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Inhibition of interleukin-1β with canakinumab is associated with reduced incident anemia as well as improved hemoglobin levels among patients with baseline anemia

Interleukin-1β Inhibition Linked to Reduced Incidence of Anemia

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Among those with baseline anemia, hemoglobin levels improved with canakinumab versus placebo
Insulin and other biologic drugs

FDA: Insulin Among Drugs Transitioned to Biological Products

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New regulatory pathway for biologic drugs allows for approval of biosimilars, interchangeable versions
A greater number of daily steps -- 8

More Steps in a Day Tied to Lower Risk for Death

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Step intensity not linked to significantly lower mortality risk after adjusting for total steps per day
For men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate adenocarcinoma

10-Year Outcomes Similar for H-IMRT, C-IMRT in Prostate Cancer

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10-year cumulative incidence of biochemical and/or clinical disease failure no different with C-, H-IMRT
For adults with any of six chronic inflammatory diseases

Cumulative Dose of Oral Steroids Associated With HTN Incidence

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Incidence of hypertension higher for adults on oral steroids for any of six chronic inflammatory diseases
From 1990 to 2017

1990 to 2017 Saw Increases in Primary Liver Cancer Cases

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PLC cases diagnosed before age 30 decreased, but those diagnosed at 30 to 59, ≥60 years increased
Management of cancer care during the coronavirus 2019 pandemic is addressed in a special feature article published online March 20 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Article Addresses Management of Cancer Care During COVID-19

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Patient information should be provided; well visits should be rescheduled, transitioned to telemedicine
Iron chelation therapy seems beneficial for iron-overloaded patients with low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes

Iron Chelation Therapy Treats Iron Overload in MDS

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Event-free survival prolonged with ICT for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
Scars from Mohs micrographic surgery for facial skin cancers are often longer than patients expect

Patients Underestimate Length of Mohs Surgery Scars

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Physicians more accurately estimate scar length and can help set expectations
Greater financial worry and food insecurity are reported for younger adult cancer survivors

Young Cancer Survivors Have More Financial, Food Insecurity

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Cancer survivors aged 18 to 39 have consistently higher 'very worried' levels about retirement, bills