January 30, 2025

Oral Bacteria Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Recent research from Japan highlights the potential link between oral and gut bacteria, particularly Streptococcus anginosus, and increased stroke risk, with implications for stroke prevention and management.

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May 02, 2024

AACR 2024: Adagrasib Plus Cetuximab in KRAS G12C–Mutated Colorectal Cancer

The combination of adagrasib and cetuximab may show clinical activity and promising survival outcomes in patients with metastatic, heavily pretreated, KRAS G12C–mutated colorectal cancer.

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May 22, 2024

DDW: Adjuvant Therapy May Improve Rectal Adenocarcinoma Survival

Adjuvant therapy may be underutilized in patients with clinical T2N0 rectal adenocarcinoma, according to new findings presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024.

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September 09, 2024

Bariatric Surgery Outperformed Meds for Hypertension Control

Meta-analysis reveals bariatric surgery patients 7 times more likely to reduce antihypertensive medications compared to conventional treatment.

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November 19, 2024

Wide Variation in SGLT2i Use Across U.S. Hospitals

Study reveals hospital variation in SGLT2i prescriptions, with only 11 of 518 hospitals (2.1%) achieving ≥50% prescription rates while 232 hospitals (44.8%) prescribed to fewer than 10% of eligible heart failure patients, highlighting an implementation gap in evidence-based therapy.

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June 10, 2024

FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence Launches Project 5 in 5, a Crowdsourcing Initiative

The Oncology Center of Excellence initiates 'Project 5 in 5,' a crowdsourcing initiative to identify and answer clinically relevant questions using FDA-approved oncology therapies through pragmatic clinical trials over the next 5 years.

The ASCO Post

November 14, 2024

Heat Waves Spike Atrial Fibrillation Risk

New study indicates that heat waves may double or triple the risk of atrial fibrillation, especially for individuals with weak heart muscles. Precautions to stay cool and hydrated in high-temperature areas are essential. Source: AHA Meeting

Reuters

May 17, 2024

Depression, Stress Linked to Gut Health in Pregnancy

Researchers have found significant microbiome changes linked to maternal stress and depression.

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July 02, 2024

Midlife Diet Linked to Healthy Aging, Harvard Study Finds

Study reveals compelling evidence on the positive impact of adhering to a healthy diet in midlife for maintaining physical, cognitive, and mental health into later years.

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