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In this Original Investigation from JAMA, the authors discuss the results of a randomized clinical trial that included 208 patients with high- and intermediate-risk first relapse of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Did postreinduction treatment with blinatumomab compared with chemotherapy, followed by hematopoietic stem cell transplant, result in a statistically significant difference in disease-free survival?

The short answer? No. That’s the sentiment from the 12,000+ physicians across 29 specialists who took part in Medscape’s recently released Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021. Physician burnout and dissatisfaction are not new, but before the pandemic in last year’s survey, 82% of doctors reported they were largely happy outside of work. In 2021, only 58% can say the same.

Everything in moderation, right? Well, when it comes to watching our weight, eating the right foods in moderate quantities is key. But what are those “right” foods? How can we satiate ourselves when we’re hungry and not overeat? The answer, according to the CDC, is eating more low-energy-dense foods such as fruits, veggies, and lean proteins. Read on to find five perfect examples to kill the cravings.

Are you “Team Stocks” when considering investing? Or are you “Team Real Estate”? A little bit of both? Despite stocks and real estate being the two pillars for investing, the nuances of each can be daunting. When considering what makes the most sense for your financial goals, here are some factors that could have implications regarding whether the risk is worth the reward.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly putting a hold on everything, approvals of new drugs have not waned. In fact, despite their high price tags – median prices ranged from $766 million to $2.8 billion – new drugs continue to roll out in 2021. Here are five new drugs approved this year that you may find useful in your clinical practice of medicine.