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A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

by Barret Michalec,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter health care for patients begins with humility—a term not often associated with medicine.I witnessed displays ofhu

A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

by Barret Michalec,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter health care for patients begins with humility—a term not often associated with medicine.I witnessed displays ofhu
Depression affects one-third of lung cancer patients

Depression affects one-third of lung cancer patients

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout one-third of patients newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer have moderate to severe symptoms of depre

Depression affects one-third of lung cancer patients

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout one-third of patients newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer have moderate to severe symptoms of depre
Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

by Brian McNeill,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU physics doctoral candidates Mohammed Almahyawi and Thomas W. Rockett demonstrate the setup of their nanopore research that could one day help

Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

by Brian McNeill,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU physics doctoral candidates Mohammed Almahyawi and Thomas W. Rockett demonstrate the setup of their nanopore research that could one day help
Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaT cell high tumor. T cell high tumor. All Cell/Tumor Cells/T Cells. Credit: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy

Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaT cell high tumor. T cell high tumor. All Cell/Tumor Cells/T Cells. Credit: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy
Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

by University of GenevaCredit:JHEP Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101056Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major p

Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

by University of GenevaCredit:JHEP Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101056Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major p
Experimental AI method boosts doctors' ability to diagnose cancers and precancers of the esophagus

Experimental AI method boosts doctors' ability to diagnose cancers and precancers of the esophagus

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressEndoscopic photographs of lesions in three false-negative patients. Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adk5395Artificia

Experimental AI method boosts doctors' ability to diagnose cancers and precancers of the esophagus

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressEndoscopic photographs of lesions in three false-negative patients. Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adk5395Artificia
HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

by University of MichiganGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaHuman papillomavirus infection rates are increasing in women born after 1980 who did not receive the HPV vaccine—putting them at

HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

by University of MichiganGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaHuman papillomavirus infection rates are increasing in women born after 1980 who did not receive the HPV vaccine—putting them at
Researchers search for solutions to 'invisible threat' that affects cancer care workers

Researchers search for solutions to 'invisible threat' that affects cancer care workers

by University of MichiganVisual abstracts describes the study's findings. Credit: University of Michigan School of NursingChemotherapy drugs are lifesaving to cancer patients, but these toxic

Researchers search for solutions to 'invisible threat' that affects cancer care workers

by University of MichiganVisual abstracts describes the study's findings. Credit: University of Michigan School of NursingChemotherapy drugs are lifesaving to cancer patients, but these toxic
Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchIHC staining of human sarcoma cells (myxoid liposarcoma). Credit: Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSeveral genes that cause sarcoma have been identified

Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchIHC staining of human sarcoma cells (myxoid liposarcoma). Credit: Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSeveral genes that cause sarcoma have been identified
The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

by Richard Gunderman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA test called CT lung cancer screening could save the lives oftens of thousandsof American smokers and former smokers e

The test that could save the life of long-time smokers

by Richard Gunderman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA test called CT lung cancer screening could save the lives oftens of thousandsof American smokers and former smokers e
These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

by Najja ParkerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAlthough antibiotics can help kill harmful bacteria, the drugs may increase your risk for cancer, according to a n

These common antibiotics could increase colon cancer risk

by Najja ParkerCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAlthough antibiotics can help kill harmful bacteria, the drugs may increase your risk for cancer, according to a n
Shorter drug treatment OK for many breast cancer patients

Shorter drug treatment OK for many breast cancer patients

by Marilynn MarchioneThis undated image made available by F. Hoffmann-La Roche shows a vial of the company's Herceptin medication. According to a study released on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, many wo

Shorter drug treatment OK for many breast cancer patients

by Marilynn MarchioneThis undated image made available by F. Hoffmann-La Roche shows a vial of the company's Herceptin medication. According to a study released on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, many wo