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Redefining Rheumatology eConsults

Across medical specialties, an electronic consult (eConsult) is generally defined as an asynchronous, structured communication between…

Navigating Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm

n this podcast, we shine a light on blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), a rare and highly aggressive hematologic…

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ECG Fatigue Detection Model Improves Elderly Monitoring

Learn how machine learning ECG fatigue detection achieved 97.96% accuracy in older adults using a machine learning model.

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Amylyx successful phase 3 trials for blood sugar drug

Amylyx’s avexitide cut hypoglycemic episodes by 55% in a phase 3 trial for post-bariatric hypoglycemia.

UK Low Emissions Policy Improved Children’s Lung Health

New study shows children’s lung growth rebounded after London introduced its Ultra Low Emission Zone in 2019.

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Higher BMI Reduces Effectiveness of JAK Inhibitors in Arthritis

A large meta-analysis found higher BMI significantly reduces JAK inhibitor effectiveness in rheumatoid arthritis, especially at higher obesity classes.

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Why great therapies still fail to reach patients

A breakthrough in the lab does not guarantee a breakthrough for patients. So what gets in the way between approval and access?

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Tislelizumab Boosts Tumour Response in Pre-Surgery Rectal Cancer

Adding tislelizumab to radiotherapy and chemotherapy boosted major tumour regression in locally advanced rectal cancer before surgery in a phase II trial.

Network Analysis of the Serum Proteome in ICI Recipients Highlights IFN-γ As A Pivotal Mediator of irAE

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) have transformed cancer therapy but carry a significant risk of immune-related adverse…

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Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Knee Replacement Risk?

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist use significantly lowers the long-term risk of total knee arthroplasty in osteoarthritis.