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Robotic hysterectomy plus mini-lap outperformed open procedure
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Robotic hysterectomy combined with mini-laparotomy is a safe and feasible option for tissue extraction when contained...
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Elagolix safely offers long-term endometriosis pain relief
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Extension studies show that elagolix, an oral gonadotropin-releasing antagonist, reduced pain with acceptable adverse...
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Clinical hepatology debrief wraps up 2017 Liver Meeting
Kris V. Kowdley, MD, highlighted notable research presented at the meeting.
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VIDEO: Huge database analysis affirms genes associated with NAFLD
WASHINGTON – A genome-wide association study of the MVP confirmed three specific genes associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Carvedilol fails to reduce variceal bleeds in acute-on-chronic liver failure
Some improvement seen at 28 days in acute kidney injury, sepsis.
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Nutrition status predicts outcomes in liver transplant
Liver transplant patients with poor nutritional status spent more time in ICU and the hospital.
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FDA approves second CAR-T therapy
Axicabtagene ciloleucel is the first CAR-T therapy to be approved for use in adults
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Inotuzumab ozogamicin approved for relapsed/refractory ALL
Approval comes 6 months after FDA orphan drug/breakthrough designation.
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FDA approves new fluoroquinolone for skin, skin structure infections
The decision comes after a fast-track review of the antibacterial agent.
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Docs to Senate: Abandon your secret efforts on ACA repeal/replace
AAFP, AAP, ACP, ACOG, AOA, and APA urge end to back room dealing.
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Study underscores aggressive approach to inflammatory breast cancer
A study of inflammatory breast cancer between 2007 and 2015 showed the best results for patients treated with aggressive trimodality therapy.
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Multimodal breast cancer treatment linked with greater risk of lymphedema
Chemotherapy, radiation, and higher BMI are strongly associated with increased risk of lymphedema in breast cancer patients who have undergone...
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VIDEO: Geeks brave rain to March for Science
WASHINGTON – Peaceful demostrators in hundreds of cities around the globe gathered on Earth Day, April 22, to back evidence-based policies and...
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Renflexis approved as second infliximab biosimilar
Infliximab-abda is approved for all indications as reference product, including Crohn’s diseases in adults and children, ulcerative colitis,...
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FDA sends baricitinib application back for revision
More data needed on the JAK inhibitor’s use in moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.