A recent study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting revealed promising results regarding the use of liposomal gemcitabine in combination with pembrolizumab for the treatment of advanced solid tumors. Dr. Charles Farber from Atlantic Hematology Oncology discussed the feasibility and tolerability of this innovative therapy. The Novel Approach of Liposomal Gemcitabine
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House Republicans have recently requested a closed-door interview with President Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, following concerns about Biden’s recent debate performance. These concerns come as an expert in Parkinson’s disease has made multiple visits to the White House, raising questions about the President’s health. An intense heat wave has broken records in various parts
The use of extended infusion antibiotics for bloodstream infections has been described as having the most bang for its buck by Sara Karaba, MD, PhD, MHS, of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This strategy seems to be a cost-effective and impactful way to address this type of infection. Steven Woolf, MD, MPH, of Virginia
A study conducted in Italy found that long-term cancer survivors who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had a significantly lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to those with poor adherence. The research, led by Marialaura Bonaccio, PhD, of the IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo in Pozzilli, Italy, followed participants for nearly 13 years and discovered that
A recent retrospective analysis of electronic health records suggested that GLP-1 receptor agonists could potentially lower the risk of several obesity-associated cancers. This study compared the use of GLP-1s with insulin in individuals with type II diabetes and found a lower risk for developing 10 out of 13 cancers. These findings open up new possibilities
The recent case involving Allure Esthetic and owner Javad Sajan, MD, highlights the importance of transparency and honesty in the plastic surgery industry. Accusations of threatening patients over negative reviews and creating fake positive ones demonstrate a blatant disregard for consumer trust and safety. As consumers, we rely on reviews to make informed decisions about
The suspicious death of a 28-year-old nurse from Ohio, Carrissa Stevenson, has left a dark cloud over the medical community. She was reportedly dropped off at the Jewish Hospital dead on arrival by her fiance, who claimed she had been heavily intoxicated the night before and had fallen down the stairs multiple times. This incident
The recent discovery of excessive fecal bacteria in the ocean has led to the closure of several beaches across the United States. This poses a serious health risk to beachgoers and highlights the importance of monitoring water quality. Teva Pharmaceuticals is under investigation by the FTC for refusing to take down bogus patents for its
Receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy has been a topic of concern for many expectant mothers. A recent multisite retrospective cohort study sought to address these concerns by evaluating the potential risk of major structural birth defects associated with first-trimester vaccination. The study, led by Elyse Kharbanda, MD, MPH, from
When medical professionals like Sabin Dang, MD, express their frustration with long waits for insurers to respond to prior authorization requests, it sheds light on the inefficiencies in the healthcare system. This not only wastes the time of healthcare providers but also delays patient care, ultimately impacting patient outcomes. Pieter Cohen, MD’s statement about not