The first few days of January 2021 were full of promise. But then Boris put us back into a nationwide
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Despite battling COVID-19, oncologist continues treating patients virtually
When Dr. Justin Persico first began experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, his mind immediately went to his patients. As a medical oncologist
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Colorectal cancer risk remains despite modern treatment for ulcerative colitis
Patients with the inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis have a higher risk of dying from colorectal cancer, despite modern therapy,
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Disparities persist in early kidney transplantation despite policy changes
A recent analysis reveals persistent disparities in preemptive transplantation, when a patient receives a kidney transplant before ever starting dialysis,
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Hep C prevention still necessary despite advances in treatment
There needs to be more attention given to the prevention of hepatitis C, a UNSW Sydney report says. The UNSW
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Nobel laureates: Despite progress, cancer won’t be wiped out
The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine say they expect substantial advances toward treating cancer in the next
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Despite some progress, Alzheimer’s fight falling flat
It’s a devastating disease driving a dementia epidemic ruining tens of millions of lives, but with no new medical treatment
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Deficient letter-shape knowledge and awareness despite massive visual experience
Despite seeing it in nearly every book, newspaper, and email message, people are essentially unaware of the more common version
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Despite risk of breast cancer, few men undergo genetic tests, study finds
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among Americans. At least 10 percent of cancers are caused by
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