Dr Elizabeth Brem Discusses the Evolving Landscape of DLBCL Treatments
July 12th 2023Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies are already moving into earlier lines of therapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and now people are looking at when to use bispecific antibodies.
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Standardized SIF Reporting, Management Guidelines Needed in LDCT Lung Screening
July 12th 2023A retrospective case series study suggests that standardized guidelines for reporting and managing significant incidental findings (SIFs) in low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening could help optimize the treatment of patients whose LDCT scans show SIFs.
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New Potential Link Found Between Heart Failure, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
July 12th 2023This new study compared heart failure–related outcomes between adults patients randomly assigned 1:1 by carpal tunnel syndrome status, with the principal outcome being a diagnosis of new-onset heart failure.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Shown Effective for Certain Patients With Insomnia
July 11th 2023Acceptance and commitment therapy can significantly help patients with primary insomnia and secondary symptoms, especially anxiety associated with insomnia and those who have not responded to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
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Frequent Smokers Ambivalent About Quitting May Be More Receptive to Tailored Interventions
July 11th 2023This small study showed that individuals who used an app designed specifically for smokers ambivalent about quitting used the app more often and exhibited greater changes in behavior compared with those using a similar nontailored app.
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CMS Proposes $9 Billion Lump-Sum Repayment to 340B Hospitals
July 10th 2023After the Supreme Court ruled reimbursement cuts to 340B hospitals were done unlawfully, CMS is proposing to repay hospitals and providers in the program with a lump sum that has repercussions for other hospitals because of the agency’s need to be budget neutral.
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Study Highlights Uneven Symptom Burden in Patients With Uncontrolled vs Controlled Severe Asthma
July 10th 2023An analysis found that patients with uncontrolled severe asthma have a higher symptom burden compared with those whose severe asthma is controlled, highlighting the need for more innovative treatment options to improve asthma control.
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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer asks the FDA to investigate Prime energy drink; Washington state sees hefty fine for failing to provide mental health resources to incarcerated individuals; a new rule would require companies to disclose use of certain “forever” chemicals.
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