Relugolix Combo a Winner in Uterine Fibroids Trial Medication could be a viable, long-term alternative to surgery, researcher says Feb 17, 2021
Avacopan for ANCA Vasculitis: A New Treatment Paradigm? Remission rates not inferior to prednisone -- the "unthinkable" achieved Feb 17, 2021
'Momnibus' Bill Gaining Ground in House Package of bills is aimed at improving maternal health and healthcare for women of color Feb 17, 2021
'Father of AMA' Demoted for Discriminatory Actions Racist agenda chosen by Nathan Davis, MD, remained policy for over a century Feb 17, 2021
Can the Same Vaccines Protect Against New COVID Strains? Questions about long-term efficacy become more insistent Feb 17, 2021 podcast
Drinks, Drugs and Smokes Spell Early Heart Disease Amphetamines, cannabis, and cocaine posed the greatest ASCVD risk in the young Feb 16, 2021
First Drug Approved for Some HFpEF FDA doesn't set hard limits on ejection fraction in expanded indication Feb 16, 2021
The Math Doesn't Add Up for COVID-19 Vaccine Access New York state's rollout is adding headaches for providers Feb 16, 2021
Sleep-Dementia Link; Neanderthal Mini-Brains; MS Tx and COVID Vax News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience Feb 16, 2021
COVID Vaccine for Migraine Patients? Headache, vaccine experts field questions from Twitter Feb 12, 2021
CCR Score Could Offer ADT-Free Path in Higher-Risk Prostate Cancer Large proportion of intermediate- to high-risk patients could avoid aggressive therapy Feb 12, 2021
Survival Boost in Bladder Cancer With Antibody-Drug Conjugate Four-month absolute improvement with enfortumab vedotin in previously treated disease Feb 12, 2021
Radionuclide Tx Wins in Third-Line Metastatic CRPC Early trial shows improved PFS, response rates versus cabazitaxel Feb 11, 2021
Hit and Miss in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer No OS benefit with apalutamide-abiraterone, despite improved PFS Feb 11, 2021
Physician Alleges Plagiarism, Fights for Retraction Amy Barnhorst, MD, and other plagiarism victims battle imposter syndrome in pursuit of justice Feb 11, 2021
Want Data on Recently Approved Actinic Keratosis Drug? Here You Go Phase III trial now published in full for topical anti-proliferative treatment Feb 10, 2021
Semaglutide Shines as Weight Loss Therapy "Unprecedented results" for patients with obesity in 68-week trial Feb 10, 2021
First Immunotherapy Approved for Basal Cell Carcinoma Objective responses in 27% of previously treated patients who received cemiplimab Feb 10, 2021
Non-Emergency Transport Valuable in Medicaid, but Issues Abound Biggest users are patients with end-stage renal disease, report finds Feb 09, 2021
FDA Panel Slows the Roll for Pembrolizumab in Breast Cancer Advisory committee: Wait for more data before considering neoadjuvant indication Feb 09, 2021
Is Asthma Tx a Breath of Fresh Air for Early COVID-19 Patients? Markedly reduced hospitalizations with inhaled steroid in small, open-label trial Feb 09, 2021
HIIT for HFpEF? Results Mixed in Exercise Trial Boosting intensity not obviously helpful Feb 09, 2021
Has Pembrolizumab Finally Met an Indication FDA Doesn't Like? Agency staff skeptical of data in early breast cancer Feb 08, 2021
Coronary Disease: Plugged Pipes or Popped Pimple? A better analogy for what's happening to the coronary vessels Feb 07, 2021
Op-Ed: If You're a Doctor, You Need Therapy You can't take care of patients until you take care of yourself Feb 06, 2021
Nutrition Status Tied to TAVR Outcomes Data support pre- and post-TAVR dietary interventions for the elderly Feb 05, 2021
HDL Cholesterol Linked to Parkinson's Disease Population study shows relationships between HDL levels and variability with incident PD Feb 05, 2021
Monoclonal Antibody Highly Effective in Phase III Psoriasis Trial Beats ustekinumab, but main side effect was oral candidiasis Feb 05, 2021
International Medical Grads Blast New Testing Procedures New English proficiency exam may be a stumbling block to matching for international students Feb 04, 2021
COVID-19 Risk Not Equal for All Critical Care Staff Antibody study in British hospital reveals exposure varied by role Feb 04, 2021
HCP Busted for Selling Fake Stem Cell Therapy Assistant physician and Missouri state legislator indicted for wire fraud, other crimes Feb 04, 2021
Sepsis in Children Better Controlled with Care Bundles Also: living in low-income neighborhoods linked to longer hospital stays Feb 04, 2021
Anti-COVID Mouthwash: Spit, Don't Swallow? Some reduction in viral load in infected patients, pilot study finds Feb 04, 2021
Burnout Among ICU Docs Skyrocketed During COVID-19 Small Dutch survey finds link to unsafe work environment, scarcity of resources Feb 03, 2021
Brain Tumor Risk Upped With Synthetic Progestogen Absolute risk still low, however, and product not currently approved in U.S. Feb 03, 2021
Is it OK to Cut Back on Prednisone After Kidney Transplant? 15-year follow-up data support the use of early steroid cessation Feb 03, 2021
Dexmedetomidine Ties Propofol for Intubated Adults With Sepsis No significant difference in days without delirium or coma Feb 02, 2021
High-Dose Oxytocin Flops for Reducing C-Section Rates Benefits seen for other outcomes, however Feb 02, 2021
