Continued Benefit, More Toxicity With Osimertinib-Chemo Continued Benefit, More Toxicity With Osimertinib-Chemo
Patients with advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC who were given osimertinib plus chemotherapy up front continue to show improved outcomes after initial progression, suggests ongoing trial data.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Radiologists, RTs, and the art of forensic imaging
Ever since Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's discovery of x-rays in 1895, the field of medical imaging has continued to expand across a multiplicity of applications, and one of the most fascinating is its use as a forensic tool to determine the causes of trauma, both in living and deceased individuals.
Forensic radiologists and radiologic technologists apply their expertise to imaging exams -- typically x-ray and CT -- intended to illuminate signs of trauma. So how do these experts approach forensic radiology? AuntMinnie.com spoke to two experts about the state of the specialty.
Training is key
What is forensic radiology? Put s...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Clinical News Source Type: news
Online misogyny and the law: are human rights protected on the net? - Fuente OP.
This paper opens by analysing the complexity of misogyny, sexism, and toxic masculinity. It then examines online misogyny, dissecting the many acts and behaviours that comprise this kind of digital discrimination. It considers the Gamergate scandal and dem... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Exploring the major triggers of seizures due to drug overdose and their corresponding countermeasures - Aljefri A, Alkhateeb A, Alkhaibari A, Gabban R, Alamin O, Alribh F, Alanazi F, Abualiat T, Alshehab S, Aljuhani G, Diqarshawi A, Altalhi A, Albeladi A.
Seizures in the context of drug overdose present a complex challenge, primarily arising from central nervous system (CNS) stimulation, electrolyte imbalances, reduced seizure thresholds, drug interactions, hepatic impairment, and direct CNS toxicity. Commo... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Biden Says He’s Serious About Fighting Toxic Chemical Exposures. What About East Palestine?
The Ohio chemical disaster is complicating Joe Biden's legacy as a warrior against hazardous substances. (Source: Science - The Huffington Post)
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 24, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Tory Candidates Shun ‘Toxic’ Party Brand in Bad Omen for Sunak
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
RSNA calls out toxicity concerns with theranostics
While recent evidence suggests that theranostic agents may be more effective when used earlier for prostate cancer patients, experts recommend proceeding conservatively with theranostic treatments until more is known about dose limits, according to an article published March 21 by the RSNA.
Data from theranostics is starting to focus on radiation dosimetry and dose limits in relation to kidney and other organ damage, said Nadine Mallak, MD, associate professor of body imaging and nuclear medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.
The article points out that compared with external beam radiation therapy...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Nuclear Radiology Source Type: news
Fake news on Instagram is pushing women to ditch contraception, risking thousands of unwanted pregnancies, doctors warn
Young American women are being enticed by social media influencers who claim that The Pill is 'toxic and poisonous', despite years of evidence to prove its safety, doctors say. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Building Advanced Cell Models for Toxicity Testing
In this webinar, Kevin Grady and Manisha Nautiyal will outline how to make predictive 2D and 3D models for pharmacological toxicity testing. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - March 21, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Sponsored Webinars Source Type: news
False-positive rate for suspected drug-related deaths following full autopsy - Hancock A, McLemore J, Russell G.
The sharp increase in drug-related deaths has tempted medical examiner/coroner offices to perform external examinations with comprehensive toxicology testing instead of performing a standard autopsy. Compounding the problem of an increasing workload has be... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 21, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Toxic Positivity: When ‘Good Vibes Only’ Goes Too Far
Toxic positivity is when you insist on hyping the positive to an unrealistic and even damaging extent. And you might not even know you’re doing it. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Photos Expose Hazardous Visits to Asbestos Town Continue
Recent photos document what appears to be an unauthorized visit to a former asbestos mining town. The Facebook photos show Dale Hawkins exploring old mine shafts in Wittenoom, Australia where toxic blue asbestos was mined several decades ago. Hawkins claims the pictures were from a trip in 2021, before it was officially illegal to enter the town.
Hawkins’ first-person perspective images show ghost-town remains of the western Australia town about 880 miles north of Perth. The contamination was so severe, Wittenoom was removed from maps and road signs in an attempt to keep people away.
The Western Austral...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - March 19, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure International Mesothelioma Source Type: news
De-escalating Therapy for Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma De-escalating Therapy for Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Three new studies exploring treatment de-escalation of HPV-associated oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma added to data showing it ' s possible to reduce toxicity without jeopardizing oncologic outcomes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Biden Administration Finalizes Chrysotile Asbestos Ban
Joining 50 other countries that have already banned asbestos, the United States is now banning chrysotile asbestos. The Biden administration has officially finalized the ban that follows decades of calls from survivors of asbestos-related diseases, medical professionals, veterans and first responders.
Chrysotile asbestos, also known as white asbestos, continues to be imported into the U.S., particularly for use in the chloralkali industry. Anticipating a ban, imports of asbestos rose dramatically in 2022 from 100 metric tons in all of 2021 to 114 metric tons in just the first 3 months of 2022, according to the U.S. Inte...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Companies Legal Support/Support Groups/Organizations Source Type: news
EPA Bans Asbestos, a Deadly Carcinogen Still in Use Decades After a Partial Ban Was Enacted
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year.
The final rule marks a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that overhauled regulations governing tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products, from household cleaners to clothing and furniture.
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The new rule would ban chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the United Sta...
Source: TIME: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Daly/AP Tags: Uncategorized wire Source Type: news
