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

Updated on: December 22,2023 10

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

Updated on:December 22,2023 10

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

Updated on: December 20,2023 10

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

Updated on:December 20,2023 10

Sandalwood oil by-product found to prevent prostate cancer development in mice

by Florida Atlantic UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Phytomedicine Plus(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2024.100523Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree),

Updated on: May 07,2024 11

Sandalwood oil by-product found to prevent prostate cancer development in mice

by Florida Atlantic UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Phytomedicine Plus(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2024.100523Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree),

Updated on:May 07,2024 11

As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss

by Mandy Conrad,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, thenZepboundis reaching Taylor Swift rank

Updated on: March 26,2024 17

As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss

by Mandy Conrad,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, thenZepboundis reaching Taylor Swift rank

Updated on:March 26,2024 17

Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors

by Elana GotkineFor female dialysis-dependent patients aged 65 years or older treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with an increased incidence of severe or very severe hypocalcemia, accor

Updated on: March 26,2024 19

Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors

by Elana GotkineFor female dialysis-dependent patients aged 65 years or older treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with an increased incidence of severe or very severe hypocalcemia, accor

Updated on:March 26,2024 19

Social determinants of health affect racial disparity in prostate cancer mortality

by Elana GotkineWhen accounting for social determinants of health (SDOH), Black men with prostate cancer have lower prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM) than White men, according to a systematic

Updated on: December 26,2023 6

Social determinants of health affect racial disparity in prostate cancer mortality

by Elana GotkineWhen accounting for social determinants of health (SDOH), Black men with prostate cancer have lower prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM) than White men, according to a systematic

Updated on:December 26,2023 6

Colonoscopy-screening does not prevent colorectal cancer as well as previously assumed

by Mathilde Coraline, Aarvold Bakke,University of OsloCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0On October 10 the world's first randomized study on usi

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Colonoscopy-screening does not prevent colorectal cancer as well as previously assumed

by Mathilde Coraline, Aarvold Bakke,University of OsloCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0On October 10 the world's first randomized study on usi

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

Rituximab Maintenance Effective for Autoimmune Cytopenias

August 2023Thomas R. CollinsPatients with autoimmune cytopenias had longer durations of response after induction treatment with rituximab when rituximab was continued as maintenance therapy compared w

Updated on: February 18,2024 8

Rituximab Maintenance Effective for Autoimmune Cytopenias

August 2023Thomas R. CollinsPatients with autoimmune cytopenias had longer durations of response after induction treatment with rituximab when rituximab was continued as maintenance therapy compared w

Updated on:February 18,2024 8

Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInsulinomas are abnormal tumors, usually benign, that grow in the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulinomas make extra insuli

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInsulinomas are abnormal tumors, usually benign, that grow in the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulinomas make extra insuli

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Great oaks grow from small acorns: Oncology is committed to doing its part for sustainability

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologySustainability will be at the heart of many discussions at theESMO Congress 2022, as illustrated by the new results and initiatives spanning cancer p

Updated on: January 08,2024 10

Great oaks grow from small acorns: Oncology is committed to doing its part for sustainability

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologySustainability will be at the heart of many discussions at theESMO Congress 2022, as illustrated by the new results and initiatives spanning cancer p

Updated on:January 08,2024 10

Finding the optimal combination of anticancer drug administration for the conditioning of cord blood transplantation

by University of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) can cure hematopoietic diseases, such as acute myeloid leukemia. Cord bloo

Updated on: April 24,2024 11

Finding the optimal combination of anticancer drug administration for the conditioning of cord blood transplantation

by University of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) can cure hematopoietic diseases, such as acute myeloid leukemia. Cord bloo

Updated on:April 24,2024 11

Sam's Club charcuterie meats recalled due to salmonella risk

by Ernie Mundell, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA salmonella outbreak that's already sickened 24 people is triggering the recall of charcuterie meats sent to Sam's Club distri

Updated on: May 26,2024 6

Sam's Club charcuterie meats recalled due to salmonella risk

by Ernie Mundell, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA salmonella outbreak that's already sickened 24 people is triggering the recall of charcuterie meats sent to Sam's Club distri

Updated on:May 26,2024 6