A study of nearly 500,000 people has shown that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the white blood cells of our immune systems. The length of these end fragments, called telomeres, is an indicator of how ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Extended pleurectomy decortication combined with chemotherapy is associated with worse survival outcomes, a higher incidence of serious adverse events, and a diminished quality of life compared to platinum and pemetrexed ...
Sep 11, 2023
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In a randomized trial, published in The Lancet Oncology, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treatment time for breast cancer patients.
Sep 8, 2023
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It's a worst-case scenario in health care: A patient undergoes life-saving surgery and is sent home to recover, only to return to hospital later with a surgical site infection.
Sep 8, 2023
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New research in the September 2023 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network reveals an alarming lack of access for non-English speakers who called hospitals across the United States looking for ...
Sep 6, 2023
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To study the effects of childhood environments on adult health and well-being, researchers examined epigenetic profiles of children using algorithms developed in adults. They find that children growing up in more socioeconomically ...
Sep 6, 2023
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The hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.
Sep 5, 2023
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A collaboration between 34 researchers at 18 institutions has looked into the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in patients with major depressive disorder.
Computer-aided detection (CADe) during colonoscopy to identify advanced colorectal neoplasias and adenomas and the benefits and harms of CADe were explored in both a randomized trial and systematic review, both published ...
Aug 29, 2023
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While new research suggests cancer screenings are not extending lives for the most part, the study's authors stressed that there are still good reasons why people should continue with screenings.
Aug 29, 2023
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