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High rate of subsequent cancers in MCC
Patients with cutaneous Merkel cell carcinoma face a higher risk of developing other primary cancers
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New evidence suggests genetic risk factors in hidradenitis suppurativa
Two new studies provide better understanding of the genetic factors that may underlie pathogenesis of this inflammatory skin condition.
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Study supports new NCCN classification for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
The high- and very-high-risk groups in the NCCN guidelines identify SCCs at greatest risk for developing poor outcomes.
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Warts difficult to eradicate in immunocompromised children
Warts completely resolved with treatment in only 24% of children undergoing active cancer treatment.
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Doctors treat osteoporosis with hormone therapy against guidelines
Some postmenopausal women may be appropriate candidates for the use of hormone therapy for the prevention of osteoporosis and fractures.
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NY radiation oncologist loses license, poses ‘potential danger’
“He is a danger to potential new patients should he be reinstated as a radiation oncologist,” members of the New York Board for Professional...
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Twitter storm over ‘reprehensible behavior’ at conference podium
“It’s a teachable moment & the lesson is simple: be kind to ur colleagues.”
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City of Hope completes acquisition of CTCA
With the addition of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, the group will have 575 physicians and more than 11,000 employees boosting patient...
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President Biden’s ‘Cancer Moonshot’ to be relaunched
A “cancer cabinet” will be established, consisting of 18 federal departments, agencies, and offices.
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Medicaid expansion curbs disparities, increases immigrant access, in postpartum care
Expansion of Medicaid was associated with higher rates of postpartum coverage and reduced racial/ethnic disparities in postpartum care, and...
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Chicago oncologist charged with insider trading
The physician is alleged to have used confidential information to buy shares of a biotech company before it publicly announced positive results...
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Health care unaffordability common for pregnant/postpartum women
The medical costs of having a child in the U.S. represents a significant financial liability for many families, even for those with insurance.
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Radiation underused as ‘bridge’ to transplant in liver cancer
“This highlights a real-world gap in the treatment armamentarium for hepatocellular carcinoma [HCC].”
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National Academies issue guidance for childhood COVID-19 vaccines
Even though the COVID-19 vaccine has not yet been authorized for young children, local, state, and national leaders can begin now in getting the...