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• ASH 2019Some Patients with DLBCL Can Skip Radiation: 'It's a Win' A 'no radiation' approach may be possible for managing non-bulky (stage I/II) disease in patients with DLBCL. These patients may do well with just 4 cycles of R-CHOP after an interim PET-negative scan.
  Medscape Medical News, December 08, 2019
• AHA 2019Cardiotwitter Takes the ISCHEMIA Study to Heart The ISCHEMIA trial was a hot topic on Twitter even before it was presented at last month's American Heart Association meeting in Philadelphia. Here's how the commentary unfolded on social media.
  Medscape Medical News, December 06, 2019
• Multifraction Radiotherapy Slightly Better Than Single-Fraction for Metastatic Spinal Compression Multifraction radiotherapy provides slightly better ambulatory status among patients with spinal-canal compression from metastatic cancer, compared with single-fraction radiotherapy, according to findings from the SCORAD noninferiority trial.
  Reuters Health Information, December 04, 2019
• RSNA 2019MRI-Guided TULSA Shows Efficacy in Prostate Cancer MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation can be performed on an outpatient basis, is noninvasive, has low side effects and, in the TACT trial, induced substantial reductions in PSA levels.
  Medscape Medical News, December 05, 2019
• At-Home Urine Test for Prostate Cancer Shows Promise Levels of potential biomarkers for prostate cancer in urine were comparable after a digital rectal examination in a physician's office and at a man's home.
  Medscape Medical News, December 05, 2019
• RSNA 2019Oral Contraception Linked to Smaller Hypothalamus Women who take the birth control pill have a smaller hypothalamus than those who do not, and report more anger and depression, a small study shows, but the mechanism of action is not well understood.
  Medscape Medical News, December 05, 2019
• More U.S. Women Know Breast Density Impacts Cancer Risk A growing number of U.S. women understand that breast density can impact cancer risk, but a new study suggests this isn't prompting more patients to discuss the issue with their doctors.
  Reuters Health Information, December 03, 2019
• Deep-Learning System Accurately Detects Neoplasia in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus A new deep-learning computer-aided detection (CAD) system detects neoplasia in patients with Barrett's esophagus with greater accuracy than general endoscopists, researchers report.
  Reuters Health Information, December 03, 2019
• Atypical Tibial Fracture Unmasking Hypophosphatasia A woman who presented with an atypical proximal tibial stress fracture was consequently diagnosed with hypophosphatasia. Did bisphosphonate use play a role in this case?
  Journal of the Endocrine Society, December 05, 2019
• Do You Always Follow Clinical Guidelines? 'Guidelines convey a false sense of certainty,' writes one physician. 'In science, there is no absolute certainty.'
  Medscape Reader Polls, December 04, 2019
• Reassuring: Patients With Cancer Symptoms Mostly Early-Stage A substantial proportion of patients with cancer symptoms are diagnosed with nonadvanced disease, say UK researchers in findings described as 'reassuring' for patients and physicians alike.
  Medscape Medical News, December 03, 2019
• SABCS 2019Breast Cancer Meeting 'Is Going to Be Spectacular' The 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is chock-full of important research and presentations, said one of the meeting directors.
  Medscape Medical News, December 03, 2019
• Predicting Endometrial Ablation Failure   What patient characteristics might determine the success or failure of endometrial ablation?
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, December 03, 2019
• Fewer Late-Stage Cancers Found With Annual Vs Biennial Mammography Cancers detected in women who undergo annual mammography screening are smaller and less advanced than those found with biennial screening, according to a retrospective study.
  Reuters Health Information, November 27, 2019
• Outcomes of Early Imaging for Low Back Pain in Older Adults Should physicians order imaging for new-onset low back pain in adults over 50? This study assessed the downstream implications of early imaging in this population.
  Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, December 03, 2019
• Managing Nonfunctioning pNET Tumors in Patients With MEN1 When it comes to the optimal management of nonfunctioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in MEN1 patients, many questions remain.
  Clinical Endocrinology, December 03, 2019
• Federal Court Dismisses MOC Complaint vs Radiology Board Judge denies that American Board of Radiology's recertfication program violates the Sherman Antitrust Act.
  Medscape Medical News, December 02, 2019
• Matrix of Factors Predicts Rapid Progression in Early RA A matrix of four factors usually assessed at baseline in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis might help to quickly identify those at risk for rapid progression of radiographic erosions, a study found.
  Medscape Medical News, December 02, 2019
• RSNA 2019The Ethical Threat of Artificial Intelligence in Practice Balancing the transformative advances of machine learning against the risk of unethical use is morally challenging, report specialists who warn that public protections must be put in place.
  Medscape Medical News, December 02, 2019
• AHA 2019Cath Lab Exercise Test Flags Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Low coronary flow reserve found in the cath lab identifies a group of patients unable to adapt to exercise, and researchers suggest this test should be used more for angina without obstructive disease.
  Medscape Medical News, November 28, 2019