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- PREVENT Trial Compares Transperineal And Transrectal Prostate Biopsyhttps://reachmd.com/news/prevent-trial-compares-transperineal-and-transrectal-prostate-biopsy/2487002/Key Takeaways Post-biopsy infection was not observed after transperineal biopsy, while infections occurred after transrectal biopsy. High-grade prostate cancer detection was similar between the two biopsy approaches. Other complications were i
- Single-Cycle Pembrolizumab in Localized DMMR Colon Cancerhttps://reachmd.com/news/single-cycle-pembrolizumab-in-localized-dmmr-colon-cancer/2486996/Key Takeaways Pathologic complete response was observed in 44% and major pathologic response in 57% after one pembrolizumab cycle before surgery. Pathologic complete response was higher in stage I-II disease than stage III disease, at 61% versus 33%.</
- CRC Screening: FIT-DNA vs FIT Outreach in Community Carehttps://reachmd.com/news/crc-screening-fit-dna-outreach-community/2486925/Key Takeaways Higher screening participation was observed with FIT-DNA outreach than FIT outreach at both 90 and 180 days. Overall participation was higher in Boston than Los Angeles, and subgroup differences by age, race and ethnicity, language, and i
- Ardelyx Announces NKF Poster on Tenapanor in Dialysis CKDhttps://reachmd.com/news/ardelyx-announces-nkf-poster-on-tenapanor-in-dialysis-ckd/2486908/Key Takeaways Ardelyx said an accepted NKF poster will examine long-term serum phosphate, electrolyte, and nutrition biomarker findings in adults with CKD on dialysis. The poster description indicates tenapanor lowered serum phosphate without changes i
- Lung Cancer Screening: Short-Term CT Follow-Up in Consolidation Managementhttps://reachmd.com/news/lung-cancer-screening-short-term-ct-follow-up-in-consolidation-management/2474427/Recent research underscores that short-term follow-up CT scans are a secure and strategic approach for managing pulmonary consolidations identified through lung cancer screening programs. This practice supports early detection efforts while minimizing unnecessary i
- Congenital Heart Surgery and Healthcare Service Reallocation in the COVID-19 Erahttps://reachmd.com/news/congenital-heart-surgery-and-healthcare-service-reallocation-in-the-covid-19-era/2474167/When the COVID-19 pandemic gripped global healthcare systems, the widespread postponement of elective procedures seemed inevitable—and, in many cases, necessary. Hospitals scrambled to reallocate staff, beds, and supplies to manage surging case counts, particularly i
- Prognostic Prediction Model for Skin Tears in Older Nursing Home Residentshttps://reachmd.com/news/prognostic-prediction-model-for-skin-tears-in-older-nursing-home-residents/2473940/Transforming Geriatric Wound Care with Predictive Modeling A new prognostic model is advancing wound care for older nursing home residents by accurately predicting the risk of skin tears. By identifying individuals at high risk, healthcare providers can i
- Evaluating Digital Exercise Programs for Children: Quality and Engagementhttps://reachmd.com/news/evaluating-digital-exercise-programs-for-children-quality-and-engagement/2471440/In today’s digital age, exercise programs for children are increasingly accessible via platforms like YouTube. This article examines these digital programs using quality assessment tools such as m-DISCERN, GQS, i-CONTENT, and CERT, while exploring the relationship between v
- SABR Therapy Deemed Safe for Extensive Cancer Spread, Offering New Hopehttps://reachmd.com/news/sabr-therapy-deemed-safe-for-extensive-cancer-spread-offering-new-hope/2471364/What's New A recent Phase I clinical trial has opened new doors in cancer treatment, establishing the safety of high-precision radiation therapy for patients with extensive metastatic disease. This development could be particularly beneficial for those with limited
- Dr. Siegel Discusses Sedation Without Drugshttps://reachmd.com/news/Dr-Siegel-Discusses-Sedation-Without-Drugs/2471217/A significant portion of today’s patient population is interested in all-natural alternatives to drugs when possible, and sedation is an area where some useful options exist, according to Daniel M. Siegel, MD. “Sedation without drugs [is important] if you have new-age patients or, I guess,