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Surgery is a significant contributor to climate change. A resident and a medical student suggest some sustainable solutions.
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Artificial intelligence helped physicians more accurately assess whether a patient responded to bladder cancer treatment.
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Six people share their diverse experiences and emotions along with photos that illustrate their cancer journeys.
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Findings suggest this method could provide data about tumors sooner than MRIs alone.
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As more adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a younger age, a specialist explains why it’s not safe to put off your screening, even during the pandemic.
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Doctors kept dismissing Briana Mezuk Ratliff’s suspicion of colon cancer — until the 35-year-old found the right diagnosis, and treatment.
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Andrew Ackerman was the first COVID-19 patient to be treated with an experimental filter that reduced his inflammation, helping to save his life.
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The trial advances basic science research on the relationship between purine levels and treatment resistance to develop new treatment options for patients.
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Unequal outcomes, and higher spending, seen in patients over 65 who are “dual eligible” for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Providers quickly integrated systemic medications to treat high-risk melanoma into their care after clinical trial results showed their efficacy while simultaneously forgoing lymph node removal surgeries.
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How expert craftsman Jeff Owens paved his way through bladder cancer and built a mini-bread baking empire.
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Nearly 2 decades after a groundbreaking discovery, Arul Chinnaiyan wins a prestigious cancer research award.
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Often found in beauty products and wellness supplements, hyaluronic acid attracts and retains water well. It’s also a major player in the physiology of pancreatic tumors.
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Researchers discover how a gene mutation in the cancerous tumor leads to cell cycle dysregulation and heightened sensitivity to a class of inhibitors.
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A chromatin degrader stops transcription factors from driving cancer, which may serve as a potential treatment approach for over 90% of prostate cancers.