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Research finds alternating estrogen and anti-estrogen therapies effective in treating metastatic breast cancer

Advanced or metastatic estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer is commonly treated with drugs that block the estrogen receptor. However, estrogens that stimulate the receptor can also be effective. Building on their previous studies, researchers at Dartmouth Cancer Center recently concluded a Phase II clinical trial aimed to test the efficacy of alternating between estrogen stimulation and estrogen deprivation in patients with metastatic ER+ breast cancer, and to identify tumor characteristics that predict who might benefit from this strategy. The results, newly published ahead of print in Clinical Cancer Research, support cyclical estrogen/anti-estrogen therapy as a promising strategy to treat advanced/metastatic ER+ breast cancer. The POLLY trial stands for “Phase II study of Pre-emptive oscillation of ER activity levels through alternation of estradiol/anti-estrogen therapies prior to disease progression in ER+/HER2- metastatic or advanced breast cancer.” Among 19 patients enrolled in the trial, 3 (16%) experienced tumor shrinkage during cyclical treatment and ...
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Hyperbaric Oxygen May Improve Heart Function in Long COVID

Marilynn Larkin Editor’s note: Find the latest long COVID news and guidance in Medscape’s Long COVID Resource Center. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) increased markers of heart function in a small randomized, controlled trial of patients with long COVID. Patients with reduced left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) at baseline who received HBOT had a significant increase in GLS compared with those who received sham treatment. GLS is a measure of systolic function that is thought to be a predictor of heart failure-related outcomes. The study also showed that global work efficiency (GWE) and the global work index (GWI) increased in HBOT-treated patients, though not significantly. “HBOT is an effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, decompression sickness in divers, and other conditions, such as cognitive impairment after stroke,” Marina Leitman, MD, of the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel, told theheart.org | Medscape Cardiology. Her team also studied HBOT in ...
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Exploring psychological mechanisms to maintain changes in lifestyle and behavior

Changes in lifestyle and behavior might be easy to make. But they are often short-lived. So, what can we do to maintain the changes that we have made? This question has been studied by Frida Skarin, PhD student at the Service Research Center, Karlstad University. In her doctoral thesis, “Positive change for wellbeing: Maintained intervention-induced Behaviors and healthier lifestyles”, she looks at the psychological mechanisms of how to maintain a new behavior. – There is no quick fix. The common denominator to succeed in maintaining intervention-induced behavioral change is that you genuinely want to change your behavior, not just see results. It is also good to have a plan that leaves room for flexibility and preparation in response to new conditions that may arise during the different phases of the behavioral change process, as well as in relation to your life circumstances, your surrounding and yourself, says Frida Skarin. The ...
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Cervical Cancer Screenings Double With Mailed DIY Kits

WebMD Health News Mailing do-it-yourself sampling kits to test for cervical cancer doubled the rate of screening in a population of low-income and under-screened women, researchers say. The self-sampling kits, which detect human papilloma virus (HPV), are available only for use in clinical trials, but the researchers hope that eventually these kits will be approved for use by the general public. The researchers, from the University of North Carolina, explored use of these kits in the My Body, My Test-3 study, which was published online Thursday in the journal Lancet Public Health. Experts writing in a commentary published with the study said it “provides the required evidence that … self-collected samples can be an effective strategy for hard-to-reach populations.” The study involved 665 women (aged 25-64) in North Carolina who were either uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare. The patients had low-income backgrounds and lived in urban areas. More ...
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FDA Approves First-Of-Its Kind Drug to Ease Menopause Symptoms

An Astellas Pharma drug that treats hot flashes and night sweats from menopause is now approved by the FDA, a regulatory decision that makes the therapy the first one that hits a particular central nervous system target to ease the symptoms of this change in life. The Friday approval of the drug, fezolinetant, covers the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms caused by menopause. Tokyo-based Astellas will market the once-a-day pill under the brand name Veozah. In an email, the company said the new drug will carry a wholesale price of $550 for a 30-day supply. Astellas expects Veozah will become available within three weeks. Menopause brings a decline in the production of estrogen and progesterone. The resulting hormonal imbalance can affect the way the body regulates body temperature, leading to hot flashes, the sudden and intense feelings of warmth. While hormone therapy is standard treatment for such vasomotor symptoms, ...
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Abbott expands initiative to increase diversity in clinical trials

