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Many Patients With Cancer Visit EDs Before Diagnosis
Factors associated with an increased likelihood of an ED visit ahead of diagnosis included having certain cancers, living in rural areas, and...
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Plasma Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Inversely Associated With Cancer
The findings support possible small net protective roles of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs in the development of new cancer incidence, the researchers...
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Should the Body Roundness Index Replace BMI?
Several studies have suggested that BRI could be a valuable tool for assessing health risks.
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Cardiovascular Disease 2050: No, GLP-1s Won’t Save the Day
Harvard Medical School professor tells “where we will be in 2050” if prior trends remain the same.
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ICD-10-CM Codes for CCCA, FFA Now Available
“This development represents a positive step toward improving care for individuals affected by these challenging conditions,” said Amy McMichael,...
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Industry Payments to Peer Reviewers Scrutinized at Four Major Medical Journals
Major medical journals relied on peer reviewers who received more than $64 million in non-research payments between 2020 and 2022.
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Risk Assessment Tool Can Help Predict Fractures in Cancer
Researchers collected data on bone mineral density and fractures in 9,877 patients with cancer and 45,875 matched control individuals without...
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Is BMI Underestimating Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women?
Researchers conducted a case-control study including 1,033 breast cancer cases and 1,143 postmenopausal population controls; both BMI and body fat...
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How to Treat Cancer While Preserving Fertility
Some chemotherapies are known for their effects on oocytes, follicle maturation, and spermatogenesis, but knowledge about newer treatment options...
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Does Medicare Advantage Offer Higher-Value Chemotherapy?
Researchers conducted a cohort study to look at Medicare Advantage enrollment and treatment patterns for patients with cancer receiving...
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AACR Cancer Progress Report: Big Strides and Big Gaps
The report focused on strides made in cancer care, prevention, and early detection and highlighted areas where more research and attention are...