Oncology & Cancer
Recent findings show cancer takes tough toll on family finances
About six out of 10 working-age adults hit with a cancer diagnosis say it put real pressure on their financial survival, a new report finds.
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News tagged with diagnosis
Oncology & Cancer
A sustainable diagnosis tool for multiple cancers
An accurate, affordable, environmentally and user-friendly diagnostic tool for multiple cancers—including pancreatic, gastric, and colorectal cancers—is reported in a paper in Nature Sustainability. The tool can diagnose ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Consumption of contaminated venison suspected in cases of deer hunters with prion disease
A small team of medical workers and researchers in the U.S. has published a case study of two men, both deer hunters, who developed a rare prion disease. In their study, published in the journal Neurology, the group describes ...
Oncology & Cancer
Review explores cutaneous manifestations of myelodysplastic syndrome
Cutaneous manifestations of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are described in a perspective piece published in the April issue of Skin Health and Disease.
Apr 22, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Solving the puzzle: Autism diagnosis often takes longer for girls, whose symptoms can differ from boys'
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder, characterized by difficulty with communication, social interactions and behavior, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
Apr 19, 2024
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Cardiology
Plasma metabolite biomarker could help identify who is at risk of a heart attack
Myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Biomarkers called plasma metabolites may play a key role in the physiological pathways involved in myocardial infarctions. ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Biomedical technology
New device can treat injury from sepsis
Prior to February 2024, limited therapeutics were available to treat sepsis, a life threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Now, a new, commercially viable method of treatment is ...
Apr 13, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Family-focused interventions for African Americans with cancer
The moment you're told the dreaded words: "You have cancer," your life changes forever. A parent diagnosed with cancer goes through a rollercoaster of emotions from guilt and shame to resiliency.
Apr 11, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Five-year interval is safe for prostate cancer screening, research shows
A simple blood test every five years is sufficient to screen low risk men for prostate cancer, new research has shown.
Apr 5, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Key insights from statistical modeling of cancer patient life expectancy
With the progress in treatment for most cancer types, there is a growing interest to understand the overall impact of a cancer diagnosis throughout the remaining lifespan. In addition to conventional survival probabilities, ...
Apr 3, 2024
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