Belzutifan Improves Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Renal Cell Cancer
Belzutifan beneficial for advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma patients who had previously received immune checkpoint, antiangiogenic therapies
Exposure to Tobacco on TV, Streaming Varies by Sociodemographics
Disparities in exposure seen by race or ethnicity, education level, and smoking status
Cognitive Therapy Improves Mental Health, Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
Moderate improvement seen in mental health, QoL in meta-analysis; efficacy of CBT can be influenced by age and delivery format
Cognitive Difficulties Tied to Lower Return to Work After Breast Cancer
Return to work two years after diagnosis associated with higher cognitive speed performance before and after cancer treatment
20-Minute Mindful Breathing Intervention Reduces Cancer Pain
Single 20-minute session had significant efficacy for reducing pain intensity, pain unpleasantness, anxiety
Outcomes Similar for Neoadjuvant ICI-Based Therapy, Upfront Surgery for Liver Cancer
Rates of margin-negative resection and recurrence-free survival similar for neoadjuvant immunotherapy, surgery patients
Salivary CD44, Total Protein ID Recurrence Risk in Head and Neck Cancer
Higher CD44 and total protein levels linked to increased hazard ratios for recurrence in multivariate adjusted analysis
2020 to 2021 Saw Decline in Life Expectancy for 39 States, Increase for 11
Highest life expectancy at birth of 79.9 years was seen in Hawaii, while lowest of 70.9 years was in Mississippi
Even Low-Risk Alcohol Consumption Ups Mortality Risk in Older Adults
High-risk drinking tied to higher all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality
Life’s Essential 8 Is Enhanced With a Psychological Health Measure
Adding a ninth dimension based on depression scores by the Patient Health Questionnaires is feasible, authors say
