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Survey Reveals Strong Allergist Support for Biologics in Food Allergy Treatment Despite Cost Concerns

10/8/2024

A qualitative study of 60 allergists shows widespread enthusiasm for biological therapies in food allergy treatment, particularly following omalizumab's recent FDA approval.

Global Study Reveals Widespread Vitamin D and Micronutrient Deficiencies in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

1/28/2025

A comprehensive analysis of 132 studies reveals 45.3% of type 2 diabetes patients suffer from multiple micronutrient deficiencies, with vitamin D deficiency affecting 60.45% of patients.

Mayo Clinic Experts Address Cannabis Use in Cancer Care and Rising Drug Cost Challenges

10/14/2024

Mayo Clinic experts discuss the growing role of cannabis in cancer symptom management, highlighting different strains and delivery systems while noting limited clinical evidence for pain and nausea control.

Nitrogen Dioxide Air Pollution Linked to 21% Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk in US Study

10/18/2024

A large-scale US study reveals that every 5 parts per billion increase in nitrogen dioxide exposure is associated with a 21% higher risk of ovarian cancer development.

Weight Cycling in Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Kidney Disease Progression

2/4/2025

A comprehensive 21-year study reveals that body-weight cycling, or yo-yo dieting, significantly increases the risk of kidney function decline in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Yale Researchers Launch Novel App-Based Intervention to Combat HIV Risk in Chemsex Communities

2/4/2025

Yale researchers have developed JomCare, an innovative mobile app designed to reduce HIV transmission risk by targeting sexualized drug use behaviors among gay and bisexual men.

Experts Call for Technology-Driven Solutions to Boost Minority Representation in CLL Clinical Trials

8/28/2024

Clinical trials significantly underrepresent America's diverse population, with particular challenges in engaging Black patients due to historical trust issues in medical interventions.

Prior Cancer History Associated with Better Survival in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients, Study Finds

2/4/2025

A large-scale SEER database study reveals patients with prior malignancy history showed significantly better cancer-specific survival rates in metastatic colorectal cancer compared to those without prior cancer.

Experts Discuss Treatment Strategies and Challenges in Managing Chronic GVHD After Stem Cell Transplantation

9/24/2024

Leading transplant specialists highlight the critical importance of collaboration between transplant centers and referring physicians in managing chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) patients.

Real-World Evidence Reveals Disparities in CAR T-Cell Therapy Outcomes Across Patient Demographics

12/24/2024

CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies have transformed hematologic malignancy treatment, offering new hope beyond traditional chemotherapy and targeted drugs.

Study Shows DAA Therapy Matches Interferon in Reducing Liver Cancer Risk for HCV Patients

2/14/2025

A large VA healthcare system study reveals that direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy significantly reduces hepatocellular carcinoma risk compared to no treatment in HCV patients with cirrhosis.

New Evaluation System Shows Promise in Reducing Unnecessary Hospital Stays for Colorectal Cancer Patients

2/12/2025

A novel evaluation index system, developed within the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery framework, demonstrates effectiveness in optimizing hospital discharge timing for colorectal cancer patients.

Shift in MASH Diagnosis: Study Shows Growing Preference for Noninvasive Testing Over Liver Biopsy

2/23/2025

Real-world analysis of 18,396 MASH patients reveals that only 10% underwent liver biopsy for diagnosis, while noninvasive testing combinations have become the predominant diagnostic approach.

Experts Call for Ecosystem-Wide Approach to Address Disparities in Stem Cell Therapy Access

2/26/2025

Leading experts at the 2025 Transplant and Cellular Therapy Meetings emphasize the critical need to address social vulnerabilities affecting patient access to stem cell transplants and CAR T-cell therapies.

Stanford Expert Outlines Key Strategies to Enhance Shared Decision-Making in Breast Cancer Care

2/28/2025

Dr. Lidia Schapira emphasizes that effective shared decision-making in breast cancer care requires mutual respect and clear communication between clinicians and patients, with adequate time for informed choices.

Low Adoption of Proven Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Primary Urethral Cancer Raises Treatment Access Concerns

2/21/2025

Despite demonstrating a 7% improvement in 5-year overall survival, neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery is utilized in only 19% of primary urethral cancer patients.

Innovative Strategies for Patient Recruitment in Rare Disease Trials: Lessons from the Alkaptonuria Experience

2/19/2014

The National Alkaptonuria Centre (NAC) and DevelopAKUre clinical trials face significant recruitment challenges, needing to identify patients from a limited global pool of only 1,000 known cases.

Gender Gap Widens in HIV Life Expectancy: Women Face Significant Disparities Despite Overall Improvements

2/12/2025

A British Columbia study reveals that despite overall improvements in HIV life expectancy from 1996-2020, women consistently lag behind men, with the gender gap increasing to 7.05 years by 2020.

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Critical for Optimizing CAR-T and Bispecific Therapies in Blood Cancers

2/27/2025

Leading oncologist from City of Hope Cancer Center highlights urgent need for cost-effectiveness studies in hematologic malignancy treatments to optimize healthcare resource utilization.

Osivax Raises €10M in Series B Funding to Advance Broad-Spectrum Influenza Vaccine Development

3/5/2025

Osivax secures €10 million in Series B financing, with strategic investment from Japanese pharmaceutical leader Meiji Seika Pharma, to accelerate development of broad-spectrum influenza vaccine candidates.

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