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Risk for Interval CRC Higher in Blacks Than Whites
Differences most pronounced for cancer of the distal colon and the rectum
Nine of Ten Practices Surveyed Have Dismissed Patients
Reasons include inappropriate behavior toward staff, violation of Rx policies, repeatedly missed appointments
ASCO: Capecitabine May Extend Survival in Biliary Tract Cancer
Survival benefit seen in those given capecitabine versus surgery alone
One in Five Cancers in the United States Is Considered Rare
Little-known malignancies harder to diagnose and treat, researchers say
CDC: Crypto Outbreaks Linked to Pools Have Doubled Since 2014
Second report warns of toxic chlorine gas inhalation at public aquatic venues
ASCO: Nut Consumption Ups Survival in Stage III Colon Cancer
Survival benefits also seen with healthy diet and exercise, researchers say
Tips Provided to Help Physicians Plan for Retirement
Strategies to save for retirement should be adapted through different stages of physicians' careers
FDA OKs Kalydeco for Additional Mutations in Cystic Fibrosis
Decision based on results of laboratory testing and previous clinical trials
CDC: Slowing of Decline in Number of Uninsured Adults
Uninsured rate was 9 percent in 2016, compared with 9.1 percent in 2015
Treatment in Hospital by Older Doctors Tied to Higher Mortality
Older patients' hospital survival slightly higher when physician is younger, researchers say
