Hemonc Today | The gut microbiome — made up of more than a trillion microbes, archaea, viruses, phages, yeast, fungi and bacteria in the intestine — has long been linked to a variety of issues across medical disciplines, from mental health to digestion, allergies and immune function.Data now are linking a healthy gut microbiome to improved responses to immunotherapy for patients with melanoma,…
The FDA approved Susvimo for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, according to a press release. The decision was supported by positive 1-year data from…
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Veterans with apnea-hypopnea index scores implying no sleep apnea or severe sleep apnea had higher all-cause mortality rates vs. those with mild/moderate sleep apnea, according…
Women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer appeared more likely than those with earlier-stage breast cancer to have pre-existing cardiovascular disease, according to results of a…
SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with more rapid coronary plaque progression and significantly increased risk for adverse outcomes related to target lesion failure, such as heart…
Roche announced its next generation assay received FDA 510(k) clearance for the measurement of lipoprotein(a) for assessment of CV risk. The assay (Tina-quant Gen.2) is…
Adults with type 1 diabetes who partake in weight cycling and repeatedly lose and regain body weight are more likely to develop diabetic kidney disease,…
SAN DIEGO — Insurers rejected one-third of new prescriptions for specialty oral anticancer medications ordered for patients with blood cancers, according to retrospective data presented…
Looking back on the accomplishments of recent past presidents of CHEST, John A. Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, hopes to “continue the upward momentum” in his…
Individuals with cancer expressed a preference for early and frequent provider-initiated discussions about financial toxicity, according to study findings.Researchers sent anonymous surveys to 5,774 people…
