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Hematology-Oncology

Targeting Leukemic Stem Cells in AML: Overcoming PI3K Inhibitor Resistance through Epigenetic Modulation

This article explores novel therapeutic strategies in acute myeloid leukemia by combining PI3K inhibitors with EZH1/2 dual inhibitors to overcome epigenetic resistance mechanisms in leukemic stem cells, offering promising pathways to preven

Oct 8, 2026
news

Evaluating Optimal Corticosteroid Duration for Mild Immune-Related Pneumonitis: Insights from a Randomized Trial

A randomized trial shows that a 6-week corticosteroid taper is superior to a 3-week taper for mild immune-related pneumonitis, establishing 6 weeks as the evidence-based standard for short-term treatment success.

Oct 8, 2026
news

Impact of Ocular Proton Therapy on Corneal Subbasal Nerve Plexus in Uveal Melanoma: Longitudinal Confocal Microscopy Findings

Ocular proton therapy causes significant decreases in corneal nerve fiber parameters in uveal melanoma patients, with partial recovery by 12 months and minimal changes in corneal sensitivity and patient-reported outcomes.

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Hematology-Oncology

Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of First-Line Ibrutinib-Venetoclax in Older Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Insights from the 67-Month GLOW Study

The GLOW phase III trial demonstrates that fixed-duration ibrutinib-venetoclax provides superior overall survival, progression-free survival, and safety compared to chlorambucil-obinutuzumab in older/comorbid CLL patients, with durable dise

Oct 8, 2026
General Surgery

Evolving Surgical Patterns and Outcomes in Young Women with Breast Cancer: Insights from a Decade of National Data

This large-scale study reveals that adolescent and young adult women with breast cancer predominantly undergo mastectomy and experience comparable perioperative outcomes to older women, despite a higher metastatic burden.

Oct 8, 2026
news

Long-Term Opioid Use After Radiation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

A study at The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals high rates of prolonged opioid use following radiation or chemoradiation in head and neck cancer patients, underscoring the need for tailored opioid stewardship.

Oct 6, 2026Sign in to read
news

Testosterone Inhibition and Reduced Risk of Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Men: Insights from a Large Swedish Cohort

A population-based cohort study in Sweden found that use of 5α-reductase inhibitors, which reduce bioactive testosterone, is associated with a 17% lower risk of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in men, supporting the hor

Oct 6, 2026
Clinical Updates

Enucleation vs Pancreatoduodenectomy for Benign and Low-Grade Pancreatic Head Tumors: A Contemporary Evidence Synthesis

This review synthesizes current evidence comparing enucleation and pancreatoduodenectomy for benign and low-grade malignant pancreatic head tumors, highlighting differential perioperative risks, long-term quality of life, and tumor-specific

Oct 6, 2026Sign in to read
General Surgery

Robotic vs Thoracolaparoscopic Esophagectomy: Advancing Surgical Precision in Esophageal Cancer Treatment

A multicenter randomized clinical trial shows robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy yields higher lymph node clearance with comparable safety to conventional thoracolaparoscopic approaches for esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Oct 6, 2026
Gastroenterology

Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Survival in Colorectal Cancer with Liver Metastasis: A Population-Based Analysis

Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act is associated with reduced mortality in patients under 65 diagnosed with colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastasis, notably improving outcomes for those receiving surgical and system

Oct 6, 2026Sign in to read
Clinical Updates

Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Prognostic Impact of Complete Pathologic Response and Influence of Treatment Modality—A US National Database Study

Complete pathologic response (cPR) after locoregional therapies notably improves survival in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients undergoing liver transplantation. Yttrium-90 radioembolization shows superior cPR rates, particularly when

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General Surgery

Robotic-Assisted Esophagectomy: Transforming Surgical Benchmarks in Esophageal Cancer Care

Robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) advances surgical treatment in esophageal cancer, offering improved outcomes and standardization, evaluated through the IDEAL Framework and supported by international registry data.

Oct 6, 2026
news

Evaluating Pembrolizumab, Bevacizumab, and Oral Metronomic Cyclophosphamide in Heavily Pretreated Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer: Real-World Outcomes and Clinical Implications

This study assesses the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab combined with bevacizumab and oral metronomic cyclophosphamide in heavily pretreated platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients, showing modest disease control with manageable tox

Oct 6, 2026
news

Genetic Testing in Endometrial Cancer: Prevalence of Pathogenic Germline Variants and Implications for Clinical Practice in a Diverse Community Cohort

In a large, diverse cohort of women with endometrial cancer, 11.9% harbored pathogenic germline variants, including Lynch syndrome and homologous recombination deficiency-related mutations. Testing at diagnosis identified most Lynch syndrom

Oct 6, 2026
news

Ovarian-Sparing Surgery in Early-Stage Adult Granulosa Cell Tumors: Comparable Survival Outcomes to Bilateral Oophorectomy

This study demonstrates that ovarian-sparing surgery in premenopausal patients with early-stage adult granulosa cell tumors offers survival outcomes similar to bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, supporting fertility-preserving options in clin

Oct 6, 2026
news

TESERA: Advancing Morphologic Subtyping and Prognostic Stratification in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using H&E Whole-Slide Images

TESERA leverages computational pathology to classify hepatocellular carcinoma into biologically distinct morphologic subtypes from standard H&E slides, offering accurate prognosis stratification competitive with clinical and molecular m

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Diabetes & Endocrinology

Exceptional and Durable Response to Selpercatinib in a Patient with Apparently RET-Negative, HRAS-, and NF1-Mutated Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

A 50-year-old woman with metastatic medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) lacking RET alterations exhibited a remarkable sustained response to selpercatinib, suggesting potential efficacy beyond RET-mutated cases.

Oct 6, 2026
Gastroenterology

Harnessing Circulating Tumour DNA for Minimal Residual Disease Detection in Colorectal Cancer: Insights from the INTERCEPT Programme

The INTERCEPT study demonstrates that longitudinal ctDNA testing effectively detects minimal residual disease post-curative treatment in colorectal cancer, enhancing recurrence prediction and refining risk stratification to guide future int

Oct 5, 2026
Clinical Updates

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Based Downstaging Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Evidence, Outcomes, and Clinical Perspectives

This review synthesizes recent evidence on immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based downstaging therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) beyond Milan criteria prior to liver transplantation, highlighting improved oncologic outcomes alongsi

Oct 5, 2026
Oncology

Migrasomes Shed by Metastasizing Tumor Cells Carry Antigens That Can Prime CD8 T Cells, Mouse Study Finds

A Nature Immunology study reports that tumor cells shed antigen-bearing migrasomes during migration, boosting CD8 T-cell responses and reducing metastasis in mice; human data remain descriptive and no vaccine has been tested in people.

Oct 4, 2026
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