Improved OS With Hyperfractionated RT in Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
(MedPage Today) -- Compared with standard fractionation, hyperfractionated intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) could significantly increase overall survival (OS), as well as reduce the rate of severe late complications in patients with locally... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 21, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Advanced Leukemia Novel Drug Leads to'Impressive' Responses Advanced Leukemia Novel Drug Leads to'Impressive' Responses
The experimental menin inhibitor revumenib led to"deep and sustained remission" for two genetic subtypes of aggressive relapsed/refractory acute leukemia in the first-in-human trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
UCLA-led study uses base editing to correct mutation that causes rare immune deficiency
Key takeawaysA condition called CD3 delta SCID is caused by a mutation in the CD3D gene, which prevents the production of the CD3 delta protein that is needed for the normal development of T cells from blood stem cells.UCLA researchers showed that a new genome editing technique called base editing can correct the mutation that causes CD3 delta SCID in blood stem cells and restore their ability to produce T cells.Base editing is an ultraprecise form of genome editing that enables scientists to correct single-letter mutations in DNA.A new UCLA-led study suggests that advanced genome editing technology could be used as a ...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - March 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Divorce or Wait?'Underinsurance' Forces Grave Decisions Divorce or Wait?'Underinsurance' Forces Grave Decisions
Misty Selph found herself with a rare metastatic cancer and an insurance plan that covered virtually none of the specialized care she required, forcing tough choices and delaying her care.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Doesn't Always Improve Adenoma Detection AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Doesn't Always Improve Adenoma Detection
Future studies could explore the various factors that may contribute to differences found in community-based versus academic settings.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Increased Cancer in Military Pilots and Ground Crew: Pentagon Increased Cancer in Military Pilots and Ground Crew: Pentagon
A study from the US Department of Defense found cancer incidence was higher among military air and ground crew in comparison with the general population, but they were not more likely to die from cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Pose ACTH Deficiency Risk Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Pose ACTH Deficiency Risk
Immune checkpoint inhibitors, increasingly used to treat a variety of cancers, can cause unpredictable immune-related adverse events including endocrinopathies.First Look (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Temp Nurses Cost Hospitals Big During Pandemic Temp Nurses Cost Hospitals Big During Pandemic
Missouri is considering making it a felony to jack up temporary healthcare staffing prices during a statewide or national emergency. It ' s one of at least 14 states looking to reel in travel nurse costs.Kaiser Health News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 17, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hospital Medicine News Source Type: news
Plant-Based Diet Plus Exercise May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk Plant-Based Diet Plus Exercise May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
New findings show that a plant-based diet along with exercise can reduce a patient ' s risk of prostate cancer progressing or recurring.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
PSMA-PET/CT-Targeted Biopsy Enhances Prostate Cancer Planning PSMA-PET/CT-Targeted Biopsy Enhances Prostate Cancer Planning
The addition of PSMA-PET/CT to MRI-target biopsy changed treatment plans for most patients with clinically significant tumors, but some experts note that the cost may outweigh the benefit.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 17, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
CRC in Middle Age Linked to Morning Sickness Pill From 60s, 70s CRC in Middle Age Linked to Morning Sickness Pill From 60s, 70s
A novel study finds a heightened risk of colorectacl cancer (CRC) among adults exposed to Bendectin in utero.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - March 17, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
CRC in Middle Age Linked to Morning Sickness Pill From'60s,'70s CRC in Middle Age Linked to Morning Sickness Pill From'60s,'70s
A novel study finds a heightened risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) among adults exposed to Bendectin in utero.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 17, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Dabrafenib-Trametinib Combo Approved for Pediatric Gliomas Dabrafenib-Trametinib Combo Approved for Pediatric Gliomas
The targeted therapy combination beat chemotherapy on progression-free survival, but there was no difference in overall survival at the interim analysis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Alert Source Type: news
Shortage of Prostate Cancer Drug; Win for DBT Mammo; Double Lung Transplant
(MedPage Today) -- Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan (Pluvicto) is currently in shortage, according to the FDA, leaving some prostate cancer patients with limited options; the drug's manufacturer Novartis said it's working to increase production... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 17, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
FOxTROT Trial Sheds Light on Neoadjuvant Therapy for CRC FOxTROT Trial Sheds Light on Neoadjuvant Therapy for CRC
David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc, discusses lessons learned from the FOxTROT trial, and future directions.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
