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One in five female oncologists considering leaving academia, survey finds
“There are many indications that women are leaving medicine in disproportionately high numbers,” said Dr. Julie Silver.
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Decades of research fail to resolve disparities in gastrointestinal cancer care
Women, Blacks, and Latinos still dying from gastroesophageal cancer at higher rates than men and Whites in general.
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Can immunotherapy replace surgery for stomach cancer?
The complete pathologic response rate to neoadjuvant nivolumab/ipilimumab was 59%.
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Medicare NCDs hinder access to cancer biomarker testing for minorities
Failure to expand Medicare benefits widens disparities in biomarker testing. Study authors say additional efforts are needed to ensure equitable...
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Radiologist fatigue affects breast imaging interpretation
The impact of time and experience on overall patient recall and false-positive rates has not been well-studied.
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ACP advocates outpatient treatment of uncomplicated diverticulitis
New guidelines also support referrals for colonoscopy in cases of complicated diverticulitis.
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Cervical cancer screening rates on the decline in the U.S.
New research finds that cervical cancer screening rates in the United States have fallen over the last 14 years and that lack of patient education...
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AI holds its own against pathologists for prostate cancer diagnosis
Deep learning algorithms have shown a high level of agreement with expert uropathologists in diagnosing and grading prostate cancer.
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Private insurers must cover follow-up colonoscopies
The AGA expects this guidance will eliminate surprise bills and give patients peace of mind regarding coverage.
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More vitamin D not better for reducing cancer or CVD incidence
The findings may be influenced by the fact that most participants had sufficient vitamin D levels at baseline.