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FDA approves use of parathyroid hormone to manage hypocalcemia
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Second group B meningitis vaccine wins FDA nod of approval
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FDA panel backs antifungal for invasive aspergillosis, mucormycosis
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Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk for most endometrial cancer subtypes
Key clinical point: Reducing the prevalence of metabolic syndrome may positively impact the incidence of endometrial cancer. Major finding:...
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Study aims to determine prognostic factors for subset of thyroid cancer patients
Key clinical point: Radioactive iodine–refractory differentiated thyroid cancer patients with no progressive disease and a tumor size of less than...
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Postdiagnosis imaging increasing for patients with all stages of thyroid cancer
Key clinical point: Increased imaging may identify low-volume recurrent disease that is unlikely to be clinically significant, leading to...
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Anti-CD38 antibodies poised to transform myeloma treatment
Key clinical point: The investigational anti-CD38 antibodies SAR650984 and daratumumab in combination with standard regimens were highly active in...
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Altered mental state is key feature of thyroid storm
Key clinical point: Patients with suspected thyroid storm who present with an altered mental state should be treated aggressively. Major finding:...
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Open wide: new insights into burning mouth syndrome
Key clinical point: Burning mouth syndrome occurs a lot less frequently than previously understood.
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International study characterizes male breast cancer
Key clinical point: Male breast cancers are similar to female cancers in terms of tumor characteristics and long-term outcomes. Major finding:...
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Bisphosphonates may protect against endometrial cancer
Key clinical point: Women with a history of bisphosphonate use had a reduced risk of developing endometrial cancer. Major finding: The endometrial...