Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Heat zapping' kidney tumors may help some patients avoid surgery
(HealthDay)—When kidney cancer strikes, surgical removal of the organ is often the standard course of action.
Jun 26, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify method to diagnose cancer in patients with early onset diabetes
Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer can develop elevated blood sugar levels up to three years before their cancer diagnosis, according to the results of a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published the journal Gastroenterology.
Jun 21, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Drug may spare some kidney cancer patients from organ removal
(HealthDay)—Many people with advanced kidney cancer might not need to have their kidneys removed during treatment, something that until now has been standard practice.
Jun 4, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Moderate delays safe in treating colon cancer
Despite longer treatment wait times from diagnosis to surgery for patients with colon cancer – some even exceeding the 28-day recommendation by an additional two months – there seems to be no adverse impact on survival ...
Dec 8, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Potential biomarker discovered to allow more precise classification of malignant brain tumours in children
After leukaemia, primary tumours of the brain and spinal cord are the second commonest cancers in childhood and adolescence. The presence of the enzyme telomerase characterises a particularly malignant subgroup of cerebellar ...
Jul 24, 2017
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Surgery
Consensus recommendations on isotretinoin and timing of skin procedures
A new article published by JAMA Dermatology reports on a panel of national experts that was convened and a review of the medical literature that was done to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the safety of skin ...
Jun 28, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gallbladder removal is common. But is it necessary?
Johns Hopkins researchers say that the findings they published in the current edition of The American Journal of Gastroenterology could have important implications for the field of personalized medicine.
Apr 3, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Acoustic neuroma: To treat or not to treat?
Dear Mayo Clinic: I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year. My doctor says I likely won't need treatment. But I know others who have had the same condition and had surgery to remove the tumor. Why would I not need ...
Jan 10, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Review examines rates and predictors of recurrence following surgery for Crohn's disease
Some patients with Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract, require surgery to remove part or all of the large intestine; however, surgery does not cure the condition ...
Dec 8, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
New device enables rapid identification of brain cancer type and tumor margin
Gliomas are tumors occurring in the brain or spinal cord. They are difficult to treat as they lack clear edges, which complicates full surgical removal. This leads to high levels of recurrence and mortality. However, previous ...
Oct 6, 2016
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