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Defensive beliefs likely keep people from taking at-home stool tests that screen for colorectal cancer

Defensive beliefs likely keep people from taking at-home stool tests that screen for colorectal cancer

byWileyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially if it is detected early; however, many

Defensive beliefs likely keep people from taking at-home stool tests that screen for colorectal cancer

byWileyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially if it is detected early; however, many
Patients in lower-income countries receive less timely cancer diagnoses

Patients in lower-income countries receive less timely cancer diagnoses

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe time it takes a cancer patient to see a doctor, receive a diagnosis and begin treatment can vary greatly depending on the patient

Patients in lower-income countries receive less timely cancer diagnoses

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe time it takes a cancer patient to see a doctor, receive a diagnosis and begin treatment can vary greatly depending on the patient
Management of refractory or relapsed classic Hodgkin lymphoma in Brazil

Management of refractory or relapsed classic Hodgkin lymphoma in Brazil

by Impact Journals LLCHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Anew review papertitled "Current perspect

Management of refractory or relapsed classic Hodgkin lymphoma in Brazil

by Impact Journals LLCHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Anew review papertitled "Current perspect
What are 'cancer vaccines,' and what similarities do they share with COVID vaccines?

What are 'cancer vaccines,' and what similarities do they share with COVID vaccines?

by Sathana Dushyanthen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBarely a month goes by without headlines announcing yet another advancement in cancer vaccines.Just last month, the United States

What are 'cancer vaccines,' and what similarities do they share with COVID vaccines?

by Sathana Dushyanthen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBarely a month goes by without headlines announcing yet another advancement in cancer vaccines.Just last month, the United States
Uptake of HIV prevention medication doubles with mix of digital health interventions, study finds

Uptake of HIV prevention medication doubles with mix of digital health interventions, study finds

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA Health-led study found a combination of interventions of one-on-one telehealth coaching, peer support forums, and a

Uptake of HIV prevention medication doubles with mix of digital health interventions, study finds

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA Health-led study found a combination of interventions of one-on-one telehealth coaching, peer support forums, and a
Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes Can Reduce Transfusions in Intensive Care

Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes Can Reduce Transfusions in Intensive Care

January 2024Leah LawrenceNew data indicate that the use of tubes that automatically collect less blood in the intensive care unit (ICU) may decrease red blood cell (RBC) transfusions without affecting

Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes Can Reduce Transfusions in Intensive Care

January 2024Leah LawrenceNew data indicate that the use of tubes that automatically collect less blood in the intensive care unit (ICU) may decrease red blood cell (RBC) transfusions without affecting
Collaborative initiative to unravel the role of HLA in individuals with a genetic cancer predisposition

Collaborative initiative to unravel the role of HLA in individuals with a genetic cancer predisposition

by Peter Saueressig,Heidelberg UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34312Scientists from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoreti

Collaborative initiative to unravel the role of HLA in individuals with a genetic cancer predisposition

by Peter Saueressig,Heidelberg UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34312Scientists from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoreti
Body fat percentage vs. BMI: Which is important?

Body fat percentage vs. BMI: Which is important?

by Taylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe start of a new year for many means the start of a new health and fitness journey. Claire Edgemon, senior registere

Body fat percentage vs. BMI: Which is important?

by Taylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe start of a new year for many means the start of a new health and fitness journey. Claire Edgemon, senior registere
Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

byVan Andel Research InstitutePancreatic tissue with the biomarker CA199.STRA in yellow. Credit: Haab Lab, Van Andel InstituteAn experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer mor

Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

byVan Andel Research InstitutePancreatic tissue with the biomarker CA199.STRA in yellow. Credit: Haab Lab, Van Andel InstituteAn experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer mor
Localized genetic mutations may serve as biomarker for wide range of cancers

Localized genetic mutations may serve as biomarker for wide range of cancers

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Brianna Monroe/Northwestern UniversityA team of Northwestern Medicine investigators have successfully localized novel molecular mechanisms behind

Localized genetic mutations may serve as biomarker for wide range of cancers

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Brianna Monroe/Northwestern UniversityA team of Northwestern Medicine investigators have successfully localized novel molecular mechanisms behind
Exploring artificial general intelligence for radiation oncology

Exploring artificial general intelligence for radiation oncology

by KeAi Communications Co.Large Multimodal Foundation Models For Radiation Oncology. Credit: Chenbin LiuAn estimated 600,000 people in the United States succumb to cancer every year. Beyond surgery, c

Exploring artificial general intelligence for radiation oncology

by KeAi Communications Co.Large Multimodal Foundation Models For Radiation Oncology. Credit: Chenbin LiuAn estimated 600,000 people in the United States succumb to cancer every year. Beyond surgery, c