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January 07, 2024
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Intensive BP lowering effective at CV risk reduction in patients with history of cancer

Intensive BP lowering effective at CV risk reduction in patients with history of cancer

Intensive BP lowering may be safe in patients with a history of cancer not currently receiving treatment, according to a post hoc analysis of the SPRINT trial published in Hypertension.

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January 02, 2024
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Best nephrology news cover stories of 2023

Best nephrology news cover stories of 2023

Healio has compiled a list of the most-read nephrology cover stories in 2023.

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December 14, 2023
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Tobacco smoking attributed to more than 1 million cancer deaths in seven countries

Tobacco smoking attributed to more than 1 million cancer deaths in seven countries

Among four preventable risk factors for cancer mortality, smoking tobacco resulted in the most deaths and years of life lost in seven countries, according to data published in eClinicalMedicine.

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December 05, 2023
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How PCPs can address the 'undeniably significant' impact of ultraprocessed foods

How PCPs can address the 'undeniably significant' impact of ultraprocessed foods

Ultraprocessed foods are associated with poor health outcomes, but helping patients reduce their intake can be difficult because of their prevalence, broad definition and affordability, according to experts.

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November 27, 2023
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Study: White bread, alcohol may increase risk for colorectal cancer

Study: White bread, alcohol may increase risk for colorectal cancer

Consuming high amounts of white bread and alcohol were linked to an increased risk for colorectal cancer, a recent study in Nutrients showed. Meanwhile, fiber, magnesium and other dietary components were associated with a reduced risk.

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November 17, 2023
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Biden to appoint Vanderbilt oncologist as new NCI director

Biden to appoint Vanderbilt oncologist as new NCI director

President Joe Biden today announced his intention to appoint oncologist, researcher and educator, W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, as director of the NCI.

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November 09, 2023
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Microbiome health may influence skin cancer activity, treatment response

Microbiome health may influence skin cancer activity, treatment response

CHICAGO — The skin and gut microbiome may be associated with developing or protecting against skin cancer as well as responding to cancer treatment, according to a speaker at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.

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October 25, 2023
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Circadian disturbances linked to increased risk for incident cancer

Circadian disturbances linked to increased risk for incident cancer

HONOLULU — Adults faced a higher risk for incident cancer if their Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire score deviated from the median score, signaling circadian disturbances, according to research presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

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October 21, 2023
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Study finds more deaths associated with nonmelanoma skin cancer than melanoma

Study finds more deaths associated with nonmelanoma skin cancer than melanoma

A higher proportion of patients are dying from nonmelanoma skin cancer globally than melanoma, according to a press release from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology.

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September 21, 2023
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Top in women’s health: Vague ovarian cancer symptoms; Massachusetts sees rise in abortions

Top in women’s health: Vague ovarian cancer symptoms; Massachusetts sees rise in abortions

By understanding their bodies, women can identify some of the vaguer symptoms of ovarian cancer at the earliest and most treatable stages of the disease, according to Melissa Simon, MD, MPH.

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