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Cancer disparities: One of the most pressing public health issues
“The burden of cancer is not shouldered equally by all segments of the U.S. population,” the AACR states.
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OTC ‘brain boosters’ may pose serious risks, experts say
“We know very little about what is actually in these products.”
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Cognitive impairments in major depression cluster in three patterns
The EMOTICOM test battery is a novel neuropsychological test battery developed specifically to assess what has been called “hot” cognition.
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The 2021 proposed Medicare fee schedule: Can the payment cuts be avoided?
In early August, CMS proposed a number of changes for 2021 that affect physicians. There’s plenty of good, bad, and ugly in this proposed rule.
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COVID-19 shutdown fuels sharp rise in alcohol use
After some states issued stay-at-home orders, one study noted a 54% increase in national sales of alcohol for the week ending March 21, compared...
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AGA announces October GI Forging Forward virtual symposias
Join us for our new GI Forging Forward virtual symposia series, a practical educational training program covering timely topics for GIs through...
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Identifying pancreatitis etiology may help prevent progression
Potential etiology of acute pancreatitis in 2020 includes genetic factors, drugs, and comorbidities.
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Meet the recipients of AGA’s COVID-19 research funding
When COVID-19 hit, the AGA Research Foundation quickly announced the AGA-Takeda COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Awards to provide funding to kick...
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Neoadjuvant mFOLFIRINOX improves DFS, OS effect uncertain
Modified FOLFIRINOX should be considered as a new option for T3-T4 rectal cancer, according to an investigator.
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Genetics and epigenetics could predict response to RA therapies
An individual patient’s genetic and epigenetic profile could predict whether they are likely to respond to certain rheumatoid arthritis treatments...