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Encorafenib with cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 is approved by the USFDA for metastatic colorectal cancer with a BRAF V600E mutation

On December 20, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration conferred accelerated approval for encorafenib (Braftovi, Array BioPharma Inc., a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.) in conjunction with cetuximab and mF...

Nutritional Advice for Liver Transplant Patients: Pre-and Post-Surgery

Liver TransplantLiver transplantation is a life-saving intervention in patients with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure. Adequate nutrition is an important component of pre-transplant prep...

Immunotherapy for bladder cancer

  Immunotherapy Immunotherapy has transformed the way bladder cancer is treated, opening up new opportunities for patients, especially those with advanced or resistant disease. Through the power ...

The Psychological Impact of Liver Transplantation on Patients and Families

Liver transplantationLiver transplant is a life-saving intervention for patients with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, and some genetic disorders. Though the physical and medical aspects ...

Advances in Liver Transplant Surgery: Techniques and Technologies

IntroductionLiver transplant surgery has seen tremendous progress in the last few decades, transforming the therapeutic possibilities of patients with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, and...

Liver Transplantation for Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis: Eligibility and Outcomes

IntroductionLiver transplantation is a life-saving intervention for end-stage liver disease patients, including alcohol-related cirrhosis (ALC) patients. Alcohol-related cirrhosis is the result of chr...

The Role of Living Donor Liver Transplants in Addressing Organ Shortages

 IntroductionLiver transplant is a life-saving operation for end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, or some metabolic disorders. But demand for liver transplantation far outweighs the supply o...

Understanding Post-Liver Transplant Medications: A Comprehensive Guide

 Liver transplantLiver transplantation is a life-threatening surgery for those afflicted by end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, or certain metabolic conditions. As serious as the operation ...

Ensartinib is approved by the USFDA for ALK-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer

 On December 18, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration sanctioned ensartinib (Ensacove, Xcovery Holdings, Inc.) for adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive locally advanced or ...

Durvalumab is approved by the USFDA for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

 On December 4, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration sanctioned durvalumab (Imfinzi, AstraZeneca) for adults with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) whose condition remains stable after...

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