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Mutational ctDNA analysis helps predict benefit of 2L ripretinib or sunitinib in GIST
Next-generation sequencing (NGS)–based analysis of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) helps predict benefit of second-line (2L) ripretinib or sunitinib therapy in patients with imatinib-resistant advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST), an exploratory subanalysis of the INTRIGUE trial has shown.
Does LMWH improve live birth rate in women with inherited thrombophilia and miscarriage history?
The use of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) during pregnancy did not increase the likelihood of live birth compared with standard surveillance in women with inherited thrombophilia who have experienced multiple miscarriages, according to a multinational study presented at ASH 2022.
Isolated anti-HBc positivity ups liver-related death risk
Isolated hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) positivity appears to increase the risk of liver-related and liver cancer mortality, particularly when accompanied by a high fibrosis score, according to a study of Korean adults.
Pharmacist-led collaborative gout clinic helps patients achieve serum uric acid goals
A collaborative clinic led by a pharmacist helps patients with gout to attain better clinical outcomes in the management of their condition, even in the presence of renal impairment, reports a Singapore study. The clinic provides safe, stepwise increments of urate-lowering therapy (ULT) in addition to serum uric acid (SUA) monitoring and adherence reinforcement through frequent initial visits.
SPOTLIGHT shines on zolbetuximab-chemo potential for gastric/GEJ cancer
A combination regimen comprising zolbetuximab and mFOLFOX6* chemotherapy (CT) regimen showed potential as first-line treatment for claudin-18.2-positive**/HER2-negative (CLDN18.2+/HER2–) locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, according to the primary findings of the phase III SPOTLIGHT trial.
