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News • Wound management

Compression for venous leg ulcers: which method works best?

Strong compression is important for people with venous leg ulcers, to improve blood flow and support healing. Now, a study explores the pros and cons of different bandages, wraps, and stockings.

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News • Research identifies information barriers

‘Top surgery’ and breast cancer risk: Towards informed decision-making

Transgender and gender diverse individuals undergoing gender-affirming mastectomy (‘top surgery’) often lack information on how the procedure will affect breast cancer risk, a new study finds.

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News • Molecular imaging

Fever of unknown origin: PET/CT enhances diagnosis

PET/CT can add valuable information to aid the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin (FUO), directly influencing the clinical management in nearly 75% of patients, a new study finds.

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News • Improved tumor response and survival outcomes

Focused ultrasound may enhance chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer

Results from a recently published clinical trial suggest that combining focused ultrasound with chemotherapy may improve tumor response and survival outcomes in patients with pancreatic cancer.

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News • Pediatric oncology

"Genomic fingerprints" left by chemotherapy could point to more precise cancer treatments

Chemotherapy of many childhood cancers leaves specific traces in the DNA, a new study finds. These changes could help clinicians spot treatment resistance earlier, before cancer returns or spreads.

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News • Immunoassay limitations

Sickle cell trait could throw off diabetes test, study finds

A common diabetes test could miss the condition in people with sickle cell trait, new research suggests. Understanding this limitation of immunoassay testing could help guide protocols and policies.

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