In a recent presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting, a study showcased the potential benefits of using liposomal gemcitabine in combination with pembrolizumab for the treatment of advanced solid tumors. Charles Farber, MD, PhD, from Atlantic Hematology Oncology in Morristown, New Jersey, provided insights into the feasibility and tolerability of this
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House Republicans have initiated an investigation and are requesting a closed-door interview with President Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, following Biden’s recent debate performance. This move raises questions about the intentions behind the investigation and potential implications for the physician. Rising COVID Cases in Florida’s Emergency Departments Florida is facing a surge in COVID cases,
Medical professionals like Sara Karaba emphasize the efficacy of extended infusion antibiotics for bloodstream infections. According to Dr. Karaba, this strategy offers ‘the most bang for its buck’ in treating such infections. Steven Woolf highlights a concerning issue regarding U.S. mortality rates in children and teens. Approximately 20,000 deaths could be prevented annually if the
The study conducted by Marialaura Bonaccio, PhD, and colleagues from the IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo in Italy, focused on the relationship between long-term cancer survivors and their adherence to a Mediterranean diet. The findings of the study revealed that survivors with high adherence to the diet had a significantly lower risk of all-cause mortality compared
A recent retrospective analysis of electronic health records has shed light on the potential link between GLP-1 receptor agonists and a reduced risk of obesity-associated cancers in patients with type II diabetes. The study, conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, compared the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists with insulin and metformin on the
A recent case involving a Seattle-area plastic surgery provider has shed light on the importance of transparency and honesty in the plastic surgery industry. The provider, Allure Esthetic, and its owner Javad Sajan, MD, were accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones. Legal Consequences The state attorney general’s office filed
The tragic death of 28-year-old nurse Carrissa Stevenson from Ohio has left the medical community reeling. Stevenson was dropped off at the Jewish Hospital by her fiance, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. The circumstances surrounding her death are still under investigation, with her fiance informing the police that she had been intoxicated the
The news about several beaches across the U.S. being closed due to excessive fecal bacteria is a cause for concern. This not only affects the local economy but also raises serious public health issues. It is important for authorities to take immediate action to address the root cause of this problem and prevent such closures
A recent retrospective cohort study conducted across multiple sites found that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy did not increase the risk of major structural birth defects. The study, led by Elyse Kharbanda, MD, MPH, from the HealthPartners Institute, reported that the occurrence of major structural birth defects was similar
Sabin Dang, MD, expressed frustration at the extended wait times for insurers to respond to prior authorization requests in ophthalmology. He described it as a “waste of everybody’s time.” This delay not only affects the efficiency of patient care but also impacts the overall workflow within healthcare facilities. The need for a more streamlined process