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In early NSCLC, comorbidities linked to survival
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- Jim Kling
Respiratory and cardiometabolic comorbidities were associated with significantly worse overall survival in lung cancer.
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Gene mutations may drive lung cancer in never-smokers
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- Jim Kling
Study hints at mechanistic differences between small cell lung cancer in smokers versus nonsmokers.
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Usefulness of IBD biomarker may vary based on microbiome
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- Jim Kling
Microbiome-based calibration could improve sensitivity and specificity, which could improve efforts to monitor disease activity.
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Inhibiting adenosine pathways may be key to CRC treatment
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- Jim Kling
New research suggests mechanisms behind how adenosine leads to immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment.
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Shortened radiotherapy for endometrial cancer looks safe, questions remain
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- Jim Kling
Early toxicity results are encouraging, but long-term efficacy and safety remain unknown.
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Checkpoint inhibitor combos show promise in advanced RCC
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- Jim Kling
Authors of a systematic review suggest the combinations should be widely available as first-line treatment.
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New model could boost BE screening, early diagnosis
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- Jim Kling
The predictive model relies on factors readily available in EHRs and could potentially be automated using e-Trigger tools.
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A look at lung cancer screening in resource-limited countries
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- Jim Kling
Interim report from IASLC highlights unique challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries.
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How common are second primary lung cancers?
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- Jim Kling
New study estimated risk and found that more elapsed time was associated with later stage at diagnosis.
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Alzheimer’s disease: Alternative mechanisms make clinical progress
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- Jim Kling
The failure of therapies targeting beta-amyloid and tau have led to a range of new mechanistic strategies.
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More than 64% of younger adults with lung cancer diagnosed at later stages
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- Jim Kling
Patients younger than 55 are diagnosed with more advanced disease and have worse survival.
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MERIT: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty shows ‘very impressive’ outcomes in randomized clinical trial
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- Jim Kling
ESG is a minimally invasive, reversible, organ-sparing bariatric procedure that might be able to fill care gaps left by traditional approaches.
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Plasma biomarkers predict COVID’s neurological sequelae
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- Jim Kling
Neurofilament light and glial fibrillary acidic protein may prove useful in tracking and managing neurological complications occurring in patients...
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In MCI, combo training boosts effect
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- Jim Kling
Cognitive training and exercise produced a strong effect when done sequentially.
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Individualized sensory care for older patients with dementia
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- Jim Kling
A pilot study explores telehealth delivery of an individualized dementia program in a rural population.