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Cannabis users at greater risk of heart attack, stroke
The use of cannabis appears to contribute to a higher risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, with a similar but rising trend in ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, as shown by the results of a study presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions 2024.
Cannabis users at greater risk of heart attack, stroke
21 Dec 2024
Pancreatitis rare after EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration
Pancreatitis seldom occurs following endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of pancreatic cystic lesions, but when it does, the severity is usually mild, with no cases of death.
Pancreatitis rare after EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration
20 Dec 2024
FOLFOX plus nab-paclitaxel exceeds expected ORR, shows favourable haematotoxicity in gastric/GEJ adenocarcinoma
An open-label single-arm phase II trial of FOLFOX and nab-paclitaxel (FOLFOX-A) reports a target-exceeding objective response rate (ORR) and a more favourable haematologic toxicity profile than triplet regimen historical controls in metastatic/advanced unresectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma.