Adult survivors of childhood cancer should be screened for financial problems that might cause them to delay or skip medical
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Osteoporosis, fracture risk predicted with new genetic screen
A new genetic screen may predict a person’s future risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture, according to a study by
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Looking at the urine and blood may be best in diagnosing myeloma
When it comes to diagnosing a condition in which the plasma cells that normally make antibodies to protect us instead
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Stem cell therapy drug may protect against smoke-related COPD symptoms: Stem cell mobilization protects lung function in mouse study
A drug used in stem cell therapy to treat certain cancers may also protect against cigarette smoke-induced lung injury. The
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Breaking through a tumor’s defenses: Understanding how tumors subvert elements of our immune system suggests new immunotherapy treatments
In research published today, Babraham Institute researchers have shown that some tumours use not one but two levels of protection
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New guidelines recommend earlier colorectal cancer screening
New guidelines developed by the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommend that screening for colorectal cancer for average-risk adults begin at
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Scientist reveals likely cause of childhood leukemia: Landmark paper sets out ‘unified theory’ for cause of childhood leukemia — and finds it is likely to be preventable
A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases of childhood leukemia, following more
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Transplant-damaging virus comes into focus
Researchers from the University of Leeds have revealed the structure of a virus which affects kidney and bone marrow transplant
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Combination therapy doubles survival in metastatic lung cancer: Pembrolizumab and chemotherapy in combination seen as highly effective
The immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, when combined with chemotherapy, doubles survival in patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSNSCLC) lacking
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More dairy associated with higher bone density and greater spine strength in men over 50
Researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife’s Institute for Aging Research (IFAR), Wageningen University, Tilburg University, University of Reading, and Beth Israel Deaconess
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