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Nov , 2023
Self-perception of health influences physical activity levels in older adults with arthritis
Tag: Surgery

Self-perception of health influences physical activity levels in older adults with arthritis

People with arthritis who report more negative feelings about how they are aging tend to get less physical activity and perceive themselves as less healthy, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Weill Cornell Medicine. However, self-perception of good health explained the effect of negative thinking – providing […]

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Nov , 2023
Using ripretinib and surgery to manage recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor
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Using ripretinib and surgery to manage recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor

A new case report was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on September 20, 2023, entitled, “Multi-disciplinary management of recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor harboring KIT exon 11 mutation with the switch-control kinase inhibitor ripretinib and surgery.” Ripretinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that was approved by the United States FDA in 2020 for treatment of advanced […]

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Oct , 2023
New treatment options offer hope for patients with non-small cell lung cancer
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New treatment options offer hope for patients with non-small cell lung cancer

More people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are likely to benefit from new drugs that target molecular alterations in tumor cells, with less need for chemotherapy, following results of multiple landmark clinical trials reported for the first time in late-breaking presentations at the ESMO Congress 2023. Better outcomes were achieved with combinations of experimental […]

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Oct , 2023
Feds hope to cut sepsis deaths by hitching Medicare payments to treatment stats
Tag: Surgery

Feds hope to cut sepsis deaths by hitching Medicare payments to treatment stats

Don Smith remembers the moment he awoke in an intensive care unit after 13 days in a medically induced coma. His wife and daughter were at his bedside, and he thought it had been only a day since he arrived at the emergency room with foot pain. Smith said his wife “slowly started filling me […]

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Oct , 2023
Feds rein in use of predictive software that limits care for Medicare Advantage patients
Tag: Surgery

Feds rein in use of predictive software that limits care for Medicare Advantage patients

Judith Sullivan was recovering from major surgery at a Connecticut nursing home in March when she got surprising news from her Medicare Advantage plan: It would no longer pay for her care because she was well enough to go home. At the time, she could not walk more than a few feet, even with assistance […]

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Oct , 2023
Simple fingerprick blood test could help identify millions of people with undiagnosed diabetes
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Simple fingerprick blood test could help identify millions of people with undiagnosed diabetes

In 2019, there were almost 14 thousand diabetes-related deaths in the UK. That number looks set to rise. Britain currently has 4.3 million registered diabetics, but new analysis from London Medical Laboratory has revealed there are likely to be over one million Brits suffering from undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. Untreated diabetes can lead to blindness, amputations and […]

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Sep , 2023
Trajectory of fear of cancer recurrence levels six to 18 months post-breast cancer diagnosis
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Trajectory of fear of cancer recurrence levels six to 18 months post-breast cancer diagnosis

In a recent study published in the Cancers Journal, researchers examined the predictors of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and its trajectory among breast cancer (BC) patients. Study: Protective Factors against Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients: A Latent Growth Model. Image Credit: Rembolle/Shutterstock.com Background Breast cancer patients frequently face long-term physical and psychological difficulties, […]

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Sep , 2023
Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors
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Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

For roughly 80% of breast cancer survivors, treatment doesn’t end with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Instead, for the next five to 10 years, doctors recommend that they take medication to block sex hormones, which can fuel tumor growth and spark recurrence. The drugs are life-saving: They’ve been shown to cut risk of cancer recurrence by […]

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Aug , 2023
Electric bicycle riding may be increasing the risk of severe injury in the pediatric population
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Electric bicycle riding may be increasing the risk of severe injury in the pediatric population

A study published in the journal Surgery Open Science finds that children riding electric bicycles are more prone to injuries and related hospitalization than those riding pedal bicycles. Study: Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are an increasingly common pediatric public health problem. Image Credit: Kritkun/Shutterstock.comBackground The usage of electric bicycles (e-bikes) for commuting and recreation has increased […]

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Aug , 2023
New calculator predicts risk of early recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Tag: Surgery

New calculator predicts risk of early recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer of the liver and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with China accounting for over half of the global annual cases and deaths. Hepatectomy is the standard curative-intent treatment option for appropriately selected patients with localized HCC. However, the high postoperative recurrence rate causes […]
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