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New research presented at ASCO GI positions both agents as potent therapeutic options, with potential to redefine standard care for aggressive HER2-driven gastrointestinal cancers.

The latest dietary guidelines emphasize reducing processed foods, promoting whole foods, and increasing protein intake, aiming to improve public health.

Adults with hypertension who have prediabetes and subclinical myocardial injury or stress face a higher risk of incident heart failure, a study suggests.

Visual acuity and central macular thickness improved in patients with diabetic macular edema who used combined phacoemulsification and intravitreal dexamethasone implants.

Influenza surveillance is essential to accurately measure disease burden, guide policy, and strengthen preparedness for future pandemics, according to Marco del Riccio, MD.

On average, patients with multiple prior dermatology visits still scored below 75% when identifying common skin cancer terms, underscoring the need for clearer patient-physician communication.

As part of the deal, AbbVie is expanding its direct-to-patient offerings through the TrumpRx program.

ED law enforcement interactions affect survivors of violence and immigrant patients, emphasizing training and advocacy.

This week's news roundup covers updates in health policy, technology, and access to pharmaceuticals.

Methylprednisolone was more effective in treating thymoma compared with docetaxel but adverse effects were more common.

Among patients who did receive early DNAR orders, survival to hospital discharge did not differ by race or ethnicity.

Recent findings support the use of EHRs not only for individual patient care but also for family-centered interventions to curb the growing diabetes epidemic.

Patients undergoing lung or colon cancer surgery at rural hospitals that later closed had better outcomes after transfer to high-performing oncology centers.

Last week, OpenAI launched AI tools for health care organizations, including ChatGPT for Healthcare, designed to improve care and streamline administrative tasks.

Risk-based vaccination strategies and clinical pathway integration could improve coverage and strengthen future influenza preparedness, according to Marco del Riccio, MD.

Nursing home capacity has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic, causing greater strain on postacute care, especially in rural areas.

A recent study reveals that medical debt significantly increases the risk of housing instability, highlighting urgent implications for health policy and financial security.

Amivantamab-vmjw combined with FOLFOX/FOLFIRI delivers encouraging response rates, durable benefit, and manageable safety.

Social determinants of health influence heart failure and arrhythmia risk in HCM, highlighting the need for more holistic, equitable risk stratification.

W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, FASCO, champions the dyad model to enhance oncology care accessibility, bridging gaps between rural patients and clinical trials.

Yara Abdou, MD, emphasizes that addressing fertility, survivorship, and quality of life is key to improving outcomes for young patients with breast cancer.

The complex disparities in pancreatic cancer survival trends across demographics and regions highlight urgent needs for targeted interventions.

Although influenza vaccine uptake remains low, improving access, recommendations, and trust may help close coverage gaps.

Zanidatamab shows promise in extending survival for patients with HER2-positive biliary tract cancer, marking a significant breakthrough in treatment options.

Reduced doses and shorter durations of venetoclax can enhance treatment outcomes and reduce adverse events in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Johnson & Johnson partners with the Trump Administration to lower drug prices and utilize TrumpRx.com, joining a growing list of pharmaceutical companies.

Patients with unresectable stage III non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) had previously received neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy.

Circulating tumor DNA shows promise in detecting esophageal cancer recurrence earlier than traditional methods, enhancing posttreatment surveillance.