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Use of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in advanced melanoma is extending survival for many and even curing some

ASCO: Pembrolizumab Improves Survival in Melanoma

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Three-year overall survival rate of 40 percent; median overall survival of 24.4 months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved atezolizumab (Tecentriq)

FDA Approves Tecentriq to Treat Urothelial Carcinoma

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FDA also approves a companion test to detect PD-L1 protein expression levels in patients
While powerful HIV medications are allowing patients to live longer

Cancer Treatment Lacking for HIV-Infected Patients

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But it's not clear what's driving the difference in care, researcher says
Thirty percent of female physicians face sexual harassment on the job

Sexual Harassment Experienced by One-Third of Female Doctors

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And two-thirds say they experience gender bias in workplace
Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreased job satisfaction are more likely to reduce their work hours

Burnout, Lack of Job Satisfaction Driving Doctors to Cut Hours

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Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreasing job satisfaction more likely to cut hours
Hydroxyurea may help preserve lung function in children with sickle cell disease

ATS: Hydroxyurea Can Up Lung Function in Sickle Cell Disease

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Drug slowed down the annual decline children had been showing before starting treatment
Severe

ATS: Aggressive Melanoma Linked to Severe, Untreated Sleep Apnea

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Study highlights the importance of diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea
or patients with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy

Novel Index Predicts Survival After Chemo in Pancreatic Cancer

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Systemic inflammation response index can predict time to progression and overall survival
Adults with multiple chronic conditions frequently use complementary and alternative medicine

Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions

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Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
Exercise may significantly reduce risk for many types of cancer

Physical Activity Associated With Lower Risk of Many Cancers

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Findings for self-reported leisure-time physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity