Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Best for Locally Advanced NSCLC
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy spares more normal tissue than 3D-conformal radiotherapy
Reproductive Factors Linked to Risk for Lung Cancer
Early menarche, early menopause, shortened reproductive life span linked to increased risk, especially for NSCLC
Immune Response Not Inferior With Coadministration of COVID-19, Flu Shots
Similar immune response and no increase in rate of reactogenicity events seen with coadministration versus COVID-19 vaccine alone
AACR Cancer Progress Report Reveals 33 Percent Decrease in Cancer Death Rate, 1990 to...
Report highlights advances such as approval of 14 new anticancer therapeutics, expansion of use of 12 previously approved therapeutics
CDC Panel Gives Support to New COVID-19 Booster Shots
New booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating
Fine Particular Matter Linked to Increase in Breast Cancer Risk
Significant increase in risk seen for ER-positive breast cancer, but not ER-negative tumors
Flu Vaccine Cut Risk for Influenza-Linked Hospitalizations in 2023
Interim data show vaccine effectiveness of 51.9 percent in five South American countries during their flu season
FDA Approves New COVID-19 Booster Shots
New booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating
Gefapixant Leads to Modest Improvements in Cough
Modest improvement seen in cough frequency, severity, and specific quality of life, but increase seen in treatment-, taste-related adverse events
Risk for Death, Cardiovascular Death Lower for OSA Patients Using CPAP
Reduction seen in low-density coronary artery plaque volume with CPAP and with use of CPAP and GLP-1-mediated weight loss
