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Distinct Antibody Profiles Linked to Cancer in Systemic Sclerosis

A EUSTAR case-control study of 454 patients found antibody status, smoking and ILD shaped cancer risk in systemic sclerosis.

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The Future of Gynaecologic Cancer Care with Bhavana Pothuri

I was initially enticed by gynaecologic oncology because of the high-level technical rigor required in the operating room. However, what…

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Remote Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis Shows Promise in Infants

A post-hoc analysis found that proxy reports of clinician-diagnosed atopic dermatitis performed well for remotely identifying cases in children younger than two. Meta description: Remote atopic dermatitis diagnosis

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Dual Immunotherapy Improves Response in High-Risk Breast Cancer

Dual checkpoint inhibition improved treatment response in high-risk ERBB2-negative breast cancer, new trial results show.

Advanced Ultrasound Improves Soft Tissue Tumour Assessment

Combining shear-wave elastography and microvascular imaging with conventional ultrasound improved the ability to distinguish benign from potentially malignant soft tissue tumours.

Vitalograph’s Furat Shawki on putting people first in clinical trial technologies

Vitalograph’s Furat Shawki explores how digital health technologies can make clinical trials more people-centred.

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Cancer Mortality Trends Reveal Record 70% Survival and Care Rates

Cancer mortality trends show historic survival gains across America alongside rising early cancer incidence among younger cohorts.

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Drug-Induced Liver Injury Ends ALG-020572 Development

Drug-induced liver injury led to early termination of an ALG-020572 trial after four of eight patients with chronic HBV developed significant alanine aminotransferase elevations.

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Engineered Intrabodies Target Misfolded Cellular Proteins

Repurposing antibody fragments for intracellular targeting gives clinicians new tools against neurodegenerative disease aggregates.

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Brepocitinib in Dermatomyositis Delivers Significant Clinical Results

Oral brepocitinib significantly improved global disease activity and enabled steroid tapering in adults with active dermatomyositis.