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AAN: Botulinum Toxin Approved for Use in Chronic Migraine
American Academy of Neurology issues new guideline on use of the drug
AACR: Cologuard Can Detect CRC in Previously Unscreened Patients
Cologuard may help spot tumors, but colonoscopy still preferred option
AACR: Study Ties Oral Bacteria to Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Two strains of oral bacteria -- P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans -- linked to higher risk
AACR: Nivolumab Appears to Up Survival in Advanced Melanoma
One-third of study participants lived five years or more after starting treatment
AACR: Many Breast Cancer Patients May Not Need Chemo
Genetic test can help doctors determine who can safely avoid treatment after surgery
AACR: Pembrolizumab Effective Against Merkel-Cell Carcinoma
Intravenous medication blocks programmed death 1 (PD-1) immune inhibitory pathway
AACR: SPF 30 Delays Melanoma in Preclinical Model
Study results suggest scientists can use mice to find better ways to prevent melanoma in humans
Hip, Vertebral Fracture Risk May Jump Post Knee Replacement
Swedish study found that people with new knees had slight increase in spinal fractures, too
Generic Antivirals Equally Effective to Brand Rx in Hep C
Inexpensive antivirals could be a game-changer in many countries, researchers say
AACR: Regular Pre-Diagnosis Exercise Ups Prostate CA Survival
Researchers found that men who exercised the most had the best outcomes
