May 16, 2025

FDA Clears First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s

The FDA has cleared the first blood-based test to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, offering a less invasive alternative to positron emission tomography scans and cerebrospinal fluid testing for cognitively impaired patients.

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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

Removing NET on MRI Extends Glioblastoma Survival

A new multinational study found that removing the full extent of noncontrast-enhanced tumor seen on MRI scans led to significantly longer survival in patients with IDH wild-type glioblastoma.

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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 15, 2025

Breast Parenchymal Phenotypes and Risk of Breast Cancer

Six parenchymal phenotypes were established that may be associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Studies of these phenotypes identified by radiomics on mammograms demonstrated that t...

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May 14, 2025

Home Wash Leaves Scrubs Full of Superbugs

Home washing machines often fail to disinfect health care workers' uniforms, leaving antibiotic-resistant bacteria behind.

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May 14, 2025

Elective Nodal Radiotherapy for Oligorecurrent Nodal Prostate Cancer Metastases

In a phase II trial (PEACE V–STORM) reported in The Lancet Oncology, Ost et al evaluated whether elective nodal radiotherapy to the pelvis was associated with longer metastasis-free survival vs metast...

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May 14, 2025

Pneumomediastinum After Dental Cleaning: What's Your Diagnosis?

A rare case of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following dental cleaning requires high-flow oxygen therapy rather than invasive interventions. Learn why.

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May 09, 2025

Upper Face Filler Techniques Lack Standardization, Review

A new scoping review revealed significant variation in hyaluronic acid filler injection techniques for the facial upper third.

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