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Telehealth Equally Effective as In-Person Palliative Care for Advanced Lung Cancer Patients

A recent trial has shown that telehealth delivery of early palliative care is as effective as in-person visits for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Challenge to Reduce Bleeding Risk from Low-Dose Direct Oral Anticoagulants

A new study finds that low-dose direct oral anticoagulants are linked to an increased risk of early bleeding episodes in patients with atrial fibrillation, compared to standard-dose

Ultra-Low-Dose Radiotherapy Effective for Gastric Lymphoma Treatment

Researchers have aimed to investigate how to ensure the safety of ultra-low-dose radiotherapy in a patient cohort diagnosed with gastric lymphoma.

Osimertinib Extends Progression-Free Survival in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer

A Phase 3 trial reveals that osimertinib significantly extends progression-free survival in patients with unresectable stage III EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer after chemoradiotherapy

Low Doses of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Increase Bleeding Risk

Increased frequency of bleeding episodes seen in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving low doses of direct oral anticoagulants compared to similar patients on standard doses.

Measles Screening Program Effectively Prevents Spread at Seattle Hospital

Hospital in Seattle implemented an entry screening program that proved easy to implement and was well-received by patients after a measles outbreak, according to a recent study.

Combination Therapy in Prostate Cancer Associated with Increased Cardiovascular Risk

Recent research indicates heightened cardiovascular risks when combining androgen receptor signalling inhibitors with androgen deprivation therapy in prostate cancer treatment.

COVID-19 in Pregnancy Raises Hypertension Risk

A study finds that COVID-19 infection during pregnancy increases the risk of hypertensive disorders, but does not appear to affect placental pathology.

Erratum: Ozanimod Long-Term Safety and Efficacy

In the infographic published under AMJ Neurology, on 30th May 2024, the graphs depicting safety over time titled ‘Malignancy TEAEs’…

Retraction: Highlights From the European Respiratory Society Congress 2023: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Severe Asthma

The sponsor of the below article (GSK) have requested its retraction in accordance with their internal compliance requirements following…