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Mashup Score: 26What does drinking alcohol do to your body? - 5 day(s) ago
Did you know that drinking alcohol can affect your cancer risk, lead to long-term health issues and impact your microbiome, sleep and brain function? Our experts share what to know about how alcohol affects the body.
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Mashup Score: 6New study reveals cancer screening rates lower in clinics serving underrepresented communities - 5 day(s) ago
Dr. Trisha Amboree explains the findings of the research and how it can help mitigate health disparities.
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Mashup Score: 3Increasing doses of varenicline or nicotine replacement helps persistent smokers quit - 5 day(s) ago
For most smokers, quitting on the first attempt is likely to be unsuccessful, but a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found patients were more likely to quit if their cessation regimen was altered and doses were increased. Researchers also found that varenicline, a cessation medication, was more effective than combined nicotine replacement therapy (CNRT), such as patches or lozenges.
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Mashup Score: 29MD Anderson and Pan American Health Organization join forces to support cancer prevention and control in the Americas - 6 day(s) ago
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced the signing of an agreement to strengthen cancer prevention and control initiatives across the Americas. The event took place in Washington, D.C., with leaders from both organizations.
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Mashup Score: 510 cancer symptoms men shouldn't ignore - 7 day(s) ago
Knowing what symptoms to look for can help your doctor find cancer early when it’s most treatable.
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Mashup Score: 14Should cancer patients avoid sugar? 5 things to know - 7 day(s) ago
Should cancer patients avoid sugar? Senior research dietitian Erma Levy explains what you should know about sugar consumption during cancer treatment.
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Mashup Score: 10
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center held its 38th annual Polo on the Prairie event on April 27 in West Texas, raising over $1 million for patient care, research and education initiatives. The event drew more than 1,300 attendees to Rancho Verde in Breckenridge, Texas.
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Mashup Score: 72
MD Anderson and Replay today announced FDA clearance of the Investigational New Drug application for a novel PRAME-targeting TCR NK cell therapy for AML and MDS.
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Mashup Score: 1Basic Focus-Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) Workshop - MDA - Continuing Education (CE) - 8 day(s) ago
MDA, Basic Focus-Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) Workshop, 5/11/2024 7:30:00 AM – 5/11/2024 2:30:00 PM, The FATE protocol is one of several focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) protocols. This workshop will consist of an introduction to Basic FATE protocol and offer sessions of hands-on-training (HOT) using echocardiography ultrasound. This workshop aims to help healthcare providers optimize the clinical evaluation of the cardiopulmonary system using transthoracic echocardiography. Through this workshop, healthcare professionals will learn information about a patient’s cardiopulmonary physiology, pathophysiology, and pathology.
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Mashup Score: 20Peripheral neuropathy: Causes, symptoms and treatments - 9 day(s) ago
Chemotherapy can cause tingling, numbing and/or a pain sensation in the legs, arms, feet and hands. Learn from Salahadin Abdi, M.D., Ph.D., what’s happening to cause this discomfort and the variety of treatment options.
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The longer someone has been drinking alcohol, the more likely they are to develop cancer, says our Dr. Maher Karam-Hage. Learn how drinking alcohol can increase your cancer risk: https://t.co/eh6CH476Kz @carrie_d_mac #EndCancer