ASCO: Cilta-Cel Beneficial for Lenalidomide-Refractory Multiple Myeloma
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma, a single cilta-cel infusion results in lower risk of disease progression or death compared with standard care, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreASCO: Drug Combo Ups Progression-Free Survival for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), according to a study published…
Learn MoreGuidelines Developed for ED Management of New Dizziness, Vertigo
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a consensus statement published in the May issue of Academic Emergency Medicine, guidelines are presented for the emergency department management of patients with new dizziness or vertigo without an obviou…
Learn MoreCutting Carbs, Sugars Could Extend Life Expectancy for CKD Patients
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A diet lower in carbohydrates and sugar could increase life expectancy for adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online June 4 in Renal Failure.Qidong Ren, from Tsinghua Uni…
Learn MoreASCO: Extended Lymph Node Removal Not Beneficial for Bladder Cancer
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy, extended lymphadenectomy (LND) is not associated with improved disease-free or overall survival, according to a study …
Learn MorePope Has Hernia Repaired During 3-Hour Surgery
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After three hours of surgery on Wednesday, Pope Francis was recovering at Gemelli hospital in Rome on Thursday.Pope Francis had a hernia in his abdominal wall repaired, along with the removal of scar tissue i…
Learn MoreNew Approach to Transplants Could Boost Supply of Donor Hearts
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new transplant method that “reanimates” donor hearts appears safe and effective, a new clinical trial has found — in an advance that could substantially expand the supply of donor hearts available in the Un…
Learn MoreCDC Raises Alarm About Meningitis Threat to Patients Visiting Mexican Surgical Clinics
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials are urgently trying to reach people who’ve recently had medical procedures at clinics in Matamoros, Mexico, because they may be at risk of potentially fatal fungal meningitis. Those at r…
Learn MoreSemaglutide Reduces BMI Category for Adolescents With Obesity
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents with obesity, semaglutide is effective for reducing body mass index (BMI) category, according to a study published online May 17 in Obesity.Aaron S. Kelly, Ph.D., from the University of Minne…
Learn MoreSpironolactone Found to Improve Acne in Adult Women
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Spironolactone improves acne compared with placebo, with greater differences seen at week 24 than week 12, according to a study published online May 17 in The BMJ.Miriam Santer, M.B., B.Chir., from the Unive…
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