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Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, Jan. 15-17

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The 12th Annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 12th annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium was held from Jan. 15 to...
For patients with left breast cancer

Active Breathing Coordinator Beneficial in RT for Left Breast CA

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Significant reduction in mean radiation dose to heart, with preservation of local control
There appears to be an association between teenage acne and melanoma

Teenage Acne Linked to Melanoma in Women

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Findings show increased risk of melanoma after adjustment for known risk factors
An experimental test which checks sputum for three microRNA biomarkers of lung cancer was able to distinguish early-stage lung cancer from noncancerous nodules the majority of the time

Sputum Biomarkers May Help ID Malignant Lung Nodules

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More than 80 percent correct in ID of cancerous nodules, but accuracy still needs improving
Physicians work long hours

Most Docs Work 40 to 60 Hours Per Week

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Considerable proportion work 61 to 80 or more hours; half of docs would prefer to work fewer hours
Screening white men with a family history of prostate cancer appears to be associated with a decrease in prostate cancer-specific mortality

Prostate Cancer Mortality Benefit Seen for Family Hx-Based Screens

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However, on multivariate analysis, finding did not reach statistical significance
Fewer U.S. colorectal cancer patients who are diagnosed in the final stages of their disease are having what can often be unnecessary surgery to have the primary tumor removed

Fewer Surgeries for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer

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Chemotherapy is best treatment, especially for those whose cancer has spread, researcher says
After menopause

Insulin Resistance Ups Breast Cancer Risk Regardless of BMI

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Study of postmenopausal women suggests hormone levels matter more than excess weight
The increasing use of medical scribes should not be a replacement for improving electronic health records

Impact of Medical Scribes on EHR Advancement Discussed

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Use of medical scribes should not be replacement for improvement of EHRs
A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is associated with higher risk of endometrial cancer

Metabolic Sx Tied to Higher Risk of Endometrial Cancer

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Excess weight likely a big factor, but other conditions also appear to matter