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The NCI-MATCH clinical trial published in Clinical Cancer Research found that the drug combination trastuzumab-pertuzumab, approved for HER2-positive breast cancer, shrank tumors in patients with other cancers with high levels of the HER2 gene. NCI-MATCH is one of the largest precision oncology trials globally, offering potential treatment options for patients with advanced HER2-amplified cancers. While…

A study from Texas A&M University found that only 9% of older Americans were vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) despite the threat of increased hospitalization and deaths from the virus. RSV, along with COVID-19 and influenza, forms a ‘tripledemic’ in the US. The study, published in Health Affairs Scholar, surveyed seniors over 60 and…

Pompe disease is a rare disorder that can often take years to diagnose due to its similarity to other conditions and its rarity. Newborn screenings are making it easier to diagnose babies with the disease, allowing for immediate treatment to start. Symptoms of Pompe disease can show up at any age, from infancy to adulthood,…

A longitudinal study involving 436 patients with chronic GVHD found that patients with sclerotic and combination disease had worse symptoms and quality-of-life impairment compared to those with epidermal disease. The study used two validated patient-reported outcome tools to measure these factors. PROs were also found to predict non-relapse mortality for all three disease subtypes, indicating…

A new study has found a causal connection between air pollution and suicide rates, particularly affecting elderly women. Researchers from India and the U.S. found that China’s efforts to reduce air pollution have prevented 46,000 suicide deaths over five years. The study suggests that environmental factors, such as air pollution, can have a significant impact…

A recent study suggests that antiplatelet therapy, commonly used to prevent blood clots, may reduce the severity and complications of COVID-19. The research indicates that these medications could help lower the risk of severe outcomes in patients with the virus. Antiplatelet therapy works by preventing platelets from sticking together and forming clots, which can be…

Independent primary care physicians and practices are crucial to the American healthcare system, providing personalized care and fostering trust-based relationships with patients. Patients overwhelmingly prefer visiting their primary care physician for routine and preventive care, as they receive higher quality and more personalized treatment. These independent practices also play a vital role in addressing healthcare…

Babies born during pandemic lockdowns had improved gut health and lower rates of allergies, according to Irish research. Public health restrictions during the pandemic positively impacted the gut microbiome of newborns, leading to fewer infections and reduced allergic conditions. The newborns showed higher levels of beneficial microbes, acquired from their mothers, which may protect against…

A study published in Urology analyzed the impact of the shortage of bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) on the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer in the United States. Researchers found that the shortage led to a decrease in the proportion of patients receiving BCG induction therapy and completing the full course of treatment. Instead, there was…

President Obama established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010 to prioritize consumer protection over the interests of big banks. The CFPB has shifted its focus to addressing medical debt issues, penalizing collectors, warning providers, and developing rules to remove medical debt from credit reports. This move has faced opposition from collectors and legal challenges….