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Black men less likely than nonblack patients to adopt active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer
Overall active surveillance rates are up for low-risk prostate cancer, though the increase is significantly smaller for black patients
18 minutes ago - BWH - 2 articles
Prostate cancer marker activates growth factors that contribute to tumor spread
A new study indicates that PSA, a prostate cancer marker, is one of the catalysts that activate vascular endothelial and lymphangiogenic growth factors which contribute to the...
1 hour ago - News Medical - 2 articles
Overexpression of tumor suppressor gene may lead to B-cell lymphoma, study finds
Miguel Gallardo, researcher and coordinator of the H12O-CNIO Haematological Malignancies Clinical Research Unit headed by Joaquín Martínez at the Spanish National Cancer...
4 hours ago - News Medical
Comparative osteoradionecrosis rates in bony reconstructions for head and neck malignancy
Bony free flaps are used to reconstruct head and neck cancer defects. The most commonly used flaps are the free fibula flap and the deep circumflex iliac artery flap...
4 hours ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
FDA OKs Alpelisib, First PI3K Inhibitor for Breast Cancer
The FDA approved alpelisib to be used with the FDA-approved fulvestrant in certain patients with breast cancer. A companion test was also approved. FDA Approvals
7 hours ago - Medscape - 2 articles
FDA approves Piqray, first PI3K inhibitor for advanced breast cancer
The FDA on Friday approved alpelisib, the first PI3K inhibitor to treat postmenopausal women and men with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, PIK3CA-mutated breast cancer...
9 hours ago - Healio - 2 articles
Bioimpedance spectroscopy better than tape measure for assessing woman's lymphedema risk
Bioimpedance spectroscopy is better than a tape measure for assessing a woman's risk for developing lymphedema after breast cancer surgery, according to interim results of a...
10 hours ago - News Medical - 2 articles
Cancer cells are quick-change artists adapting to their environment
New research shows that cancer cells of glioblastomas - conspicuously aggressive solid brain tumors - manifest developmental plasticity and their phenotypic characteristics are...
10 hours ago - ScienceDaily
Screen-Detected Breast Cancer Rates Similar With Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Digital Mammography
Breast cancer detection is similar with digital breast tomosynthesis or standard digital mammography, though DBT may reduce recall rates, researchers say. Reuters Health...
10 hours ago - Medscape
After 86 Skin Cancer Surgeries, This Woman Has A Warning We All Need To Hear
Lisa Pace has had dozens of skin cancers removed from her body, and tanning beds are likely to blame Lisa Pace began using a tanning bed in high school because a friend of hers...
11 hours ago - Scary Mommy
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Holidays may Disrupt Drug Routines of Children with Diabetes
Drug adherence is decreased among children with type 1 diabetes during school holidays and on weekends, finds a new study.
Effects of Short-Term Daily Community Walk Aide Use on Children With...
Purpose: To determine the effects of functional electrical stimulation on the main impairments affecting gait in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Methods: A...
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A study published recently has found a level of liver toxicity for CBD, putting up a big caveat to the notion within the hemp/CBD world that its products have nothing in the...
First Mesothelioma Treatment in 15 Years Approved
The new device was approved under the Humanitarian Device Exemption, which was created to encourage innovation in rare diseases.
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If your new addition is born between the dates of May 21st and June 21st, congratulations - it's twins! Okay, maybe not twins in the traditional sense (although if you really...
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With the right skills, preppers can significantly improve their chances of surviving various scenarios. Do you have what it takes to survive the common causes of death during...
Research shows doctors avoid talking to elderly patients about their mental...
There is nothing easy about getting older. Limited mobility, cognitive decline and the death of loved ones can leave the elderly feeling depressed and lonely. Studies have...
Physicians Unaware Of Cancer Risk Among Women With Dense Breasts
Primary care physicians were less aware of breast cancer risk for women with dense breasts or their state's breast cancer density laws, according to a new study.
Stay Safe and Well from the Summer Heat
Summer Health Tips: While summer months are fun and exciting, it can also lead to a few seasonal health concerns like dehydration, sunburn, heat stroke, etc. So, stay safe and...
Weighing Yourself Daily May Help Cut Holiday Weight Gain
Stepping on the scales every day may be the key to weight loss. Engaging in daily self-weighing can help prevent people from gaining extra weight during holidays, finds a new...