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Scientists assemble genetic playbook for acute leukemia

A team of researchers led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified virtually all of the major mutations that drive acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a fast-growing blood cancer ...

Cancer created May 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Surgery for nonfatal skin cancers might not be best for elderly patients

Surgery is often recommended for skin cancers, but older, sicker patients can endure complications as a result and may not live long enough to benefit from the treatment.

Cancer created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study examines spiritual support for patients with advanced cancer

A study by Tracy A. Balboni, M.D., M.P.H., of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, and colleagues suggests that spiritual care and end-of-life (EoL) discussions by the medical team may be associated with reduced aggressive ...

Health created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mississippi child points HIV researchers in new direction

(Medical Xpress)—Earlier this year, doctors at an infectious disease conference announced that a baby in rural Mississippi born with HIV had been "functionally cured" of the infection after receiving aggressive ...

HIV & AIDS created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0