Medical Journal March 11, 2023

The Dose Is Too High: Rethinking TKI Dosing

Standard TKI doses are often too high for long-term care. Dr Mark Kris shares his strategy for smart dose reductions that protect patient outcomes.

Optimizing Therapy in Early Stage HER2+ Breast Cancer

Cure rates are climbing, and so is the complexity of getting there. Dr Yara Abdou takes a closer look at optimizing HER2+ early-stage breast cancer therapy.

The ‘Pack-Year’ Approach to Cardiac Risk Management

The Curbsiders share practical insights on navigating complex cardiac risk factors and optimizing cholesterol.

The Looming 100-Million Cancer Workforce Crisis

Global workforce inequities are widening the cancer survival gap. Prof David Kerr highlights the stark realities and calls for an improved training approach.

Are Smart Glasses the Future of Collaborative Surgery?

Orthopedic surgeon Amgad Nakhla is using smart glasses in theater to bring remote expertise into com-plex cases and support real-time decisions.

Thyroid: A Year in Review

Drs Kaniksha Desai and Anupam Kotwal discuss thyroid: a year in review.

Fast Five Quiz: PPF Management

What do you know about the management for progressive pulmonary fibrosis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.

CT Radiation Risk: Is it Time to Rethink Imaging?

Two high-impact studies link routine CT scans to significant lifetime cancer risks. Dr Maurie Markman discusses why we can no longer ignore the data.

Preview: New Thyroid Nodule Guidelines

Drs Kaniksha Desai and Victor Bernet discuss the new guidelines for thyroid nodules.

Migraine and Stroke: What's the Real Risk?

Neurologist Indu Subramanian and migraine expert Andrew Charles discuss the risk for stroke in patients with migraine.

De-Escalated Treatment for Early Breast Cancer Continues to Gain Momentum

More patients of all ages skip sentinel lymph node biopsy, get less aggressive RT or none at all

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Much Higher for Certain Group, Study Suggests

Long-term follow-up of low-risk pancreatic cystic lesions may be necessary

Creeping Gradients After TAVR Linked to Poor Longer-Term Outcomes

Registry tracked incidence, prognostic impact of early hemodynamic valve deterioration

Tile-Based Radiation Tops Standard for Resected Brain Metastases

Approach significantly improved local control, and longer survival observed in trial

Trump's Doc Says President Is in 'Excellent Health' as BMI Approaches Obesity Range

Report shows Trump has a BMI of 29.7 and was given advice on diet and physical activity

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