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FDA fast-tracks Boehringer's NSCLC drug review

The FDA has granted priority review to zongertinib for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

OCEAN(a)-DOSE Trial: New Data on Lipoprotein(a) and Oxidised Phospholipids

Olpasiran significantly lowers oxidized phospholipids on apolipoprotein B but has no impact on systemic inflammatory markers in cardiovascular disease.

New Study Explores ctDNA in Urothelial Cancer Treatment

Researchers aimed to establish a plasma ctDNA sequencing assay and evaluate its effectiveness in assessing tumour genetics and treatment response.

Optimising Patient Outcomes in Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) in Europe

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) guidelines recommend life-long systemic tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapies for…

Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot Nears FDA Decision

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a New Drug Application (NDA) for the first-ever twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention therapy.

Rezivertinib Outperforms Gefitinib in NSCLC Treatment Study

A Phase III trial has shown that rezivertinib offers superior progression-free survival compared to gefitinib as a first-line treatment in EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer.

Combined Ultrasound Technique Reliable for Ruling Out N2 Disease in Patients with Lung Cancer

Study shows combined endobronchial ultrasound and endoscopic ultrasound (CUS) is a highly reliable tool for ruling out N2 disease in patients with PET-negative lung cancer.

Azithromycin Susceptibility of Oral Streptococci in Men Who Have Sex With Men

A recent randomised controlled trial came to the surprising conclusion that dual gonococcal treatment with azithromycin/ceftriaxone…

Self-Healing E-Skin Recovers in 10 Seconds, Transforming Biometric Wearables

A new self-healing E-Skin recovers within 10 seconds, enabling AI-assisted real-time health monitoring in extreme conditions.

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Onc Now: Episode 11: The Obesity Cancer Connection

Donal Brennan shares insights on ovarian cancer surgery, obesity-related carcinogenesis, and innovations in patient care.