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Weekend hospitalization linked to longer stay for pediatric leukemia patients
Aug 25, 2014
Weekend admission to the hospital for pediatric patients newly diagnosed with leukemia was associated with a longer length of stay, slightly longer wait to start chemotherapy and higher risk for... Read More
Medicaid: do differing state reimbursement policies affect cancer screening?
Aug 25, 2014
New research examining state-specific differences in Medicaid policies may be having an impact on screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Read More
Insight into cellular biology of colorectal cancer
Aug 25, 2014
A study recently published in the journal Carcinogenesis by researchers at the University of Kansas shows a new role for the protein adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) in suppressing colorectal cancer... Read More
3D printers used to create custom medical implants
Aug 25, 2014
A team of researchers at Louisiana Tech University has developed an innovative method for using affordable, consumer-grade 3D printers and materials to fabricate custom medical implants that can... Read More
Medicaid: do differing state reimbursement policies affect cancer screening?
Aug 25, 2014
New research examining state-specific differences in Medicaid policies may be having an impact on screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Read More
Rare, aggressive type of skin cancer that killed Bob Marley studied by scientists
Aug 24, 2014
Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that acral melanomas - the rare type of skin cancer that caused reggae musician Bob Marley's death - are genetically distinct from other more common... Read More
Unique alterations involving telomerase revealed by sequencing of rare kidney cancer
Aug 24, 2014
An international scientific collaboration led by Baylor College of Medicine has revealed clues about genetic alterations that may contribute to a rare form of kidney cancer, providing new insights... Read More
Iron deficiency and pica linked in pregnant teens
Aug 23, 2014
In a study of 158 pregnant teenagers in Rochester, NY, nearly half engaged in pica - the craving and intentional consumption of ice, cornstarch, vacuum dust, baby powder and soap, and other nonfood... Read More
Blood sugar measured by laser may do away with pin pricks
Aug 22, 2014
Scientists are developing a laser device to measure blood sugar that means one day diabetics may not have to prick themselves to draw blood for regular testing. Read More
Surgery associated with better survival for patients with advanced laryngeal cancer
Aug 22, 2014
Patients with advanced laryngeal cancer appear to have better survival if they are treated with surgery than nonsurgical chemoradiation. Read More
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