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MEDICAL NEWS

Blacks, Hispanics Have Higher Colon Polyp Risk Than Previously Thought

5:00 PM EST

Their rate of the precancerous colon growths was higher than that of whites, study finds

DAILY NEWS SUMMARY

Health Highlights: May 16, 2012

The Daily News Summary is a single article covering the most important news published in the previous 24 hours.

JOURNAL UPDATE

PET More Sensitive Than CT for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

12:00 PM EST

F-18-FDG PET more sensitive, equally specific to CT for assessing regional lymph node involvement

MONTHLY JOURNAL SUMMARY

April 2012 Briefing - Hematology & Oncology

May 01, 2012

The Monthly Journal Summary is a single article covering the most important journal articles published in the previous 30 days.

DISCUSSION

RE: Automated blood-cell analyzers. Can you count on them to count well?

By M. Jagesh Kamath, M.D.

Dear Dr.Aroon, We can count on you to give a clear picture, in all blogs of yours! Well done…

MEDICAL FOCUS

Anal cancer

By Tamer M. Fouad, M.D.

Anal cancer is typically a squamous cell carcinoma that arises near the squamocolumnar junction…

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CONFERENCE SUMMARY

American College of Physicians, April 19-21, 2012

CONFERENCE NEWS

ASBS: Mammography Beats Infrared Screening for Breast CA

May 04, 2012

No Touch Breast Scan has poor sensitivity or specificity depending on the mode

FDA APPROVALS

Votrient Approved to Treat Cancer That Begins in Soft Tissue

April 27, 2012

Drug inhibits process that fuels tumor growth

ALERTS

Sun Protective Behavior on the Rise in U.S. Adults

But sunburn still prevalent, as is the use of indoor tanning

FYI

Health Tip: Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

Here are some suggestions

BLOGS

Bevacizumab for breast cancer: FDA grants a stay of execution

Author: Dr. A. De la Guerra

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