Drugmaker Novartis is halting the distribution of generic Zantac, or ranitidine, while the drug is investigated for NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.

Radiation boosts the immune system of patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after they stop responding to immunotherapy, according to findings presented at the 2019 annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

The opioid crisis is to blame for an “alarming” number of cases of infective endocarditis, according to the American Heart Association.

The need for surgical bailout in heart patients undergoing TAVR is low, according to research published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, but when it is performed outcomes are poor, reaching 50% mortality at 30 days.

AI can predict when patients undergoing radiation treatment for head and neck cancer may lose significant weight or require a feeding tube, according to findings presented at the 2019 annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

The National Lipid Association has issued a position statement recommending the use of icosapent ethyl for treating patients with atherosclerotic CVD or type 2 diabetes, rooting its endorsement in the positive results of the REDUCE-IT study.

A new machine learning approach can predict the negative side effects of radiation treatment in patients with head and neck cancers. The findings, presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting, can help select patients who might need a more tailored care approach.

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine Sept. 17 suggests daily aspirin could result in a net benefit for some people without established CVD, further muddying the debate over whether aspirin is an effective preventive tool for those without heart disease.