Medscape Newsfeed:
- Patient With Blood Cancer Takes on Bias and 'Gaslighting'
After having her concerns dismissed by her doctor, a woman diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma partnered with the Lymphoma Research Foundation to spread the word about unique challenges facing patients. MDedge News
- First IL-17 Inhibitor Approved in Europe for HS Patients
The European Commission has approved the first interleukin-17A inhibitor for treating hidradenitis suppurativa. Medscape Medical News
- Radiation Oncologists Report Troubling Staff Shortages
A recent survey from ASTRO revealed that many radiation oncologists are experiencing staff shortages that are affecting patient care. A team met with members of Congress to discuss policy fixes. Medscape Medical News
- Staggering Numbers' of Americans Lose Medicaid
In what's known as the Medicaid "unwinding," states are combing through rolls to decide who stays and who goes. KFF Health News
- Unprecedented Drop Seen in Early CRC Due to Aspirin Use
The study confirms evidence from 30 years of research that suggests regular aspirin use reduces cancer risk. MDedge News
NIH Newsfeed:
- NIH’s ComboMATCH initiative will test new drug combinations guided by tumor biology
Study seeks to identify promising treatments that can advance to larger, more definitive clinical trials
- NIH scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder
Genome sequencing reveals genetic basis for disabling pansclerotic morphea, a severe inflammatory disease.
- Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms
NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment.
- Brain signatures for chronic pain identified in a small group of individuals
NIH-funded study shows preliminary results that could lead to new pain treatments.
EM Journal Watch Newsfeed:
- Chest CT for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in Emergency Departments
Using computed tomography for suspected pulmonary embolism is increasing, despite clinical decision rules designed to limit use.
- How Accurate Are Unenhanced CT Scans for Evaluating Acute Abdominal Pain?
Accuracy is ≈30% lower than for contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
- Neurological Emergency Care in a Managed Care Teleneurology Network
The benefits of teleneurology extend beyond stroke.
- What Is the Diagnostic Yield of Head CT in Delirium Patients?
Across multiple studies, 1 in 8 patients had acute or subacute abnormal findings.
- Prehospital Risk Stratification with Troponin Point-of-Care Testing
A modeling study suggests that costs can be minimized by using prehospital point-of-care troponin testing.