US Health Care System Ranks Last Overall Among Other High-Income Countries
September 19th 2024The US health care system is underperforming despite high spending, and reform is needed in areas like insurance coverage, primary care, and equity to improve overall health outcomes and efficiency.
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Meta-Study Analyzes Immunosuppressive Protocols for AAV Gene Therapy for Monogenic Disorders
September 18th 2024Immunosuppressants used in adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy for monogenic disorders present an adverse effect profile that is consistent with high-dose steroid use in other conditions, according to a meta-study that analyzed immunosuppressive protocols.
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WCLC Researchers Focus on Multifaceted Lung Cancer Treatment Toxicities
September 18th 2024The toxicity of lung cancer treatment has traditionally been discussed in terms of physical symptoms, but there is a growing focus on financial toxicity, time toxicity, and other effects on well-being, as reflected in research presented at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer.
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Chronic Cough in Patients With ILD Linked to Reduced Quality of Life
September 18th 2024Findings of a systematic review highlight the need for standardized assessment tools and targeted treatments for chronic cough in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases.
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Are AI-Powered Robots the Future of Respiratory Health Care?
September 17th 2024Introducing artificial intelligence (AI)–powered robots like AMECA into health care comes with potential benefits like improved clinical decision-making and faster diagnoses, but also presents challenges such as misinformation risks and data privacy concerns.
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New RSV Vaccine Is Likely Cost-Effective for Older Adults, Study Finds
September 17th 2024Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in adults aged 60 years and older may be cost-effective in preventing illness, hospitalizations, lost quality of life, and deaths, according to one study.
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Dermatologist Dissects Rosacea Diagnosis Challenges Among Patients of Color
September 17th 2024Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD, highlighted diagnostic complexities and shared treatment strategies for rosacea in patients with darker skin tones at the Skin of Color Update in New York City last Friday.
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Mutational Score May Improve Risk Stratification of Certain Patients With AML
September 17th 2024The researchers suggest certain refinements to the 2022 European LeukemiaNet classification model for patients aged 60 years or older receiving lower intensity treatment (LIT), including the adoption of a mutation score that accounts for certain gene mutations.
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OS Disparity, Driver Gene Variations by Race and Ethnicity Seen in CRC
September 17th 2024A substantial overall survival (OS) disparity by race and ethnicity was found in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), with socioeconomic status and tumor molecular features largely contributing to the difference in OS.
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Bridging Global Treatment Gaps in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
September 17th 2024The principal goal of therapies for multiple myeloma, which remains incurable, is to extend progression-free survival, but challenges remain bringing chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy to the world, explains Leland Metheny, MD, lead investigator for the phase 1 BAFF CAR T clinical trial, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center.
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Expert Highlights Need for Greater Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials
September 17th 2024Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD, founder of the Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology, highlighted the long-standing underrepresentation of minority populations in dermatology clinical trials at the Skin of Color Update 2024 in New York City on Friday.
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Liquid Biopsy Advances: Vital Role in Biomarker Testing in Lung Cancer
September 16th 2024Here we conclude our discussion with David P. Carbone, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, by addressing the importance of both advocacy for and education on biomarker testing in the lung cancer space.
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Dr Nicolas Girard on LUMINOSITY: Teliso-V Improves PROs in NSCLC
September 16th 2024Nicolas Girard, MD, head of the Curie-Montsouris Thorax Institute, discusses patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from the phase 2 LUMINOSITY trial of telisotuzumab vedotin (Teliso-V) in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Evolving Trends in AI: Ensuring Safe and Accurate AI Use in Oncology Care
September 16th 2024The evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) use in cancer care requires evaluation of algorithms before implementation and continual monitoring after, explained Amy Abernethy, MD, cofounder of Highlander Health and former FDA official.
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