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Adjuvant trastuzumab for HER2-positive early BC: 9 weeks or 1 year? Adjuvant trastuzumab for HER2-positive early BC: 9 weeks or 1 year?

Adjuvant trastuzumab for HER2-positive early BC: 9 weeks or 1 year?

05 Oct 2023 byChristina Lau

For patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer (BC), 1 year of adjuvant trastuzumab remains standard of care (SoC) as noninferiority is not demonstrated for a shortened 9-week course of treatment in the final analysis of the phase III ShortHER trial. However, long-term data from the trial provide reassurance in case early discontinuation is needed in low-risk patients.

05 Oct 2023
Combination therapy with olmesartan safe, effective in advanced hypertension

Combination therapy with olmesartan safe, effective in advanced hypertension

04 Oct 2023 byStephen Padilla

Use of olmesartan in a combination therapy for advanced hypertension results in similar cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial infarction (MI), relative to active comparators, according to a study. Additionally, there is no convincing evidence that olmesartan is harmful to patients with hypertension.

04 Oct 2023