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Timely Skin Cancer Screening After Organ Transplant Still Lacking

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Recent skin cancer risk stratification guidelines did not improve rates of timely dermatologic follow-up visits among solid organ transplant recipients, according to an analysis of claims data. The rate of post-transplant dermatology.

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Cancer therapy–related salivary dysfunction

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Salivary gland dysfunction is a common side effect of cancer treatments. Consequently, changes in salivary function can profoundly impair quality of life for cancer patients. Current and emerging approaches to treat cancer therapy–induced dry mouth are presented using radiation-induced salivary dysfunction as a model.

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FMT May Combat Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Resistance in Advanced Solid Cancers

HCPLive

New research suggests combined treatment with fecal microbiota transplant and anti-PD-1 inhibitors may help overcome immune checkpoint inhibitor resistance in gastrointestinal cancers.

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New Dodero Center at UH will Revolutionize Limb Salvage

DAIC

But nearly halfof all patients with CLTI will die within two years after amputation, which is higher than the mortality rates for breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer combined. For patients with no other options, amputation may become imminent. The Doderos give generously through The Sam J.

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American College of Cardiology (ACC) Program Set for Cardiac Oncology Conference, “Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient”

DAIC

The event is offered as an interdisciplinary and interspecialty course to provide clinicians and researchers with the tools needed to improve the cardiovascular (CV) health of cancer patients in everyday practice. 9-11, 2024, with program planners preparing a robust program. The opening Plenary session, “Perspective from the U.S.

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Early-onset cardiac dysfunction following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Open Heart

Objective Heart failure following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is a serious complication that requires early detection; however, the clinical implications of early-onset cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) following allo-HSCT remain unclear. to 3.52), p=0.016; HR (95% CI) 2.96 (1.40

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Ochsner Children’s Hospital Advocates to Close the Gap in Pediatric Heart Care

DAIC

As the only pediatric heart transplant program in Louisiana and the only program in the state to offer advanced mechanical support options for pediatric cardiology patients, Ochsner Children’s Hospital is committed to advocating for additional medical devices to enhance its high-quality care to pediatric patients awaiting transplant.