July 23, 2025

Stratified Antibiotic Approach Urged for cUTIs

A new guideline outlines stratified antibiotic treatment for complicated urinary tract infections, including shorter durations, oral transition timing, and tailored empiric choices based on illness severity and resistance risks.

Conexiant

July 22, 2025

Adjuvant Use of Atezolizumab Plus Chemotherapy in DNA Mismatch Repair–Deficient Colon Cancer

For the adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer with DNA mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) tumors, the addition of the checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy significantly impr...

The ASCO Post

July 17, 2025

Upfront Radical Cytoreductive Surgery Extends Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

The TRUST trial is the first phase III randomized study to show improved progression-free survival for primary cytoreductive surgery compared with interval surgery without compromising short-term or l...

The ASCO Post

July 10, 2025

A Powerful Team Researches Re-irradiation Options for Breast Cancer Recurrence

When breast cancer returns in a previously treated breast, the standard approach has been salvage mastectomy. The recently launched BRASIL trial (NCT06867484) aims to challenge this paradigm by investigating whether carefully selected patients can safely undergo repeat breast conservation with partial re-irradiation.

Baptist Health South Florida

July 10, 2025

Team-Based Approach Tackles the Deadly Diagnosis of Glioblastoma

The multidisciplinary brain tumor team of Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute delivers advanced therapies tailored to each patient’s specific needs, balancing aggressive treatment with quality of life.

Baptist Health South Florida

July 01, 2025

Bring Clinical Research Into Your ASC

Performing clinical trials allows the ASC to position itself as a leading center for new and innovative techniques and devices. It also allows the staff to take pride in what they offer patients and to feel that they are contributing to the field of science. Here's how to implement them successfully.

Ophthalmology Management

July 01, 2025

New Study Shows Tiny Cuts Could Improve Brain Surgery: A Simpler, Safer Way to Treat Brain Tumors

A new study from doctors at Miami Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health, highlights a gentler way to perform brain surgery, one that uses small tools and avoids the need for large openings in the skull.

Baptist Health South Florida

July 01, 2025

Coding & Compliance: Expanded ASC Coding and Billing Case Examples

Two additional surgical scenario on how to utilize the author's ASC Coding and Billing Checklist effectively.

Ophthalmology Management

June 13, 2025

FDA Approves Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Drug for Patients With Resectable Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 [Combined Positive Score (CPS) ?1] as determined by an FDA-approved test.

Dana-Farber