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For patients with multiple myeloma who are ineligible for stem cell transplantation

Model Predicts Survival in Transplant-Ineligible Myeloma Patients

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U.K. Myeloma Research Alliance Risk Profile predicts overall survival based on data from two trials
Tecentriq (atezolizumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

FDA OKs Tecentriq for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Drug now approved as first-line treatment to be used in combination with carboplatin and etoposide
The prevalence of high-grade dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma has significantly increased since 1995 in patients with Barrett esophagus

Adenocarcinoma, High-Grade Dysplasia Up With Barrett Esophagus

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But Barrett esophagus length has decreased, as has prevalence of low-grade dysplasia on endoscopy
The introduction of minimally invasive robotic surgery is associated with a significantly lower risk for severe complications among patients with early-stage endometrial cancer

Fewer Complications After MIRS Introduced for Endometrial Cancer

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Introduction of minimally invasive robotic surgery linked to reduced odds of severe complications
Individuals with chronic kidney disease have a modestly elevated cancer risk

Cancer Risk Modestly Elevated With Chronic Kidney Disease

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Lower eGFR linked to elevated cancer risk relative to eGFR of 90 to 104 mL/min
Oral forms of medications contain an average of 8.8 inactive ingredients

Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications

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Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
Expert guidance has been provided on the early detection of colorectal cancer and on treatment and posttreatment follow-up; the two guidelines were recently published online in the Journal of Global Oncology.

ASCO: Guidelines Released for Early Detection, Treatment of CRC

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Stratified guidelines emphasize optimal detection methods and treatments of colorectal cancer
Overweight and obesity in adolescence is associated with an increased risk for developing renal cell carcinoma later in life

Extra Weight in Adolescence Tied to Later Risk for Renal Cancer

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Among Swedish men, overweight or obesity during adolescence tied to higher risk for renal cell carcinoma
From 2014 to 2017

Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017

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Early-career physicians most susceptible to burnout; late-career physicians less vulnerable
The Lung Cancer Causal Model shows promise as a predictor of cancerous lung nodules

New AI Model May Predict Cancerous Lung Nodules

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Model relies on CT features, demographics, clinical data, and improves on current methods