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Adjuvant durvalumab therapy led to a median overall survival of 55.9 months compared to 33.4 months with placebo in patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer who did not progress after chemoradiotherapy.

Cannonball pulmonary lesions on imaging should prompt a thorough investigation for underlying malignancy, particularly germ cell tumors.

The FDA’s approval of new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the KP.2 strain comes amidst concerns about waning immunity and evolving virus variants.

The CDC reports “very high” COVID-19 levels in 32 states, with two new Omicron variants accounting for more than half of all US cases.

Recent studies have identified a range of chemical compounds released by face masks, including microplastics, volatile organic compounds, and plasticizers, prompting a closer examination of potential cumulative exposure risks.