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High lifetime alcohol intake tied to elevated risk for CRC

Analysis of data from the PLCO cancer screening trial has revealed a significant association between higher lifetime drinking and an increased risk for colorectal cancer.

Co-occurrence of syndromic and monogenic obesity?

A 6-year-old girl with early onset, severe obesity fulfilling the criteria for ROHHAD syndrome was found to have variants in PLXNA3 and PCSK1, genes involved in the leptin‒melanocortin pathway and associated with monogenic obesity.

Atypical presentation of purulent pericardial effusion in SLE patient

A rare case of purulent pericardial effusion secondary to methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus that highlights asymptomatic bacteriuria as a potential early indicator.

Extra clinical signs may improve sepsis diagnosis in limited-resource settings

A systematic review and meta-analysis has identified novel clinical signs that may aid the diagnosis of sepsis in young infants.

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on progress in colorectal cancer

CRC remains a major global health burden, but advances in screening, treatment, and lifestyle-based prevention continue to reshape clinical practice. Gain insights into how the latest research can be leveraged to optimize patient care across the CRC continuum.

Prof. Antoni Castells
Prof. Harpreet Wasan
Prof. Edward Giovannucci
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Are you up to date on targeted therapies for relapsed/refractory AML? 

Join Prof. Amer Zeidan and his expert guests to hear about innovations in molecular testing, emerging therapies, and IDH-targeted treatments, and get practical advice for improving your patient care.

Supported by: independent educational grant from Rigel

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Updated guidelines for the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease

This podcast summarises updated European Renal Best Practice and UK Kidney Association guidelines on treating anemia in CKD. With a focus on hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors (HIF-PHIs) as an alternative to erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents, and key considerations for clinical practice.

Sponsored by:
  • Astellas Pharma, Inc.
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Masterclass webinar: Expert review of CAR T-cell therapy patient cases in R/R DLBCL or R/R FL

Professor Joy Ho and a panel of Asia-Pacific-based experts will examine real-life patient cases in this Masterclass, exchanging insights into their clinical experiences of using CAR T-cell therapy to treat patients with R/R DLBCL or R/R FL.

This educational activity is not intended for healthcare professionals based in the UK, US, or off-label Asia-Pacific countries.

Sponsored by:
  • Novartis Pharma AG
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CAR T-cell therapy medical education hub

This hub presents a curated selection of educational materials focused on the latest clinically relevant topics related to the use of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T‑cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and R/R follicular lymphoma (FL).

This content has been developed in collaboration with and funded by the sponsor Novartis Pharma AG and is not intended for healthcare professionals based in the UK and US.

Sponsored by:
  • Novartis Pharma AG

Integrating ketone and glucose monitoring for optimized diabetes management (Link opens in a new window)

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Familiarize yourself with current and emerging ketone monitoring systems and the most useful clinical scenarios in which to use them through our podcasts and e-learning modules. Lower the barriers to effective prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Supported by:
  • Abbott
Developed by: Springer Health+ IME

Episode 25: Therapeutic cancer vaccines

The next frontier in cancer treatment?

Recently there has been a renewed interest in the prospect of therapeutic cancer vaccines. But what exactly does it mean to vaccinate against cancer, where are vaccines showing the most promise, and what are the challenges of making such vaccines a reality?

Dr. Elias Sayour answers these questions and more in this episode.

Dr. Elias Sayour
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Masterclass webinar: Expert review of CAR T-cell therapy patient cases in R/R DLBCL or R/R FL

Join Professor Joy Ho as she leads a panel of Asia-Pacific-based experts, discussing real-life patient cases and their experiences with CAR T-cell therapy for the treatment of R/R DLBCL or R/R FL. Learn about how to identify appropriate patients for CAR T-cell therapy and how to optimize outcomes with this treatment modality. Gain insights into essential aspects of pre- and post-infusion management, as well as important considerations for treatment sequencing.

This educational activity is not intended for healthcare professionals based in the UK, US, or off-label Asia-Pacific countries.

Sponsored by:
  • Novartis Pharma AG
Prof. Joy Ho
Prof. William Hwang
Dr. Kentaro Fukushima
Prof. Dok Hyun Yoon
Prof. Miki Ando
Developed by: Springer Health+
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Aplastic anemia: managing special patient subgroups and challenging cases (Link opens in a new window)

Learn more about the importance of adapting treatment approaches for special patient populations (eg, elderly or pregnant patients) in this third module of our interactive e-Learning program on diagnosing and treating aplastic anemia.

Supported by:
  • Pfizer
Developed by: Springer Health+ IME
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Latest Open Access Reviews

Extracellular vesicle biomarkers in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: from bulk detection to single-extracellular vesicle profiling and endoscopic liquid biopsy

  • Open Access
  • Review

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains a deadly malignancy owing to its late presentation and the limited sensitivity of current serum biomarkers and imaging for early detection. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), which carry proteins, nucleic …

The use of computed tomography during follow-up after ablation of cT1 renal cell carcinoma: evidence for overuse

  • Open Access
  • Review

In the past two decades, tumor ablation (TA) has emerged as a widely used treatment modality for small renal masses, which are defined as contrast-enhancing solid or cystic lesions measuring up to 4 cm [ 1 ]. TA is less frequently employed for cT1b …

Augmenting Venous Return in Fontan Circulation: The Role of the Skeletal Muscle Pump and Implications for Mechanical Compression Devices—A Review of the Literature

  • Open Access
  • Review

Post-Fontan patients often face significant hemodynamic challenges, including systolic dysfunction and diminished cardiac output due to reduced preload and venous return. Long-term complications such as hepatic dysfunction and protein-losing …

On-demand webinar: NTRK fusion-positive NSCLC (Link opens in a new window)

  • NSCLC
  • Independent Medical Education

1.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)

This enduring discussion- and case-based webinar explores the latest developments in NTRK fusion-positive non-small-cell lung cancer. Gain perspectives from pathology, oncology, and beyond to best manage this subset of patients.

Supported by:
  • Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Developed by: Springer Health+ IME
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