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A single-nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter region of the CEP72 gene

SNP Linked to Vincristine-Related Neuropathy in ALL

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SNP in promoter region of CEP72 gene linked to risk and severity of neuropathy in children with ALL
Farydak (panobinostat) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat multiple myeloma. Farydak inhibits the activity of histone deacetylases

FDA Approves Farydak for Multiple Myeloma

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Drug is sanctioned for people who have received at least two prior standard therapies
The use of power morcellation to remove fibroids in the uterus can end up spreading bits of hidden cancerous tumors throughout the abdomen

Cancer Prevalence Low in Power Morcellation Fibroid Removal

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Researchers call the findings 'reassuring,' but FDA warnings remain for older women
New research suggests that a wait-and-watch approach for prostate cancer isn't being used often enough

Radiation Therapy Most Common Treatment for Prostate Cancer

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Research raises concerns about possible overuse of radiation therapy
Survival rates are improving for many people with cancers of the breast

Americans Living Longer Post-Cancer, but Disparities Remain

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Study shows biggest improvements in people diagnosed between ages 50 and 64
The number one determining factor for selecting a doctor is whether the physician is in-network

Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor

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Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
Pimecrolimus (Elidel) cream used to treat eczema in children does not appear to increase the risk of cancer

Research Finds No Cancer Link With Pimecrolimus

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Company-funded research followed nearly 7,500 children over 10 years
Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals

Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce

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But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
Fear of discrimination is a major reason why about one-third of lesbian

Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent

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Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Educating women about the possibility of overdiagnosis from mammography screening may make some of them less likely to get the test

Better Informed Women Less Likely to Want Mammogram

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Risks and benefits of routine mammography continue to be debated