July 03, 2025

Is HPV-Driven SNSCC Its Own Disease?

Researchers identified key genetic differences between HPV-associated and HPV-independent sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma, revealing distinct mutations, survival risks, and potential treatment targets.

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July 03, 2025

More Screen Time Tied to Sleep, Brain Changes

A large study found that more screen time in late childhood was linked to higher depression scores in early adolescence, with shorter sleep and changes in brain white matter helping explain the connection.

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July 02, 2025

Medical Oddities: Leprosy’s Old New World Secret

This week’s clinical grab bag: tea for gloom, ancient leprosy, smoggy fibrosis & power peeing.

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July 01, 2025

AI-Enhanced PACT as a Noninvasive Breast Imaging Alternative

Panoramic photoacoustic computed tomography (PACT) with machine learning assistance could be a safe, noninvasive, and sensitive alternative to mammography, ultrasound, and MRI for breast cancer screen...

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July 01, 2025

Retinal Thickness Patterns Linked to ALS Risk

In a long-term cohort study, researchers found that specific retinal changes—thinner photoreceptor layers and thicker retinal pigment epithelium—were linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, suggesting potential noninvasive biomarkers for early detection.

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June 30, 2025

Reduced-Dose Chemoradiotherapy in Early-Stage Anal Cancer

In a UK phase II trial (PLATO-ACT4) reported in The Lancet Oncology, Gilbert et al compared short-term response rates of standard- vs reduced-dose chemoradiotherapy in patients with localized squamous...

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June 30, 2025

Reduced-Dose Chemoradiotherapy for Early-Stage Anal Cancer

In a UK phase II trial (PLATO-ACT4) reported in The Lancet Oncology, Gilbert et al evaluated whether short-term results showed good complete response rates with both standard-dose and reduced-dose che...

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June 30, 2025

ESTRO 2025: Major Advances in Radiotherapy for Anal and Rectal Cancers

In May in Vienna, five studies presented at ESTRO (European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology) 2025 showcased how radiotherapy is reshaping the landscape for anal and rectal cancers. From reduced-...

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June 30, 2025

Colorectal Cancer Screening: CT Colonography vs Stool Testing

CT colonography demonstrated greater clinical efficacy and cost savings than stool DNA testing for colorectal cancer screening, according to results of a study published in Radiology.

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