Statins May Help Slow Progression of Prostate Cancer
Findings among men taking a statin alongside androgen deprivation therapy
FDA Approves Unituxin for High-Risk Neuroblastoma
First approval for a therapy aimed specifically to treat the rare pediatric cancer
ENDO: Breast Cancer Linked to Higher Risk of Thyroid Cancer
Increased risk seen particularly within five years of breast cancer diagnosis
Vegetarian Diet Tied to Reduced Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Benefits greatest for fish eaters, researchers say
Family Hx of Prostate CA May Increase Risk of Breast CA Too
Doctors should ask about medical history of first-degree male relatives, researchers say
National Hospital Rating Systems Rarely in Agreement
None of the hospitals rated as high performer on all four national rating systems
Confidence Gap Between Male and Female Med Students
Women's answers more accurate than men's, but they are less confident in their responses
Most Cancer Patients Involve Family in Treatment Decisions
Chinese-speaking Asians, Spanish-speaking Hispanics more often share decisions with family
Changes Being Made to Med School Applicant Assessment
New skills being emphasized on MCAT; multiple mini-interview technique being adopted
FDA Approves First Biosimilar Drug in U.S.
Zarxio is highly similar to long-sanctioned cancer drug
