May 16, 2025

FDA Approves PD-1–Targeted Monoclonal Antibody for SCAC

The FDA has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) as the first programmed death receptor-1 inhibitor for first-line treatment of advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.

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May 16, 2025

vNOTES Speeds Bowel, Work Recovery After Hysterectomy

A prospective study found that patients who underwent vNOTES hysterectomy recovered bowel function and returned to work faster than those who had traditional laparoscopic surgery.

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May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 14, 2025

Leading Cause of Death in Residents, Study

Study shows high suicide rates during training transitions, with pathology residents facing the highest suicide risk compared with other specialties.

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May 13, 2025

Atypical Alzheimer’s Linked to Shorter Survival, Study Finds

Patients with atypical Alzheimer’s variants had shorter survival and faced a 31% higher mortality risk than those with typical forms, according to a study of over 2,000 biomarker-confirmed cases.

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May 06, 2025

New SCIA Flap Option Shows Safe Results

A new breast reconstruction technique using the superficial branch of the SCIA flap showed safe outcomes in 4 women, offering an alternative to DIEP flaps with less abdominal trauma.

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May 06, 2025

Liver Stiffness Drop Tied to Inflammation, Not Fibrosis 

In a 72-week study of hepatitis B patients, researchers found liver stiffness declines were driven by improved inflammation, not actual fibrosis regression.

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May 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-up: Key April Updates

April’s FDA approvals feature first-in-class therapies, targeted biologics, expanded indications, and innovative delivery systems across allergy, endocrinology, rheumatology, oncology, infectious diseases, and more.

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April 29, 2025

Surgical Management of Foreign Body Ingestion in Adults: Case Series

Diagnosis relies heavily on a careful history, including the nature of the ingested material, and complementary imaging studies.

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