Oncology
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Spironolactone not linked to increased cancer risk in systematic review and meta-analysis
The data are “reassuring,” the authors reported.
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Endocrine Society and others to FDA: Restrict BPA
A petition requests that prior approvals of bisphenol A, a chemical contained in food packaging be removed, citing recent evidence of harm.
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100 coauthored papers, 10 years: Cancer transplant pioneers model 'team science'
MSKCC medical oncologists share expertise in HSCT, Spanish background, a gift for mentoring, and 100 peer-reviewed publications written together...
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No link between mother’s pill use and CNS tumors in offspring
Exposure to sex hormones in utero is a recognized cause of cancer in affected offspring, and CNS tumors are increasingly more common in infants...
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Califf plans work on opioids, accelerated approvals on return to FDA
In emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address risks of painkillers, Biden’s FDA nominee cites his relatives’ experience in getting 30-...
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Cancer risk tied to some manufactured foods
The results of three European studies support the removal of trans fatty acids, nitrites, and nitrates from food products.
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Genomic screening of healthy newborns gets more popular
For now, the findings on the psychosocial effects of general newborn genomic screening show that “we should consider genetics to be just one more...
From the Journals
HPV vaccines reduce cervical cancer rates in young females
HPV vaccination programs have been remarkably successful at reducing cervical cancer rates in young females provided they are vaccinated early...
From the Journals
Big drop in U.S. cervical cancer rates, mortality in younger women
This analysis lines up with previous evidence from U.S. epidemiologic data.
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St. Jude hoards billions while many of its families drain their savings
While families may not receive a bill from St. Jude, the hospital doesn’t cover what’s usually the biggest source of financial stress associated...
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COVID-19 has brought more complex, longer office visits
Patients’ increased mental health needs and worsened chronic conditions have practices playing catch-up and expanding teams to ease demand.