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Atezolizumab improved survival in triple-negative breast cancer
In a phase I trial, the immunotherapy agent atezolizumab improved survival in triple-negative breast cancer.
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VIDEO: Careful TKI hiatus makes CML pregnancy possible
The scenario of a successful pregnancy in women with chronic myeloid leukemia has now played out several dozen times at a handful of U.S. centers...
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Bundled maternal HIV, well-baby visits boost ART adherence
SEATTLE – When new moms can get their well-baby visits and HIV care together, they have better antiretroviral adherence and breastfeed longer.
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Number of U.S. Zika-infected pregnancies tops 5,100
Almost 200 cases of Zika virus infection among pregnant women were reported during the 2 weeks ending March 28.
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BRCA2 mutations linked to greater risk for pancreatic cancer
MIAMI BEACH – A higher incidence of pancreatic abnormalities on imaging among BRCA2 mutation carriers may provide a potential screening target.
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Birth defects found in 10% of confirmed U.S. Zika pregnancies
Among 250 pregnancies with laboratory-confirmed Zika infection, there were 24 cases of birth defects (10%).
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Stopping TNF inhibitors for pregnancy may invite flares
Prospective study of 75 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and 61 with axial spondyloarthritis also looked at response after resuming TNF...
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Bioidentical hormone replacement fares well in phase III trial
ORLANDO – Phase III trial results represent another step toward FDA approval of a formulation of bioidentical hormone therapy to treat hot flashes...
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Senate committee moves Gorsuch nomination forward
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary approved Judge Gorsuch’s nomination by a 11-9 vote.
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What do doctors want from health reform?
With no apparent “repeal and replace” legislation on the table, analysts say the landscape is ripe for repairs to the Affordable Care Act. Doctors...
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Shelving of AHCA a win for patients, experts say
The decision by House Republicans to withdraw the American Health Care Act was a victory for all Americans, especially older, sicker, and poorer...