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Immunotherapy Combo Treats Advanced Kidney Cancer
First results show survival benefit with nivolumab plus cabozantinib versus sunitinib
Machine Learning Algorithm May Help Predict Bipolar Disorder
Algorithm applied at a patient visit at age 18 years identifies those at risk for bipolar disorder at age 22
Bronchitis in Early Childhood Linked to Later Lung Disease
Lung diseases occurring later in life more likely to be asthma, pneumonia rather than chronic bronchitis
ECT May Reduce Suicide Risk in Patients With Bipolar Depression
Authors of cohort study report 84.4 percent decrease in suicidality after electroconvulsive therapy
Pancreas Size, Shape Restored With Remission of T2DM
Responders had increase in pancreas volume, normalization of irregular pancreas borders
Stroke, CVD Risk Up With Two or More Menopausal Symptoms
No association seen between the severity of vasomotor symptoms and any health outcomes
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
RA linked to increased risk for developing diabetes; association remained in sensitivity analysis
Diagnoses of Common Conditions Declined in March to May 2020
Common mental health diagnoses reduced 50 percent; similar drops seen in circulatory system diseases, T2DM
Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec Promising for Type 2 Diabetes
In phase 2 study, glucose-lowering efficacy, safety profile similar to once-daily insulin glargine U100
Study Examines Effect of Cancer Treatment on COVID-19 Mortality
Highest 30-day mortality seen with cancer treatment one to three months before COVID-19 diagnosis
