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WCLC Voice of China | Dr. Liang Application of Video-Based Artificial Intelligence in Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer

By Peng Geng 2023.10.23

From September 9th to 12th, 2023, the World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) was held in Singapore. Oncology Frontier deeply engaged in the conference, capturing the latest advancements and witnessing the progress and strides made by China in the international oncology arena. Dr. Liang Hengrui of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University presented the results from Chinese researchers in the field of "Artificial Intelligence Application in Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer" in a brief oral report at the 2023 WCLC.

WCLC Voice of China | Dr. Xie Huikang: The Value of Lepidic and Invasion Patterns New Diagnostic Criteriafor the Differential Diagnosis of AIS, MIA from Invasive Adenocarcinoma

By Peng Geng 2023.10.23

At the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC), Dr. Xie Huikang from Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital presented a study titled " The Value of Lepidic and Invasion Pattern NEW Diagnostic Criteria for the Differential Diagnosis of AIS, MIA from Invasive Adenocarcinoma ." The study aimed to explore whether the new IASLC definitions and standards had an impact on the diagnosis of AIS, MIA, and IAC compared to previous criteria.

WCLC 2023 |Dr. Zhu Zhengfei: SBRT Combined with Dual Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Advanced NSCLC Achieves a Median OS of 34 Months

By Peng Geng 2023.10.23

The 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC), organized by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), was held in Singapore from September 9th to 12th. " Oncology Frontier" invited Zhu Zhengfei from Fudan University-affiliated Cancer Hospital to comment on the findings of the COSINR study.

New Insights from EASL: The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in Preventing and Treating NAFLD/NASH in Children and Adults

By Xiaorong JI 2023.10.23

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease globally and is independently associated with an increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases. Approximately one-third of the global population is currently facing the health threat posed by NAFLD, yet it appears that healthcare systems are not giving it enough attention. On the first day of the 58th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL 2023) and the EASL Congress 2023, Doctor Elisabetta Bugianesi from the Department of Digestive Internal Medicine at the University of Turin, Italy, urged the public to take NAFLD seriously. She provided a detailed overview of lifestyle interventions as a key means of preventing and treating NAFLD, sharing the latest research evidence, guideline recommendations, and future strategies. Hepatology Digest has compiled this report for the benefit of its readers.

Dr. Lu Si: mRNA Vaccines and TIGIT Monoclonal Antibodies — New Stars of 2023 AACR

By Peng Geng 2023.10.23

PD-1 inhibitors have become the international standard for adjuvant treatment of stage IIB-IV melanoma after surgery. Research on the neoadjuvant use of PD-1 monotherapy (pembrolizumab) for resectable melanoma was just published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March of this year. With this, PD-1 inhibitors cover the two major treatment areas of neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of melanoma. Two studies presented at this year's AACR conference have brought new breakthroughs to this field.

Emerging Lymphoma Therapies at AACR 2023: Promising Results in CD19 Immunotherapy, CAR-T Cells, and Dual-Specific Antibodies

By Peng Geng 2023.10.23

The 2023 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting was held in Orlando, USA, from April 14 to 19, 2023. Every year, the AACR Congress reports numerous clinical, basic, and translational studies on cancer, especially innovative therapies in the preliminary phase I/II research stages. At this year's AACR conference, three clinical trials were reported in the lymphoma field, including anti-CD19 immunotherapy Tafasitamab, CD19/CD20 CAR naive/memory T cells, and bispecific quadrivalent antibody (innate cell engager) AFM13.

Dr. Yao Zhu talks to Dr. Nguyen: Advances in Radiotherapy and Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer at ASCO-GU 2023

By Peng Geng 2023.10.23

The 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (ASCO-GU 2023) has concluded. During this conference, several studies related to early-stage/ localized prostate cancer radiotherapy or surgical treatment were presented as oral reports. Among them, the FORMULA-509 study presented by Dr. Paul L. Nguyen of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School showed that for high-risk patients with biochemical recurrence after radical surgery, combining 6 months of ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) with novel hormonal therapy on top of salvage radiotherapy can improve patient survival. "Oncology Frontier" invited Dr. Zhu Yao from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center to have a discussion with Dr. Nguyen, delving into the interpretation of the FORMULA-509 study and other prostate cancer surgery and radiotherapy-related research presented at the conference.

Dr. Ming Zhao: Key Clinical Research in Hepatocellular Carcinoma｜Highlights from APPLE 2023

By Lynn 2023.10.23

From July 6th to 8th, 2023, the 13th Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Meeting (APPLE 2023) was held in Seoul, South Korea. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) experts from around the world gathered to rekindle academic discussions on HCC's basics, clinical aspects, research, and technology offline. The conference featured the latest research results from over a thousand scholars representing more than 50 countries. In this publication, Dr. Ming Zhao from Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, China, offers insightful interpretations of the significant clinical research emerging from APPLE 2023 for the benefit of our readers.

Interview with Minggui Wang at ECCMID 2023

By Peter W. PENG 2023.10.23

The 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) recently took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, drawing attention as one of the first major in-person events since the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, a hallmark in the world of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, attracted numerous participants, among whom was Dr. Minggui Wang, the director of the Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University. Dr. Wang shared insights on the advances and experiences at the conference, with a particular focus on fungal infections.

Dr. Michelle Seif: CAR-T Therapy’s Potential in Treating Fungal Infections丨ECCMID 2023

By Peter W. PENG 2023.10.23

At the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2023), the prospect of utilizing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cells (CAR-T) for medical treatments has emerged as a promising avenue, especially in the realm of infectious diseases. Notably, Dr. Michelle Seif from the University Hospital Würzburg, Germany, has presented new findings that expand upon the potential use of CAR-T therapy in fungal infections.