June 06, 2025

Lower-Dose Treatment Effective in Anal Cancer Trial, Study

In a recent clinical trial, researchers found that a reduced-dose chemoradiotherapy regimen for early-stage anal cancer may be comparable to standard treatment in achieving short-term tumor response, while causing fewer serious side effects.

Conexiant

June 06, 2025

Shifting Views Linked to Fewer Joint Surgeries, Study 

A Swedish study found that patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis who became unwilling to have joint replacement after a 3-month education and exercise program were significantly less likely to undergo surgery over the next several years.

Conexiant

June 06, 2025

NRT’s Double-Edged Sword in Rectal Cancer

A large cohort study found neoadjuvant radiotherapy improved survival for rectal cancer patients but significantly increased the risk of permanent diverting stomas—especially in upper rectal tumors.

Conexiant

June 05, 2025

Risky College Behaviors Harming Oral Health?

First-year university students who adopted unhealthy habits such as poor diet, vaping, and reduced brushing frequency experienced significant declines in self-reported oral health over 6 months.

Conexiant

June 04, 2025

Bradley S. Taylor, M.D., MPH, Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

Bradley S. Taylor, M.D., MPH, has been named chief of cardiac surgery for the North Region and chief of quality and outcomes for Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care.

Baptist Health South Florida

June 02, 2025

Facilitating the Pediatric Exam

This article provides the specific action steps and tricks we have used that have alleviated the anxiety of seeing pediatric patients.

Optometric Management

June 02, 2025

Only 20% Account for 80% of Steroid Use: Study

In a UK-wide analysis of nearly 2 million patients, researchers found that “a fifth of patients receiving corticosteroids accounted for over 80% of oral and inhaled corticosteroid prescribing,” highlighting concentrated use and variable treatment persistence across formulations.

Conexiant

June 01, 2025

Standing Against Antisemitism in the Dental Workplace

Across North America and beyond, Jewish dental professionals are reporting an alarming rise in discrimination, harassment, and intimidation, not only in academic institutions, but also within professional workplaces and even international organizations meant to represent all dental providers.

Compendium

June 01, 2025

Managing Cataract After Standalone MIGS

As the glaucoma treatment paradigm shifts, surgeons will increasingly encounter patients who previously underwent standalone MIGS and later present for cataract surgery. This scenario raises a few considerations regarding optimal intraoperative planning and long-term IOP management. This article outlines a practical framework for surgical planning and decision-making in this unique population.

Glaucoma Physician