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AL amyloidosis presents a diagnostic challenge due to its varied symptoms, but advancements in therapeutic options, including CyBorD plus daratumumab and emerging antifibril monoclonal antibodies, offer hope for better patient management.

Recent findings suggest extending follow-up colonoscopy intervals to 15 years for patients without a family history of colorectal cancer and with initial negative results. This could reduce unnecessary procedures without significantly increasing cancer risk.

Red-cell rosette formation in malaria may allow infected erythrocytes to evade splenic sequestration, posing challenges in treatment.

In a challenging case of polyarteritis nodosa, angiography and histopathology provided crucial diagnostic insights, leading to successful management through tailored immunosuppressive therapy.

In a recent case, symptomatic joint pain and distinctive physical signs in a patient led to the identification of non-small-cell lung cancer, highlighting the critical role of thorough clinical assessment in revealing potential underlying malignancies.

This study illuminates the potential of preoperative circulating tumor DNA to redefine the approach to treating high-risk upper tract urothelial carcinoma, offering a nuanced tool for assessing the necessity of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and tailoring patient care.