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April 13, 2024

Some breast cancer patients could be at risk of another type of cancer, study reveals

A new study found that women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Epic Research experts and other physicians commented.

April 12, 2024

First-ever augmented reality abdominal surgery performed in Chile: 'A revolution'

The first-ever augmented reality (AR) abdominal surgery was performed by Dr. Alberto Rodriguez in Chile. The surgeon gave details about the tech; an AI health expert also shared pros and cons.

April 9, 2024

Cancer rates rising in young people due to ‘accelerated aging,’ new study finds: ‘Highly troubling’

Accelerated aging — which is when biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase cancer risk, according to research presented at the Association for Cancer Research meeting.

April 5, 2024

Ice therapy shown to kill breast cancer tumors in new study: ‘Important technique’

Ice could be the next frontier in breast cancer therapy, according to new research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Researchers and experts explain the potential benefits.

April 4, 2024

Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday.

April 4, 2024

Cancer cases in the spotlight as White House declares April 2024 'Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month'

The White House has declared April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, revealed the significance.

April 3, 2024

Tragic cancer loss inspires New York tech entrepreneur to address ‘urgent medical need’

After losing his wife to colon cancer, a New York man is dedicating his life to fighting the disease and protecting others from tragedy. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke to Roy de Souza about his journey.

April 1, 2024

Pneumonia misdiagnoses are common among hospitalized adults, study finds: There are 'implications'

Adults who are admitted to the hospital are often inappropriately diagnosed with — and treated for — pneumonia, new research suggests. Experts discuss the risks of unnecessary treatment.

March 28, 2024

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.

March 28, 2024

On this day in history, March 28, 1866, first US ambulance service rolls through Cincinnati

The U.S. welcomed the first civilian ambulance care in Cincinnati, Ohio, on this day in history, March 28, 1866. It was inspired by medical advances during the Civil War.