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Dr. Judy C. Washington shows URM physicians how to lead
She imparts a shared experience of being a minority in the field and helps prepare them for the challenges of facing racism.
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When children and teens with cancer get COVID-19
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COVID vaccine is safe, effective for children aged 5-11, Pfizer says
A lower dose of the vaccine – just 10 mg – has been tested in children between the ages of 5 and 11.
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Targeted therapies for vascular anomalies continue to be refined
The goal of future drug therapies is to support normal growth, “so we don’t need a maximum tolerated dose,” Dr. Denise Adams said.
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COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
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Prevalence of high-risk HPV types dwindled since vaccine approval
The findings support the value of continuing to vaccinate teens against HPV and underscore the importance of screening women for cervical cancer...
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Better CNS control in children with ALL: ‘Goldilocks’ approach
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More children with high-risk brain cancer now surviving
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Stop using Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen, J&J warns
Consumers should stop using these products and throw them away, the company said.
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Americans’ sun protection practices fall short of intentions
Survey suggests “that many people ... believe skin cancer won’t happen to them.”
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The most important meal of the day, with extra zinc
Plus, livers live the hop life and babies get scared by their microbiomes.