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Annals of Internal Medicine
In a multicenter trial, surgery, needle fasciotomy, and collagenase injections were evaluated for the treatment of treatment-naive Dupuytren contracture. The study demonstrated that, although the initial success rates were similar across treatments, surgical intervention yielded significantly higher success rates at the two-year follow-up, suggesting its potential long-term benefits over less invasive treatments.
Orthopedics/Sports Medicine February 22nd 2024
Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)
LYN-005 represents a breakthrough in schizophrenia management, showing promise in maintaining therapeutic levels and symptom control with just once-weekly dosing.
Psychiatry February 21st 2024
The New England Journal of Medicine
In a recent phase 2 trial, frexalimab, targeting the CD40-CD40L pathway, demonstrated a notable reduction in new gadolinium-enhancing T1-weighted lesions in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Neurology February 21st 2024
In the KEYNOTE-564 trial, adjuvant pembrolizumab demonstrated a significant improvement in disease-free survival among patients with renal-cell carcinoma at high risk of recurrence after nephrectomy, offering a new direction in post-surgical treatment strategies.
Nephrology February 20th 2024
Cancer Therapy Advisor
Recent studies highlight the potential of cabozantinib plus atezolizumab in improving progression-free survival for mCRPC patients and confirm the benefits of high-dose radiotherapy in high-risk prostate cancer treatment, offering new insights into personalized care strategies.
Oncology, Medical February 20th 2024
Oncology News Central (ONC)
The FDA’s approval of irinotecan liposome with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and leucovorin marks a pivotal advancement in first-line treatment options for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, showcasing a notable increase in overall and progression-free survival rates.
Hematology/Oncology February 20th 2024