March 26, 2025

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) is the most common leukemia in the Western hemisphere. The majority of patients who require treatment are older than age 65. The treat...

The ASCO Post

March 26, 2025

State Eyes New Tools to Bolster Health Workforce

Proposals include licensure for community health workers, expanded provider roles, and Medicaid coverage adjustments to address staffing gaps and access barriers.

KFF Health News

March 26, 2025

Stem Cell Transplant May Not Be Necessary in First Remission for Patients With Mantle Cell Lymphoma and Undetectable MRD

Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) does not improve survival outcomes for patients with mantle cell lymphoma who achieve a deep first complete remission with undetectable measurable residual ...

The ASCO Post

March 25, 2025

Microplastics: Chewing Gum May Release Particles Into Saliva

"Surprisingly, both synthetic and natural gums had similar amounts of microplastics released when we chewed them."

Conexiant

March 24, 2025

TPT Lowers Tuberculosis Risk in Rheumatic Patients

TPT decreased the overall risk of tuberculosis disease in patients with rheumatic diseases, with a 76% risk reduction observed in certain subgroups, researchers reported.

Conexiant

March 21, 2025

FDA Approves Guselkumab for Crohn’s Disease

The FDA has approved guselkumab (TREMFYA®) for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, supported by Phase 3 trial data showing clinical and endoscopic superiority over ustekinumab.

Conexiant

March 19, 2025

Awake Prone Positioning May Reduce COVID-19 Intubation

Researchers found that awake prone positioning was associated with improved survival without intubation and reduced mortality in patients with COVID-19 and acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.

Conexiant

March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

Researchers found that female physicians had a significantly higher suicide risk than female nonphysicians.

Conexiant

March 17, 2025

How Spaceflight Alters Human Physiology

From bone loss to vision impairment, spaceflight triggers changes in human physiology.

Reuters