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Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>NIH Scandal Grows; Ancient Skull Shows Brain Surgery; Drugs in New York's Rivers

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Tattoos May Be a Risk Factor for Lymphoma

Swedish study suggests a 21% higher risk for lymphoma in those with tattoos

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<乌鸦传媒>For Cancer Patients Facing Infertility, Access to IVF Is Paramount

Legislation can ensure all health insurance plans provide coverage

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<乌鸦传媒>A Life in Medical Innovation and Philanthropy

A discussion with the former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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<乌鸦传媒>Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteens

While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials

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<乌鸦传媒>HPV Vaccination Reduces Risk of Multiple Types of Cancer in Men and Women

Large cohort study provides some of the first evidence of cancer reduction after vaccination

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<乌鸦传媒>Most Women Can Have Successful Pregnancies After Breast Cancer Treatment

Fertility preservation before treatment strongly predictive of live births, study shows

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<乌鸦传媒>Gallbladder Cancer Rates Stable or Down, Except in Black Patients

Black patients "presenting more often, and they're presenting at a later stage," researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>Estrogen-Only Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk

Incidence, mortality double over 20 years, while estrogen plus MPA lowers endometrial cancer risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Five Doctor 乌鸦传媒 With the Most Burnout in 2024

Emergency medicine and ob/gyn top the list

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<乌鸦传媒>Blood in Stool, Abdominal Pain Top Red Flags for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

These symptoms are "frequently ignored by providers as trivial," according to one expert

FDA ADCOMM Blood-based colorectal cancer test (Shield) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening Secures FDA Panel's Blessing

But advisors urge strong labeling emphasizing Shield test's low sensitivity for advanced adenomas

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Ignoring Colonoscopy Advice; Inflamed Tongue, Then Cancer; Acupuncture for Dry Mouth

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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<乌鸦传媒>Blood-Based Test for CRC Screening Hits Sensitivity, Specificity Endpoints

Test could fill a gap in CRC screening

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<乌鸦传媒>Middle School HPV Vaccination Program Boosted Uptake

Offering vaccines in schools improved access in French study, but may not overcome hesitancy

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<乌鸦传媒>Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigue

No significant differences in outcomes between methylphenidate, placebo

FDA ADCOMM Blood-based colorectal cancer test (Shield) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening May Miss Some Precancers, FDA Staff Says

Shield could boost screening compliance, but has low sensitivity for advanced adenomas

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<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: No Symptoms, No Discomfort, No Worries?

A 68-year-old man visited his doctor about a lesion that developed on his mouth over the prior 2 months. Can you diagnose the patient?

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<乌鸦传媒>Cancer Clinical Trial Participation May Not Actually Improve Survival, Study Says

Meta-analysis suggests survival benefits disappeared after accounting for biases, confounders

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<乌鸦传媒>PSA Nadir 6 Months After Primary RT Correlates With Prostate Cancer Outcomes

Or does it? Editorial questions prognostic, predictive value in contemporary practice

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<乌鸦传媒>Legal Marijuana Leads to More Hospital Trips for Older Adults

ED visits tripled after edible cannabis was legalized in Canada

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<乌鸦传媒>Doubt Cast on MGUS-Autoimmune Disease Link

Population-based study fails to confirm earlier findings

FDA WITHDRAWN infigratinib (Truseltiq) over a photo of a box of Truseltiq capsules.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Withdraws Approval of FGFR Inhibitor for Bile Duct Cancer

Sponsor for infigratinib (Truseltiq) failed to recruit and enroll patients in confirmatory study

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<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About the U.K.'s Tainted Blood Scandal

Tens of thousands contracted HIV or hepatitis from transfusions during the 1970s and 1980s

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<乌鸦传媒>Patients Like AI for Endoscopy

But survey shows they still want a doctor in charge

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<乌鸦传媒>Fertility Treatment Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With BRCA Mutations

No significant increased risk of recurrence or pregnancy complications

A photo of surgical staples and drainage tubes attached to a woman鈥檚 neck after thyroid surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Supports Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Papillary Thyroid Cancer

No difference in surgical, oncologic outcomes with immediate versus delayed surgery

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Cancer and Intimate-Care Products; Boost for CRC Stool Tests; Biopsy by Ultrasound?

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

FDA APPROVED tarlatamab (Imdelltra) over a computer rendering of small cell lung cancer

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Novel BiTE Agent for Small Cell Lung Cancer

First-in-class tarlatamab achieved a 40% ORR in previously treated extensive-stage SCLC

A computer rendering of a transparent female body with a breast tumor highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Atezolizumab Plus Chemo Falters in Rapidly Relapsing TNBC

No difference in survival versus chemotherapy alone in patients with PD-L1-positive disease

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<乌鸦传媒>HPV Vaccination Program in England Was Effective Across Socioeconomic Groups

"It is vitally important to achieve high coverage in all sectors of society," researcher says

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Slovakian PM's Prognosis; Kate Middleton's Treatment; Drug Test Cheating

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of the vial and packaging of nivolumab (Opdivo) over a computer rendering of lung cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Perioperative Nivolumab Boosts EFS in Resectable Lung Cancer

CheckMate 77T trial shows 42% reduction in risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death

FDA APPROVED Human papillomavirus self-collection test over a photo of a woman holding a swab and sample container.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves New Self-Collection Option for HPV Testing

Provides women a way to privately collect their own samples, says maker Roche

A computer rendering of liver cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Resection for Early Liver Cancer Tied to Improved Survival

5-year OS rate nearly doubled vs nonsurgical approaches for early HCC, retrospective study finds

A photo of a box of donepezil hydrochloride tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Donepezil Flunks Test for Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment

No improvement versus placebo in immediate recall or other outcomes in breast cancer survivors

A photo of Dr. Laurie Margolies demonstrating the Koios DS Smart Ultrasound software

<乌鸦传媒>Will AI Replace Radiologists, or Just Make Them Better Than Ever?

Opinions differ on how much physicians should be embracing the technology

A photo of a chair next to chemotherapy equipment.

<乌鸦传媒>More Patients Participate in Cancer Treatment Trials Than Previously Estimated

Study calculates rate at 7.1%, higher than historical estimate of less than 5%

A photo of Alexis Bogan using an AI powered smartphone app to create a audible drink order at a Starbucks.

<乌鸦传媒>Illness Took Away Her Voice. AI Created a Replica She Carries in Her Phone.

OpenAI's new AI voice generator was able to replicate her voice using only a 15-second voice clip

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