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Europe Is Facing a Pancreatic Cancer Emergency

People living in Western Europe are more likely to develop pancreatic cancer than those living anywhere else in the world.

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Genetic Screening and Targeted Treatment Halt Paget Disease

A single infusion of zoledronic acid substantially reduced existing bone lesions and biochemical markers of bone turnover over 7 years.

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Lung Cancer Screening: Unnecessary for Some Patients?

A new study found higher rates of invasive procedures and complications after annual lung cancer screenings than shown in previous research.

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Women 50+ May Safely Reduce Mammogram Frequency Post-Surgery

Women aged 50 and older who have undergone curative treatment for breast cancer and remain cancer free after 3 years may safely deescalate mammogram surveillance.

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Maternal Depressive Symptoms May Start at Pregnancy

Contrary to current dogma, maternal depressive symptoms probably start at pregnancy, not during the postnatal period, and continue up to 2 years after childbirth.

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Catching a Killer

Marcy Duncan hadn't fully healed from her surgery for stage I breast cancer. She expected to discuss radiation and other next treatment steps. But her doctor raised a more serious concern.

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ACS Expands Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility

The American Cancer Society recently updated its screening guidelines for lung cancer. Here's what's new.

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Opioids May Be Overused in Acute Treatment of Migraine

A retrospective observational study of three migraine cohorts in Canada suggests that acute medications, particularly opioids, are overused and that preventive medications are underused.

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Potentially Unnecessary CRC Screening in Older Adults: Study

A study found that adults with limited life expectancy often undergo colon cancer screening, raising concerns about inappropriate screening.

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Mixed CRC Screening Messaging. Confusing? Some Docs Think So

Conflicting guidance about when to start CRC screening puts ambiguities about the optimal screening age front and center and has raised concerns among some doctors.

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