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Targeted sequencing of plasma Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA at 6–8 weeks after radiotherapy (RT) enhances risk stratification of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) compared with conventional quantitative PCR (qPCR), researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have shown.

Patients with early-stage cervical usual-type adenocarcinoma and adenosquamous carcinoma who undergo minimally invasive radical hysterectomy (RH) appear to have comparable survival outcomes as their counterparts who receive open RH, according to a study.

Patients suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) experience a wide variety of sensory symptoms, reports a recent study. Such heterogeneity among patients could help direct more stratified and individualized interventions.

Use of the novel Chronic Liver Disease (CLivD) score can reliably identify individuals in the general population who are at risk of future advanced liver disease. In addition, risk estimation can be done by anyone through the internet or by using the related scoring sheets.

A recent study of drug information (DI) requests has discovered some opportunities for training and active information in primary care, including medication preparation, patient assistance programs, and patient-related resources, among others.

In children scheduled to receive treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), acidosis and high levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) appear to increase the risk of cerebral injury, reports a new study.