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First randomized trial of a radiopharmaceutical in kidney cancer finds no skeletal benefit

Results of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology's Phase II RadiCaL trial (Alliance A031801), the first randomized study of a radiopharmaceutical in kidney cancer, found that adding radium-223 to standard care did not improve the length of time patients went without serious bone complications (called skeletal event-free survival) in patients with advanced kidney cancer.

First randomized trial of a radiopharmaceutical in kidney cancer finds no skeletal benefit

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Age-related hearing loss: Why acting early can help older adults stay connected

As 20dB Hearing marks its 24th anniversary, its audiologists reflect on patient journeys, misconceptions and advances in hearing care that have shaped the past two decades

  • Age-related hearing loss affects many older adults, like 67-year-old Sherry Tan.
  • Early intervention prevents social isolation and cognitive decline linked to untreated hearing loss.
  • Modern hearing aids are discreet and advanced, making early treatment more appealing.

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