Ruxolitinib Best for Glucocorticoid-Refractory, -Dependent GVHD
Compared with control therapy, the Janus kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib leads [...]
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Ruxolitinib Best for Glucocorticoid-Refractory, -Dependent GVHD
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Compared with control therapy, the Janus kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib leads to greater overall response, failure-free survival, and symptom response for glucocorticoid-refractory or -dependent chronic graft-versus-host […]
Annual Checkup Day: Are You Up to Date on Your Health?
August 11 is Annual Medical Checkup Day, a yearly reminder [...]
Remetinostat Gel Promising for Basal Cell Carcinoma
The histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor remetinostat may be effective for [...]
Cost Evaluations of PAD Treatments May Be Hindered by Poor Data Reporting
A systematic review of clinical data used in economic evaluations [...]
Cancer Surgery Expenses for Patients with Private Insurance are Higher at NCI Centers
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Fluorescence Optical Imaging is Able to Effectively Discriminate Between Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With and Without Need of Rituximab Retherapy
A study shows that fluorescence optical imaging (FOI) can successfully [...]
Catheter Size During Chemo May Impact Risk for Blood Clots
Risk of blood clots or thrombosis during intravenous (IV) chemotherapy [...]
NKF and ASN Call for Patient Access to New Therapies
In a joint press release, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) [...]
Statin Use Improves Survival in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
For women with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), statin use after [...]
Terlipressin with Albumin for Patients with HRS-1: CONFIRM Trial Results
Patients with decompensated cirrhosis and ascites may develop type 1 [...]
ASCO Updates Recommendations for Managing Hereditary Breast Cancer
One year of adjuvant olaparib should be offered to patients [...]
Risk Factors and Outcomes among Dialysis Patients with COVID-19 in the United States
Patients with kidney failure on maintenance dialysis are particularly vulnerable [...]
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation an Effective Primary Mode of Post-Operative Ventilation for Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) is a viable mode of [...]
The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Cardiac Surgery in Australia
A study further highlighted the international effect of COVID-19, as [...]
Dietary Potassium and Hyperkalemia
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are commonly advised to [...]
A Case of Prostate Cancer Metastasizing to the Lower Limb Bones
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Unmet Social Needs, Distress Linked in Gynecologic Oncology Patients
For gynecologic oncology patients, unmet social needs are associated with [...]
Survival Examined for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
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Vitamin D Supplementation and Cardiovascular Outcomes in CKD
ANNA 2021 National Symposium The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is [...]
COVID-19 Patients at a Higher Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Compared to Influenza Patients
A new study shows that hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) [...]
FDA Approves New Indication of Subcutaneous Daratumumab for Multiple Myeloma
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved [...]
ILLUMINATE-B Study Results: Lumasiran in Young Children with PH1
ANNA 2021 National Symposium Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is [...]
Familial Hereditary Risk Seen for Hematologic Cancers
There is a familial risk for hematologic malignancies, according to [...]
Intracardiac Echocardiography Electroanatomic Mapping Integration Effective at Treating AF
A new study shows that intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) and its [...]
ESA Use in Patients with Non-Dialysis Dependent CKD
NKF Spring Clinical Meetings Patients with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney [...]
Survival Up for Colon Cancer Patients in U.S. Military Health System
Patients with colon cancer who are in the U.S. military [...]
Cardio Round-Up: Upward Wealth Mobility Associated with Better Heart Health; HF Linked to Cancer; and More
The findings of a new study suggest that people who [...]
Preventing Line Infections: Hemodialysis Nurses and ICU Nurses Work Together
ANNA 2021 National Symposium During a virtual poster session at [...]
Risk Factors for AKI in Patients with COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 commonly develop acute kidney injury (AKI). However, [...]
