December 18, 2024

Doctor Unions Surge Tenfold Since 2023

The number of physicians seeking to unionize has spiked in recent years.

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December 18, 2024

Understanding the 2022 WHO Classification of Endocrine Tumors

From the parathyroid to adrenal glands and thyroid tumors, the latest WHO classification introduces essential updates to tumor nomenclature and diagnostic criteria.

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December 11, 2024

New MRI Tech Targets Ovarian Tumors

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking MRI-based imaging technique that could revolutionize ovarian cancer treatment by customizing therapies and providing rapid treatment feedback within 48 hours. Source: Oncogene

Reuters

December 09, 2024

Breast Calcifications Linked to CVD Risk

A recent study found that women with breast arterial calcification detected on mammograms face an approximately 50% increase in risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. The findings suggest that BAC may serve as an early marker of cardiovascular disease risk.

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December 09, 2024

Understanding the Link Between Obesity and Cancer

Obesity is linked to the development of several major chronic diseases, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, as well as at least 12 major solid tumor cancers (includ...

The ASCO Post

December 09, 2024

Increase in Young-Onset Pancreatic Cancer May Be Due to Overdiagnosis of Early-Stage Endocrine Cancer

An analysis of pancreatic cancer in young adults (aged 15–39) has found that although there is an increase in incidence, the mortality rate remains stable. According to Patel et al, who published thei...

The ASCO Post

December 06, 2024

ABSI vs. BMI: Predicting CRC Risk in Metabolic Syndrome

New study reveals that A Body Shape Index (ABSI) outperforms traditional measures in predicting colorectal cancer risk among individuals with metabolic syndrome.

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December 04, 2024

UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot Outside NYC Hotel

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare's insurance unit, was fatally shot in the chest.

Reuters

December 02, 2024

2024 Vitamin D Guidelines: A Critical Review

"If the pharmaceutical industry had developed a single drug capable of reducing cancer mortality by 25%, autoimmune disorders by 39%, and COVID-19 infection rates by 74%, it would be heralded as a miracle drug."

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