Biomarkers in advanced prostate cancer: Liquid biopsy, ctDNA, and more
February 10th 2025"The management of advanced prostate cancer has evolved significantly, driven in part by the integration of diverse biomarkers that guide treatment decisions from diagnosis through progression," says Nedim Ruhotina, MD.
Anktiva as a lymphocyte rescue molecule: Unlocking the power of NK cells and T cells
February 6th 2025"One way to think about how Anktiva works is it is the first molecule, based on the package insert, that increases and proliferates the NK cells, the T cells, and the CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, without up-regulating the suppressive T cells," says Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD.
MPS2 test validated for detection of high-grade prostate cancer in non-DRE urine
January 30th 2025“MPS2 could potentially improve the health of our patients by avoiding overdiagnosis and overtreatment and allowing us to focus on those who are most likely to have aggressive cancers," says Ganesh S. Palapattu, MD, FACS.
The evolving role of microRNAs in testicular cancer management
"This brief review captures the evolving role of miRNAs, focusing on their clinical relevance and implications as well as future directions for more effective targeted therapeutic interventions," write the authors.
Clarifying coding for percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures
January 27th 2025"From a coding standpoint and from the work performed and valuation of the work and descriptors, it is appropriate to report the dilation (50436 without or 50437 with new access as appropriate) along with the nephrolithotomy codes (50080/50081) when both are performed at the same time by the same provider," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.