Your Cancer Patient’s Sexual Well-Being Really Matters
BARCELONA — Oncologists struggle to discuss fertility and sexual health with patients, and the tools available to qualitatively and quantitatively ...
Month: September 2024
Over One Third Develop EPI After Acute Pancreatitis
TOPLINE:Over one third of patients with acute pancreatitis develop exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) at 12 months, with the key predictors ...
Guidance Will Aid Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care Transfer
MADRID — A new consensus statement in development will aim to advise on best practices for navigating the transition of ...
Organ Preservation Strategy Shows Promise in Rectal Cancer
Organ preservation may be a viable option for select patients with locally advanced rectal cancer, according to the first results ...
Adjuvant Aspirin Trial in CRC Inconclusive
BARCELONA, Spain — A higher disease-free survival (DFS) rate was seen for patients with stage II/III colon cancer given adjuvant ...
Abortion safe zones coming into force on 31 October, says Home Office
Buffer zones will come into force around abortion clinics in England and Wales from 31 October.It will make it illegal ...
Controlling Six Risk Factors Can Combat CKD in Obesity
TOPLINE:Optimal management of blood pressure, A1c levels, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), albuminuria, smoking, and physical activity may reduce the excess ...
Are Women Underrepresented as Authors in Rheumatology RCTs?
TOPLINE: Women are underrepresented as authors in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in rheumatology from 2009 to 2023. RCTs from Africa ...
Seborrheic Dermatitis Progress Meaningful for Skin of Color
New York — Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common and shared disorder across populations, but it is the third most ...
Pivotal Trials Will Address Diversity With New FDA Initiative
NEW YORK — Underrepresentation by gender and race in major clinical trials has been a cause for complaint for decades, ...
Quick BP, Smoking Interventions Make Mark in Rheum Clinics
Two relatively simple interventions — addressing high blood pressure (BP) and smoking cessation — could make a huge difference for ...
One Dose of MVA-BN Moderately Effective Against Mpox
A single dose of modified vaccinia Ankara–Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine is moderately effective in preventing mpox infection, according to findings ...
FDA Faces Blowback Over Regulating Lab-Developed Tests
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to scrutinize the safety and efficacy of lab-developed tests — those designed, ...
Biomarkers in Cord Blood May Predict AD in Newborns
TOPLINE:Newborns who go on to develop atopic dermatitis (AD) show higher transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and cord blood serum levels ...
Junior doctors given job-title change BMA requested
Dr Lily HuangDr Lily Huang, who works in London, supports the name changeJunior doctors working across the NHS will now ...
4 Key Factors Affect How Much Weight You Lose on GLP-1 Drugs
Share on PinterestFour key factors can greatly impact how much weight people lose while taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, ...
CBT Improved Sex Life For Peri- and Post-Menopausal Women
CHICAGO -- Peri- and post-menopausal women who had cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for sexual concerns reported improvements in a range ...
Lymphedema Risk No Higher With 3-Week RT Regimen in Early Breast Cancer
A shorter radiotherapy (RT) course proved its mettle in early-stage breast cancer in terms of lymphedema risk, without negatively impacting ...
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Getty ImagesCatherine, pictured in December 2023, is beginning a gradual return this autumnThe Princess of Wales has carried out her ...
FDA Expands Approval of Ribociclib to Early Breast Cancer
The FDA on Tuesday approved ribociclib (Kisqali) in combination with endocrine therapy as adjuvant treatment for early high-risk breast cancer. ...
