According to Australian guidelines, women with newly diagnosed breast cancer should be offered genetic testing when they meet certain strict criteria—such as being diagnosed at a very young age or if many family members ...
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Genetic testing for hereditary cancers, such as breast, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, helps at-risk individuals understand their familial risk for these diseases and make informed decisions about next steps in care. ...
May 3, 2023
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It's a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks you to sit quietly while the cuff squeezes to the point of discomfort, then slowly eases its grip. Some numbers ...
May 2, 2023
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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Depression in prior generations is associated with lower cognitive performance in offspring, according to a study published online April 19 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Apr 24, 2023
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Despite Australia and New Zealand having one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, most Australians are either not having the right type of bowel cancer screening or not having any screening at all.
Apr 4, 2023
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Close collaboration between family doctors and periodontists and other oral health professionals is necessary for an effective prevention, early detection and management of widespread systemic health conditions, affecting ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Change is needed to the way safer sleep information is communicated, if risks to babies from unsafe sleeping practices are to be reduced, according to a new report involving UCL researchers.
Mar 13, 2023
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Men who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), according to new research by University of South Australia scientists.
Mar 9, 2023
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Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Multi-Society Task Force on colon cancer encourage patients to start screening at age 50 unless they ...
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