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• No Survival Benefit for Upfront VEGF Inhibitors in Metastatic CRC February 6, 2023
  In fact, the worst survival outcomes were seen with the most commonly used first-line regimen, FOLFOX chemotherapy plus the VEGF inhibitor bevacizumab. Medscape Medical News
• Omit Digital Rectal Exam in Prostate Cancer Surveillance? February 6, 2023
  The routine use of MRI during active surveillance for prostate cancer obviates the need for another exam that some patients find uncomfortable, an expert panel agreed. Medscape Medical News
• California Won't Require COVID Vaccine to Attend Schools February 6, 2023
  The availability of multiple vaccines has lessened the viruses' effects for many — offering relief to what had been an overwhelmed public health system. Associated Press
• New Trials in Urologic Cancers: Could Your Patient Benefit? February 6, 2023
  Perhaps one of your patients could benefit from clinical trials that are currently recruiting patients with urologic cancers, including prostate cancer. Medscape Medical News
• A Technicality Could Keep RSV Shots From Kids in Need February 6, 2023
  The Vaccines for Children program, which buys more than half the pediatric vaccines in the United States, may not cover the RSV shot for babies because it's not technically a vaccine. Kaiser Health News
• Race and Geography Tied to Breast Cancer Care Delays February 6, 2023
  A recent study suggests the need to target high-risk geographic regions and patient groups to ensure timely breast cancer care. Medscape Medical News
• What Is the Psychological Cost of Performing CPR? February 6, 2023
  Although most people who perform CPR feel satisfaction about having done their duty, the experience can be emotionally challenging and have consequences for one's family and work life. Medscape Medical News
• Nitroglycerin: How An Explosive Became a Cardiac Drug February 6, 2023
  Alfred Nobel may be famous for inventing dynamite but it was the earlier discovery of nitroglycerin by Ascanio Sobrero that ultimately led to our use of nitrates in cardiovascular medicine. Medscape Medical News
• Study Shows Deadly Toll on MDs of Pandemic's Early Wave February 6, 2023
  The excess physician death rate evaporated once COVID-19 vaccines became widespread, researchers found. Medscape Medical News
• Health Misinformation Has Deadly Consequences in Canada February 6, 2023
  In 2021, misinformation contributed to 198,000 COVID-19 cases and 2800 virus-related deaths in Canada, according to researchers. Medscape Medical News
• These Nurses Left Nursing Behind for Careers They Love February 6, 2023
  Since nursing can be one of the most stressful careers in medicine, it's no wonder many nurses leave for greener career pastures. Here's the intel on what they're doing now. Medscape Medical News
• Polypill May Slow Functional, but Not Cognitive, Decline February 6, 2023
  A polypill that targets vascular risk factors can help slow functional but not cognitive decline compared with placebo in older relatively healthy adults, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
• US House Plans Vote to End Foreign Air Traveler COVID Vaccine Mandate February 6, 2023
  The US House of Representatives plans to vote next week on a bill that would end a requirement that most foreign air travelers be vaccinated against COVID-19, Majority Leader Steve Scalise said on Friday. Reuters Health Information
• Why Lightning Zigzags February 6, 2023
  A collision of electrons and oxygen creates special oxygen molecules that appear to be the reason why lightning strikes in a zigzag pattern. Quick Take
• Hospital Can't Sidestep COVID Hazard Pay for Workers, Judge Rules February 6, 2023
  A private equity-backed hospital in Southern California failed in its bid to strike down a city's mandate to give hazard pay to hospital workers during the pandemic. Medscape Medical News
• 'Exciting': Off-the-Shelf T-cell Therapy Shows Promise February 6, 2023
  Posoleucel, an investigational off-the-shelf T-cell therapy, showed promising safety and efficacy for eradicating multiple viruses in patients who had allogeneic stem cell transplant (allo-SCT). MDedge News
• World Cancer Day: Half of Cancer Deaths Can Be Prevented February 4, 2023
  Nearly half of cancer-related deaths are the result of tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods, and thus preventable; the Union for International Cancer Control is calling on governments to take a stand. Medscape Medical News
• Cath Ablation for AF No Less Safe, Effective in Cancer Patients February 3, 2023
  Freedom from recurrence or reablation and safety outcome were similar at 12 months regardless of whether patients had a recent cancer diagnosis or were on anthracyclines. First Look
• FDA OKs Sacituzumab Govitecan for HR+ Metastatic Breast Cancer February 3, 2023
  Investigators reported an overall survival benefit of 3.2 months versus single agent chemotherapy in previously treated patients. FDA Approvals
• Three Wild Health Technologies in (or Close to) Clinical Trials February 3, 2023
  If you thought AI was remarkable, just wait until you see these. WebMD Health News