May 12, 2023 By Sean Whooley Leave a Comment Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced a new series of programs within its multi-million-dollar initiative to increase diversity in clinical trials and improve care in under-represented populations. The additions to Abbott’s “Diversity in Clinical Trials” initiative build on partnerships, scholarships and the focus on diversified patients. Abbott applied these to its own clinical trials throughout the initiative’s first year. Within that first year, the company established a Diversity in Clinical Trials Medical Advisory Board. Through $5 million in grants, it also sponsored more than 300 scholarships at four historically black colleges and university (HBCU) medical schools, plus the National Black Nurses Association and National Association of Hispanic Nurses. Within this program expansion, Abbott launched a new initiative with the Norton Healthcare Foundation. It aims to build and implement new models of sustainable clinical research alongside the Institute for Health Equity in Louisville, Kentucky. ...
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FDA greenlights a new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes

By Brenda Goodman, CNN CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats during menopause. Veozah, or fezolinetant, made by Astellas Pharma, is the first approved neurokinin 3 (NK3) agonist. It blocks receptors in the brain that play a role in the regulation of body temperature. It’s an alternative to traditional hormone replacement therapies to manage hot flashes, which are a common symptom of menopause that can be disruptive if they become severe. Women at higher risk of stroke, heart attacks or some kinds of cancer are sometimes advised against using hormone replacement therapies because they increase the risk of blood clots and cancers. “Hot flashes as a result of menopause can be a serious physical burden on women and impact their quality of life,” said Dr. Janet Maynard, director of the FDA’s Office of ...
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Researchers discover novel ‘Shanghai APP’ mutation in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting tens of millions of people worldwide, and it is the most common cause of dementia. Early-onset AD is typically associated with mutations in the genes APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2, leading to a more aggressive form of the disease with atypical symptoms. In contrast, the newly discovered “Shanghai APP” mutation has been linked to LOAD, which affects a larger population of AD patients. In a study published in Genes & Diseases, researchers from Ruijin Hospital, affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and other three teams detected the Shanghai APP mutation in a Chinese patient who developed memory decline in his mid-70s. Neuroimaging techniques confirmed the presence of widespread amyloid β deposition, a key hallmark of AD. Using molecular dynamics simulation and in vitro experiments, the team found that the E674Q mutation led to increased processing of APP and production of amyloid β, ...
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Ahead of high-stakes California trial, GSK notches Zantac win in Canada

As GSK’s July court date nears for a key Zantac trial in California, the company can wipe its hands of at least one Canadian class action suit. The company said in a Friday statement that it “welcomes the decision” of the British Columbia Supreme Court to dismiss a proposed class action suit on behalf of Canadian Zantac users. A Vancouver man filed the lawsuit in 2020, alleging that his use of the heartburn med from 2018 to 2019 caused him to develop cancer. His complaint named more than a dozen companies as defendants, including Sandoz Canada and GSK. But the court dismissed the case due to “the uncontroverted evidence that neither ranitidine nor NDMA are reliably associated with increased cancer risk,” GSK said in its statement. Zantac is ranitidine’s brand name and much of the Zantac cases revolve around reports of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) contamination in the products. Health Canada started investigating the potential impurity in ...
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Study shows AI chatbot provides quality and empathetic answers to patient questions

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine indicates that artificial intelligence assistant-generated responses to patients’ questions are better than physicians’ responses regarding quality and empathy. Background Due to social restrictions, virtual healthcare systems have significantly increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This has led to a 1.6-fold increase in electronic patient messages and a concomitant increase in workload and stress among healthcare professionals. All these factors can collectively give rise to a situation where most patients’ messages will be ignored or answered unsatisfactorily. Current strategies to reduce virtual healthcare burdens include restricting electronic message notifications, billing for responses, or delegating messages to less trained medical staff. However, these strategies limit patients’ access to quality healthcare support. Currently, healthcare systems are considering artificial intelligence (AI) assistants to reduce the workload of healthcare professionals. In the current study, scientists have explored the ability of an AI ...
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