Publications by authors named "E C Heath"
Objective: Racial disparities in clinical communication quality are well-established but most clinical communication assessment tools are created without the collaboration of racially-diverse patient populations. Our objective was to collaborate with Black and White cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates to develop and validate a tool to assess physicians' patient-centered communication.
Methods: A panel of Black and White cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates (n = 11) and researchers observed and discussed video-recorded patient-physician cancer clinical interactions to generate and refine a list of physician communication behaviors considered critical for high-quality patient-centered communication.
Background: Belzutifan, a first-in-class HIF-2α inhibitor, has shown antitumour activity as monotherapy and in combination with cabozantinib in patients with previously treated advanced kidney cancer. The phase 2 LITESPARK-003 study was designed to determine the antitumour activity and safety of belzutifan in combination with cabozantinib in patients with advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma that was previously untreated (cohort 1) or previously treated with immunotherapy (cohort 2). Here, we report results from cohort 1 of this clinical trial.
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- This study focused on the diverse types of FOXA1 genetic alterations found in prostate cancer and their implications for clinical management.
- Researchers classified FOXA1 mutations into four distinct classes, each with specific characteristics and prognostic significance based on survival outcomes.
- Results indicated that certain FOXA1 alterations, particularly class 1A, were linked to improved survival rates, while other classes, especially class 2 and amplified versions, were associated with poorer outcomes and higher risks in treatment response.
Multicomponent body composition of university club sport athletes.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr
December 2025
Background: The body composition of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes is well documented but no such data exist for university club sports athletes. Additionally, the majority of norms for NCAA athletes were created from individual methods requiring assumptions.
Objective: This study used a four-component (4C) model to measure the body composition of university club sports athletes.
Article Synopsis
- The importance of germline genetic testing (GGT) for prostate cancer patients has grown, as it helps tailor treatment plans and manage the disease more effectively.
- GGT is now considered a standard practice not just for prostate cancer, but also for other cancers like breast and ovarian, emphasizing the need for all patients to have equitable access to this testing.
- Offering comprehensive GGT allows for better decision-making between patients and doctors, aids in detecting potential future cancers, and facilitates testing for family members who may be at risk.