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CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, visited AtlantiCare leaders in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to discuss the need for legislative and regulatory reform, as well as the $50 billion Rural Transformation Program.

ASCO President Robin Zon, MD, FACP, FASCO, emphasizes how AI solutions and advocacy in enhancing cancer care, ensuring equitable access to innovative treatments for all patients.

Robert Kratzke, MD, urged insurance providers to prioritize fast biomarker testing in non–small cell lung cancer, saying it’s both cost-effective and life-saving.

New insights highlight clinician support for shared survivorship care and identify key factors for effective implementation.

Researchers found a 30% increased risk of cardiovascular events in patients whose diagnosis was delayed by more than a year after an elevated blood pressure reading.

Prenatal exposure to air pollution was associated with childhood obesity risk in a recent study, highlighting the urgent need for environmental health awareness.

Sotatercept-csrk was first approved in 2024 to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults based on results seen in the phase 3 STELLAR trial.

TAS-205 showed no significant impact on motor function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), highlighting the ongoing search for effective treatments for the rare condition.

There are molecular testing gaps in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment, highlighting the need for improved testing and targeted therapy integration.

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing clinical decision-making, improving patient outcomes, and shaping future health care training, as discussed by experts at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

Families caring for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) face significant financial burdens from necessary home and vehicle modifications to enhance quality of life.

Prenatal and early-life factors significantly influence childhood obesity trajectories, highlighting the need for early interventions to promote healthy growth.

Secondary analysis findings from the EMPACT-MI trial highlight empagliflozin's significant cardiovascular and kidney benefits when initiated soon after an acute myocardial infarction.

Many patients value conversations with their rheumatologists and oncologists more than just reading information from a website.

Of 14 metabolites identified, 2 appeared to have “robust” causal relationships with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

During the “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology” meeting from Tennessee Oncology, oncologists explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools like DeepScribe to enhance documentation efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient engagement in clinical settings.

Older patients with small cell lung cancer and significant weight loss were more likely to experience dose interruptions than patients with cachexia.

Participants performed touchscreen-based reaching tasks while wearing wireless motion sensors, which recorded linear acceleration, angular velocity, and roll-pitch-yaw orientation at millisecond resolution.

The plaintiffs are seeking preliminary and permanent injunctions against recent COVID-19 vaccine policy changes and a declaratory judgment that the HHS secretary’s actions were unlawful.

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing decision-making, improving patient care, and streamlining operations, while addressing challenges in data accuracy and equity, said speakers at the Tennessee Oncology “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform community oncology, addressing workforce shortages and reimbursement challenges while enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, discussed speakers at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

Precision oncology has entered a new phase, as data sets mature and a new wave of tools emerges to help clinicians manage cancer care over time.

This approval comes almost a year after the drug received a complete response letter due to third-party manufacturing issues.

Researchers said longitudinal studies are critical to refine and optimize the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Maridebart cafraglutide showed promising results in weight loss, offering a monthly treatment option for obesity with significant health benefits.

Ted Okon, MBA, of the Community Oncology Alliance discusses how community oncology faces a revenue crisis due to the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on Medicare reimbursement, risking patient access to vital cancer treatments.

Artificial intelligence (AI)–based electrocardiogram interpretation (AI-ECG) detected left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) in patients with muscular dystrophy, a recent study found.

Patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (R/R CLL) had similar results when they continued on ibrutinib or stopped and started ibrutinib plus venetoclax based on minimal residual disease (MRD) status.

The findings suggest a role for assessment of variant-carrying status to predict disease progression in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).