Treatment Holiday Possible in CLL
Ibrutinib plus venetoclax allows drug-free remission ATLANTA—After two years of follow-up,...
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Multiple Myeloma: Isatuximab as Add-On to RVd Induction Improves MRD Negativity
A challenge to standard of care for transplant-eligible patients? ATLANTA—Adding an...
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Study Suggests Drug Holiday for Relapsed CLL Patients Feasible
Drug-free for 12 months ATLANTA—Patients diagnosed with relapsed or treatment refractory...
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Isatuximab Boosts Response to Second Line Tx in Elderly MM Patients
Study finds ’deepening of response’ after 4 cycles ATLANTA—The depth of response...
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Pediatric-Onset MS Less Likely With More Sun Exposure
Findings consistent with earlier data about adult-onset MS More outdoor time and sun exposure...
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Covid-19: Quality of Most Rx Treatment Guidelines Poor, Review Finds
Few followed National Academy of Medicine guideline trustworthiness standards Dozens of clinical...
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CLL: Undetectable Disease Likely with Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax
Clear difference when compared with chemotherapy in patients with CLL ATLANTA—Twenty months...
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Outcomes Worse When Surgeons and Patients Are of the Opposite Sex
Women treated by male surgeons may drive the association Does sex matter when it comes to surgery...
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ACC/AHA Issues New Coronary Artery Revascularization Guideline
Reducing disparities in care, incorporating a Heart Team among top recommmendations The American...
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Mixing Primary Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Safe, Effective, Study Finds
Schedules with at least 1 mRNA dose produced best response Mixing—instead of...
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Medical News Forecast for December 13-19
Lynne Peterson is the Senior Editor for Trends-in-Medicine.Here is the medical news to watch for...
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First-in-Class Tapinarof Effective in Mild-to-Moderate Plaque Psoriasis
Novel aryl hydrocarbon receptor may be a future steroid alternative Tapinarof 1% cream reduced the...
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Dupilumab Reduces Exacerbations in Kids With Uncontrolled Asthma
Add-on treatment also improved lung function and asthma control Adding the biologic dupilumab to...
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