Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
01/29/2025
Kate Young
Neoadjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab demonstrated improved event-free survival, higher pathologic complete response rates, and lower toxicity compared with chemotherapy in patients with resectable...
01/29/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/29/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
The FDA has proposed new draft guidance to improve the accuracy of pulse oximeters across all skin tones, addressing long-standing concerns about potential disparities in performance.
01/29/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/28/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A new study outlines key barriers and facilitators to adopting a clinical practice guideline aimed at improving perinatal pain management and identifies strategies and tools to support implementation in...
01/28/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/28/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA is seeking a cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain tobacco products at minimally or nonaddictive levels. This initiative, if finalized, would be what the FDA calls a “significant step”...
01/28/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/28/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A ceramide and niacinamide-containing moisturizer (CCM) significantly enhances acne treatment outcomes by reducing lesions and improving skin barrier function when used alongside standard anti-acne...
01/28/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/27/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized trial evaluated the effectiveness of nonopioid versus opioid analgesics for managing pain after mandibular third-molar extraction surgery.
01/27/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/27/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
New findings from the Women’s Health Initiative trials provide long-term insights into the effects of hormone therapy regimens on ovarian and endometrial cancer incidence and mortality.
01/27/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/24/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A large multicenter study suggests that artificial intelligence-supported mammography screening can improve breast cancer detection rates without increasing recall rates, addressing key challenges in...
01/24/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/23/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study explores how combining cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with pain management could impact outcomes for patients with chronic spinal pain and insomnia.
01/23/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/22/2025
Kate Young
Brain age gap may be a potential biomarker for cognitive impairment, revealing that adults with sickle cell anemia and those from economically deprived backgrounds show signs of premature brain aging linked...
01/22/2025