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A better understanding of the function of microRNAs in various types of cancers could have important implications for cancer treatment.
Laboratory Medicine

Technological challenges limit successful integration of genomic data into the electronic health record. Solutions, such as ASCO CancerLinQ, are discussed here.
JCO Precision Oncology

Mepolizumab may be an effective treatment option for patients with severe asthma and underlying eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis.
BMC Pulmonary Medicine

Thrombolysis, particularly with alteplase, appears to be effective and likely safe for treating occluded central venous catheters in children with cancer, according to a meta-analysis.
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This study examines the applicability of fine-needle aspiration/needle core biopsy for evaluating hematolymphoid lesions.
American Journal of Clinical Pathology

In this report, a patient presented with a rare malignant transformation of an epidermal cyst. How was this case successfully treated, and what was the outcome?
ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery

Is the seated saline infusion test an accurate means of determining primary aldosteronism subtypes? How does it compare with other tests?
Clinical Endocrinology

A subanalysis of CREDENCE suggests that SGLT2 inhibitor use should be based on clinical benefit, not solely glycemic control, say researchers. Another study hints that these drugs up EPO levels.
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Previous research has shown women with NSTEACS have higher mortality than men. A new study found the opposite — but disturbingly, women received fewer therapies and interventions.
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Congress is trying to pass a federal 'surprise billing' law by year end.
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Influenza activity is widespread or regional in more than half the country weeks earlier than last year, according to the CDC.
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The statement highlighted the many comorbidities that geriatric patients in the cardiac intensive care unit may have, including frailty and cognitive impairment, and suggested management strategies.
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The BACE inhibitor lanabecestat and the antibiotic minocycline failed to slow cognitive decline in randomized controlled trials.
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In a first-of-its-kind study, patients with follicular lymphoma who were in remission were followed for minimal residual disease (MRD) status, which may guide treatment.
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"Age has no implication in terms of the antimyeloma effect of transplant," said one oncologist. Researchers called this largest study of auto-HCT in older adults with multiple myeloma.
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In patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a long course of oral vancomycin is associated with lower odds of Clostridioides difficile infection recurrence than a short course, a retrospective chart review reveals.
Reuters Health Information

Three medical stories that we didn't cover, explained.
Medscape

The Food and Drug Administration has begun testing samples of metformin for NDMA. The fourth most-prescribed drug in the US, metformin is generally the first medication prescribed for type 2 diabetes.
WebMD Health News

The cobas vivoDx MRSA test uses a new bacteriophage technology based on bioluminescence to detect MRSA from nasal swab samples in 5 hours or less compared with 24 to 48 hours for conventional cultures.
FDA Approvals

Israeli startup Sight Diagnostics said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had cleared its device that can process results for the most commonly needed blood test in about ten minutes.
Reuters Health Information