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New study suggests panitumumab with low-dose capecitabine as a safer, effective maintenance treatment for advanced colorectal cancer

Researchers found that a combination of Panitumumab and low-dose Capecitabine is an effective and well-tolerated maintenance regimen for patients with wild-type KRAS metastatic colorectal cancer. The treatment delayed disease progression while managing side effects, improving patients' quality of life.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·TypeNews article·DateFeb 18, 2025

JMIR Publications announces new CEO

Dr. Gunther Eysenbach is stepping down as CEO of JMIR Publications to focus on innovation in academic publishing and AI-driven solutions. Sean Jeong takes over with a proven track record in digital transformation, agile delivery, and program execution.

NewsGuard: Study finds no bias against conservative news outlets

A recent study evaluating NewsGuard's media reliability rating service found no evidence of bias against conservative news outlets. The analysis of over 11,000 sources in nine countries revealed stable trustworthiness scores since 2022, with the US receiving lower ratings due to hyper-partisan sources lacking editorial practices.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalJournal of Quantitative Description Digital Media·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 29, 2025

Anti-correlation between KLRG1 and PD-1 in tumor CD8 T cells

A new study published in Oncotarget discovered an anti-correlation between PD-1 and KLRG1 expression in human tumor infiltrating CD8 T cells. This finding suggests the potential for combination therapy to enhance cancer treatment by targeting both markers simultaneously, which could lead to more significant and long-lasting benefits.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·TypeNews article·DateJan 21, 2025

Dose-dependent relationship between alcohol consumption and the risks of hepatitis b virus-associated cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis and systematic review

A meta-analysis found a dose-dependent relationship between alcohol consumption and the risks of cirrhosis and HCC in HBV patients, with daily alcohol consumption exceeding 12g increasing risk by 6.2% and 11.5% respectively.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateJan 16, 2025

Why some individuals believe fake news and conspiracies

A study published in PLOS Global Public Health found that individuals with high credulity are more susceptible to fake news and vaccine hesitancy. Mistrust was also linked to conspiracy thinking and difficulty distinguishing between real and fake news, particularly in those exposed to childhood adversity.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Global Public Health·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 4, 2024