Oncology
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Fungi inside cancer cells: ‘A new and emerging hallmark’
Fungi were detected in all cancer types studied and were often intracellular.
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Hiccups in patients with cancer often overlooked, undertreated
When poorly controlled, persistent hiccups can affect a patient's quality of life.
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Buzz kill: Lung damage looks worse in pot smokers
Emphysema was significantly more common among smokers (75%) than among nonsmokers, a new study finds.
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Analysis affirms that giving birth protects against endometrial cancer
Researchers found that more live births has a protective effect on the risk of endometrial cancer, even when accounting for other risk factors.
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Chronic stress, especially race related, may hasten cancer death
High allostatic load was associated with an 80% increased risk of cancer death among all study participants.
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Atezolizumab fails to improve outcomes in postsurgery kidney cancer
Study authors call for greater attention to patient selection for RCC adjuvant immunotherapy.
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Link between PCOS and increased risk of pancreatic cancer?
“These data suggest some individuals may have unknown metabolic derangements that may underlie the development of both conditions.”
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A cost-effective de-escalation strategy in advanced melanoma
While the use of immunotherapies over the past decade has improved the prognosis for patients with advanced melanoma, these drugs come with a...
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Patients at risk for Barrett’s esophagus rarely screened
Adults with GERD and their primary care providers may lack knowledge about recommended screening for Barrett’s esophagus, a new survey shows.
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USPSTF holds firm on postmenopausal hormone recommendations
The central message of updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s on using hormone therapy to prevent chronic...