The approval of a second thrombolytic for ischemic stroke raises the question of whether there are patient characteristics or circumstances that would make one drug a better choice than the other. Medscape Neurology
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Prostate Cancer Surgeries Drop for Low-Risk Cases
The rate of surgical overtreatment of low-risk prostate cancer showed a significant decline between 2010 and 2024, reflecting improved management practices. Medscape Medical News
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Emerging Biomarkers and Treatments in Anal Cancer
Essential advances in anal cancer include HPV-ctDNA to assess risk for progression after chemoradiation, along with new data supporting frontline chemoimmunotherapy in metastatic disease. Medscape
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New Cancer Risk Data Suggest Hitting Pause on CT Scans
Dr David Johnson comments on data showing that the annual incidence of radiation-induced cancer may be as high as 5%, and why it requires rethinking how we apply this technology. Medscape Gastroenterology
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Is BMI Still the Best Tool for Assessing Weight?
Dr Priya Jaisinghani discusses BMI as a tool for weight management. Medscape
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More Than Half of Primary Aldosteronism Patients Have HPT
Hyperparathyroidism affects 56% of patients with primary aldosteronism, with secondary hyperparathyroidism being the most common type at 81.3%, a Spanish study shows. Medscape News UK
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Is Lower Radiation Dose Effective in Head and Neck Cancer?
A reduced dose of elective radiation is safe and does not compromise treatment efficacy in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Medscape Medical News
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Bone Health in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often experience low bone density as well. Drs Misra and Pani offer insight into monitoring and managing bone health in IBD. Medscape Gastroenterology
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Adrenalectomy Cuts Fracture Risk in Adults With MACS
Adults with mild autonomous cortisol secretion show a significant reduction in vertebral fracture risk following adrenalectomy. Medscape Medical News
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We’ve Got the Cure for Hepatitis C: Most Kids Never Get It
Many children with hepatitis C do not receive treatment. Medscape Medical News