Pearl Steinzor

Kristen K Ciombor, MD, MSCI, associate professor at Vanderbilt University, explains that results of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in colorectal cancer are promising, but long-term data is still needed.

M. Hossein Kazemi, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist, Astera Cancer Care, discusses emerging tools to use to identify patients with multiple myeloma for de-escalating treatment.

The most-read rare blood articles included studies on cold agglutinin disease , hemophilia B gene therapy, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and hereditary thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura.

This year’s most-read articles on women’s health surrounds racial inequalities, barriers to care, and other topics that affect a woman’s quality of life.

A recent genome-wide association study found hundreds of genes linked to risk for colorectal cancer among a diverse worldwide population.

Paul Thurmes, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist, Minnesota Oncology, spoke on key responsibilities and approaches that are often lacking in cancer care.

Hilary Tindle, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine, Vanderbilt University, spoke on increased rates of smoking and lung cancer within a particular region of the United States called "Tobacco Nation."

Overall survival for patients with combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma is poor, but those who received adjuvant transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) after surgery had a prolonged recurrence-free survival (RFS).

Kristen K. Ciombor, MD, MSCI, associate professor at Vanderbilt University discusses why neoadjuvant immunotherapy is superior to other immunotherapy treatments in colorectal cancer.

M. Hossein Kazemi, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist, Astera Cancer Care, identifies key tools in de-escalating treatment for patients with multiple myeloma.

Data from the study lend support for the need for improved global health policies related to adolescent mental health, a new study finds.

Higher mortality rates linked with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are found in individuals employed in the mining and food service industries, according to a CDC analysis.

Infertility and mental health have a complex relationship, with the impact of mental distress in evaluating for infertility and fertility treatments being quite significant.

Mental and physical health aspects of quality of life (QOL) improved after sutimlimab treatment in patients with cold agglutin disease (CAD) during a phase 3 trial.

The end or relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions was associated with increased risk of severe asthma attacks.

Patients with diabetes may benefit from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) as a standard of care in the primary care setting, according to a recent study that assessed clinicians’ attitudes toward prescribing these tools.

Increasing rates of marijuana consumption highlights a need for research on the effects of smoking marijuana on the lungs.

Kristen K. Ciombor, MD, MSCI, associate professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, spoke on the need for precision medicine approaches in colorectal cancer.

Global health policy should consider the impact of breathlessness symptoms in adults when addressing increasing rates of obesity, according to a recent study.

Infertility and mental health are intertwined, and individuals and couples trying to conceive should have support, according to a recent review.

Compared with patients who have influenza infection, people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have a higher risk of epilepsy and seizures, according to a new study.

An analysis of data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis suggests that adults with asthma may have higher levels of carotid artery plaque, which is associated with greater risk of heart attack or stroke.

A recent study stresses the importance of routine CT screening for improving lung cancer survival outcomes.

A systemic review analysis evaluated associations between epilepsy and seizures in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Policy reforms that expand insurance coverage may play a supporting role in discouraging smoking among adults living with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

A new study has found that a low dose of antidepressants and issues with adherence may contribute to ongoing anxiety or depression among patients with epilepsy on drug therapy.

A risk prediction model may offer insight in evaluating depression and anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

More than 3 billion people worldwide live within highly vulnerable areas with implications for skin health, according to climate change policy makers.

Children and families living in low-income neighborhoods have the highest rate of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizations, according to researchers.

Results from a study on bronchoscopic lung volume reduction and lung volume reduction surgery may aid medical professionals in selecting the best treatment for patients with emphysema.