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In this episode, Jonathan Sackier sits down with David Wan to discuss the latest advances in colorectal cancer screening, the importance of high-quality colonoscopy, and the emerging role of AI in polyp detection.
Why EGFR Exon 21 L858R Mutations Should Be Treated Differently
BACKGROUND. EGFR gene mutations have been reported in 15–60% of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) with an important difference in prevalence between Eastern and Western populations. 1,2 The most common EGFR-activating mutations in NSCLC include in-frame deletions in exon 19 and a substitution in exon 21 (L858R) which account for 47% and 41%, respectively, of observed EGFR mutations in ...
Adverse Skin Reactions to Metformin - European Medical Journal
Dec 15, 2020 · INTRODUCTION. Metformin, a widely used antidiabetic and antiobesity drug, exerts multiple effects on the skin, and could potentially induce a variety of dermatoses. 1 Among others, the most commonly described drug-induced skin reactions include rash, urticaria, and lichenoid eruption. 2,3 CASE REPORT
26 Neurology May 2024 Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 Poster Review Introduction Ozanimod is a modulator of spingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor 1 and 5. It is approved in multiple countries for the treatment of adults with RMS or
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Poor Colonoscopy Prep - EMJ
Nov 10, 2024 · A RECENT study highlights a concerning link between the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopies.. GLP-1RA drugs, widely used to manage diabetes and obesity, are known to slow gastrointestinal motility, potentially affecting the quality of bowel cleansing necessary for …
May 2, 2024 · Abbreviations: AML: acute myeloid leukemia; CCUS: clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance; del: deletion; EB: excess blasts; FISH: fluorescence in situ ...
94 EMJ • March 2020 EMJ Diabetic Amyotrophy: From the Basics to the Bedside Authors: *James W. Albers,1 Ryan D. Jacobson, 2 David L. Smyth 1. University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Considerations for Choosing Treatment Options for Benign …
Aug 23, 2021 · CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF SUITABLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. Factors influencing the choice of a BPH management solution for an individual patient would include patient evaluation; predicted treatment outcomes achievable by available treatment options; patient preferences; expectations from the chosen treatment option in terms of speed of onset, efficacy, side effects, and QoL; and ...
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