Obesity’s Influence on Colon Cancer Risk
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Esophageal Cancer on the Rise Among the Young: Study
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Certain Cancer Patients at Higher Odds for Severe COVID-19
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Have Tasmanian Devils Turned a Corner in Fight Against Cancer?
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Smokers, especially those who begin young, are three times more likely to die prematurely
Research Highlights:
- A large, national study found that smokers faced nearly three times the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease or stroke.
- Risk was higher among smokers who began before age 15 compared to those who began at older ages, and the risk […]
For Cancer Patients, Holiday Season Can Be a Stressful Time
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New strategies suggested for critical heart care in the ICU
Statement Highlights:
- Critically ill heart patients are at increased risk of complications that are potentially preventable and associated with death, longer hospital stays and higher costs.
- Best practices to prevent complications include meticulous hand hygiene among the health care team, prompt removal of invasive […]
Axumin (fluciclovine F 18) Injection for Prostate Cancer PET Scan
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Abnormal blood pressure levels while sleeping increase risk of heart disease, stroke
Research Highlights:
- Nighttime blood pressure levels that are higher than daytime levels, as well as a pattern of blood pressure rising at night (rather than decreasing slightly), were associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and heart failure.
- Even when blood pressure is well […]
