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Does diabetes affect colorectal cancer outcomes?
“Preventing diabetes complications may help improve survival in patients with CRC, especially [in] female patients and those in the early stages...
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AI flagged skin cancer with near-perfect accuracy, in UK study
The researchers tested the AI by integrating it into a clinical diagnosis process - anticipating a future in which AI helps doctors catch skin...
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Experts question finding that 70% cancer deaths are preventable
The findings represent a snapshot of premature mortality in 2020 but do not necessarily predict progress in cancer control over time.
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Q&A: Cancer screening in older patients – who to screen and when to stop
Guidelines are just guidelines – discuss screening priorities and problems with your patients.
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How Does Military Service Impact Cancer Risk? It’s Complicated
While it’s extremely difficult to link cancer rates to military service, researchers are starting to get some initial...
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Study reveals potentially unnecessary CRC screening in older adults
“Personalized screening incorporating individual life expectancy may improve the value of screening.”
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FDA proposes ban on hair straightener ingredients
The proposal specifies that formaldehyde would be banned, as well as other chemicals that release formaldehyde, such as methylene glycol.
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FDA approves nivolumab for resected stage IIB/C melanoma
Approval was based on findings from a phase 3 trial, which randomly assigned 790 patients to receive nivolumab or placebo by intravenous infusion...
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Mixed CRC screening messaging. Confusing? Some docs think so
The discordance may confuse patients and lead to varying referral practices among primary care physicians.
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AI detects hidden, potentially curable pancreatic cancers
"Artificial intelligence model could mitigate the inadequacies of imaging and the diagnostic errors in interpretation," the authors wrote.