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Infections Cause Many Cancers Globally

medicalnewstoday.com — “A new study published Online First in The Lancet Oncology reveals that from 7.5 million cancer deaths in 2008, about 1.5 million were due to infections that could have either been preve” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Repeat Treatment, Massage Improve Abdominal Cryolipolysis Results : Skin & Allergy News

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In her own words: Nurse oncologist talks about breast cancer in black women | UMSL Daily

blogs.umsl.edu — “Margaret Barton-Burke has been an oncology nurse for more than 35 years. But it wasn’t exactly a career path she grew up dreaming about. Actually, it was more or less preordained.” View full resource at blogs.umsl.edu

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FDA Takes Steps to Lower Kids’ Radiation Exposure - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “In an effort to make sure that kids don’t get too much radiation during medical tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed guidelines for manufacturers of medical imaging devices to make new equipment that takes children’s safety into account. The agency is urging manufacturers to include instructions on how to safely use their devices in pediatric settings. If device makers can’t prove their machines are safe and effective for use on children,” View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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Infection Behind One Sixth Of Cancers Worldwide

medicalnewstoday.com — “Around 2 million, or one sixth of new cancer cases worldwide are due to infections that are largely preventable or treatable, says a landmark study published in The Lancet Oncology” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Nurses Week: New Posts For TheONC | JParadisi RN's Blog

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Radiation for Head and Neck Cancers Often Result in Hypothyroidism | National Academy of Hypothyroidism

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Giving back in honor of my patients | NMH Blog

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Dark-Skinned Patients Not Getting Skin Cancer Message : Skin & Allergy News

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Eflornithine + Laser 99% Effective for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae : Skin & Allergy News

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Skin of Color: Classifying Undereye Circles : Skin & Allergy News

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Calcinosis Prognosis Troublesome in Adults : Skin & Allergy News

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State roundup: Calif. fight over group homes for seniors; New agency proposed to police disabled care in NY; Conn. retiree health plan expansion could endanger protections

news-medical.net — “Neighbors were already concerned about the growing number of group homes for the elderly and recovering addicts in the area, many of them for profit. A Times analysis found 24 licensed facilities offering residential care for the elderly within a mile of the proposed project and three more waiting for state approval. It is one of several such clusters that have emerged in Los Angeles County -- including parts of the San Fernando Valley and South Bay -- where families can afford fees that run int” View full resource at news-medical.net

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Medical News: Docs May Resist PSA Screening Recommendations - in Oncology/Hematology, Prostate Cancer from MedPage Today

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CDC: U.S. Obesity May Soar to 42% by 2030 : Internal Medicine News

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