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Tracking Patient-Reported Symptoms Improves Cancer Care, Trial Finds

(3/7, Olivia Dimmer, Northwestern Medicine) reports “Tracking patient-reported symptoms during cancer treatment improved overall patient care, according to a trial published in Nature Medicine...More than 70 percent of study participants said they believed the patient-reported outcomes improved discussions with their care team, according to the findings. More than 80 percent reported feeling more in control of their care and 91 percent recommend the use of patient-reported outcomes to other patients.” Full

Makary Vows To Speed Up Drug Approvals, Expand OTC Access

(3/6, Maaisha Osman, Inside Health Policy) reports “...Testifying before the Senate health committee Thursday (March 6), Makary argued that streamlining FDA approvals would lower drug prices without sacrificing safety, while AI could help regulators identify risks, improve drug development, and prevent crises like past recalls of dangerous medications. ‘I am a big believer that we need to figure out a way to get biosimilars approved quicker, without cutting corners on the scientific review,’ Makary said.” Subscription Required