Sleep-Dementia Link; Neanderthal Mini-Brains; MS Tx and COVID Vax News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience Feb 16, 2021
A CLEAR Upfront Winner in Advanced RCC? Pembrolizumab-lenvatinib makes splash with longest PFS benefit in RCC recorded to date Feb 14, 2021
Practice-Changing Trial in Metastatic Papillary RCC Cabozantinib improved PFS, response rates over sunitinib Feb 14, 2021
New Standard in High-Risk Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer? Adjuvant nivolumab improves DFS in all comers, PD-L1 population Feb 13, 2021
New Drug OK'd for Chemo-Induced Myelosuppression in SCLC CDK4/6 inhibitor cut the risk for severe neutropenia in small-cell lung cancer patients Feb 13, 2021
COVID Vaccine for Migraine Patients? Headache, vaccine experts field questions from Twitter Feb 12, 2021
CCR Score Could Offer ADT-Free Path in Higher-Risk Prostate Cancer Large proportion of intermediate- to high-risk patients could avoid aggressive therapy Feb 12, 2021
Survival Boost in Bladder Cancer With Antibody-Drug Conjugate Four-month absolute improvement with enfortumab vedotin in previously treated disease Feb 12, 2021
Radionuclide Tx Wins in Third-Line Metastatic CRPC Early trial shows improved PFS, response rates versus cabazitaxel Feb 11, 2021
Hit and Miss in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer No OS benefit with apalutamide-abiraterone, despite improved PFS Feb 11, 2021
Physician Alleges Plagiarism, Fights for Retraction Amy Barnhorst, MD, and other plagiarism victims battle imposter syndrome in pursuit of justice Feb 11, 2021
Want Data on Recently Approved Actinic Keratosis Drug? Here You Go Phase III trial now published in full for topical anti-proliferative treatment Feb 10, 2021
Semaglutide Shines as Weight Loss Therapy "Unprecedented results" for patients with obesity in 68-week trial Feb 10, 2021
First Immunotherapy Approved for Basal Cell Carcinoma Objective responses in 27% of previously treated patients who received cemiplimab Feb 10, 2021
Non-Emergency Transport Valuable in Medicaid, but Issues Abound Biggest users are patients with end-stage renal disease, report finds Feb 09, 2021
FDA Panel Slows the Roll for Pembrolizumab in Breast Cancer Advisory committee: Wait for more data before considering neoadjuvant indication Feb 09, 2021
Is Asthma Tx a Breath of Fresh Air for Early COVID-19 Patients? Markedly reduced hospitalizations with inhaled steroid in small, open-label trial Feb 09, 2021
Negligent Credentialing Suit in Iowa Could Affect Hospitals Everywhere State Supreme Court hears potential bellwether case next week Feb 09, 2021
Considerations When Choosing a CAR-T Cell Therapy in Lymphoma Jeremy Abramson, MD, explains the differences and how to select between available options Feb 09, 2021 video
HIIT for HFpEF? Results Mixed in Exercise Trial Boosting intensity not obviously helpful Feb 09, 2021
Has Pembrolizumab Finally Met an Indication FDA Doesn't Like? Agency staff skeptical of data in early breast cancer Feb 08, 2021
A Life-Threatening Problem Hidden Within a Hiatal Hernia Condition resolved after clinicians used a novel oral combination Feb 08, 2021
Using the Epigenetic Landscape to Define Myeloma New database might help explain progression and resistance, says Rafael Renatino-Canevarolo, PhD Feb 08, 2021 video
Big Brother Intervention No Fix for Hospital Hand Hygiene Practices Device that counted each drop of hand sanitizer used was of little help Feb 08, 2021
Coronary Disease: Plugged Pipes or Popped Pimple? A better analogy for what's happening to the coronary vessels Feb 07, 2021
Op-Ed: If You're a Doctor, You Need Therapy You can't take care of patients until you take care of yourself Feb 06, 2021
Nutrition Status Tied to TAVR Outcomes Data support pre- and post-TAVR dietary interventions for the elderly Feb 05, 2021
Anti-CD20 Drugs Tied to Severe COVID in Cancer Patients Plus: Active chemo treatment may not be a COVID risk factor Feb 05, 2021
HDL Cholesterol Linked to Parkinson's Disease Population study shows relationships between HDL levels and variability with incident PD Feb 05, 2021
The Physical Exam: Mitral Regurgitation This podcast episode tackles ascultation, vein inspection, heart palpation, pulse, and more Feb 05, 2021 podcast
Detroit Cardiologists Awarded Millions for Retaliation Claim Judge dismisses Tenet's bid to vacate arbitrator's ruling Feb 05, 2021
Monoclonal Antibody Highly Effective in Phase III Psoriasis Trial Beats ustekinumab, but main side effect was oral candidiasis Feb 05, 2021
International Medical Grads Blast New Testing Procedures New English proficiency exam may be a stumbling block to matching for international students Feb 04, 2021
COVID-19 Risk Not Equal for All Critical Care Staff Antibody study in British hospital reveals exposure varied by role Feb 04, 2021
HCP Busted for Selling Fake Stem Cell Therapy Assistant physician and Missouri state legislator indicted for wire fraud, other crimes Feb 04, 2021
Sepsis in Children Better Controlled with Care Bundles Also: living in low-income neighborhoods linked to longer hospital stays Feb 04, 2021
Anti-COVID Mouthwash: Spit, Don't Swallow? Some reduction in viral load in infected patients, pilot study finds Feb 04, 2021
Burnout Among ICU Docs Skyrocketed During COVID-19 Small Dutch survey finds link to unsafe work environment, scarcity of resources Feb 03, 2021
