A Banana a Day May Keep Upper GI Cancers Away
For patients with Lynch disease, taking a daily supplement containing resistant starch reduced upper gastrointestinal cancers by more than half.
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Ultra-Processed Foods May Up CKD Risk
Sugar-sweetened beverages are a frequently consumed ultra-processed food group.
Shift Work Disorder: When and How to Shift Workers’ Gears
Approximately 5% to 10% of shift workers, including many health care professionals, suffer from shift work disorder, a circadian sleep-wake cycle disorder defined by poor quality sleep.
Clinical Challenge: Generalized Weakness and Dehydration
A 63-year-old man with a history of thyroid cancer presents to the emergency department with a 4-day history of generalized weakness and lack of interest in food or drink. Read how this case unfolded.
Effect of a National Human Papillomavirus Immunization Program on Cervical Cancer Incidence
Researchers conducted a study to determine the effect of a national human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program on the incidence of cervical cancer and grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among young women in England.
Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Prevents High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions Among HIV-Positive Men
Researchers examined the efficacy and safety of the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine for young men who have sex with men and are living with HIV.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Melanomas Still Diagnosed but Follow-Up Decreased
Italian researchers retrospectively compared dermatologic and surgical activity in their melanoma unit from February to May, 2020, with data from the same period in 2019.
Combination Immunotherapy Effective for Patients With Melanoma and Asymptomatic Brain Metastases
The combination of nivolumab with ipilimumab is an effective treatment option for patients with advanced melanoma with asymptomatic brain metastases
Calorie Restriction May Increase Efficacy of Chemotherapy in Younger Patients With B-ALL
The IDEAL trial found that adolescents and young adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia may benefit from restrictive diets and increased exercise.
Timing of Chemotherapy for Glioblastoma May Matter
Treatment in the morning may be more effective, with greater impact seen in MGMT-methylated patients.
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