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Cancer Risk Modestly Elevated With Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower eGFR linked to elevated cancer risk relative to eGFR of 90 to 104 mL/min
Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications
Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
ASCO: Guidelines Released for Early Detection, Treatment of CRC
Stratified guidelines emphasize optimal detection methods and treatments of colorectal cancer
Extra Weight in Adolescence Tied to Later Risk for Renal Cancer
Among Swedish men, overweight or obesity during adolescence tied to higher risk for renal cell carcinoma
Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017
Early-career physicians most susceptible to burnout; late-career physicians less vulnerable
New AI Model May Predict Cancerous Lung Nodules
Model relies on CT features, demographics, clinical data, and improves on current methods
Infertility in Women Linked to Modestly Elevated Cancer Risk
Overall risk higher for developing cancer; increased risks seen for uterine, ovarian, lung, thyroid cancers
Intervention Promotes Better Conversations With Cancer Patients
But communication quality-improvement intervention does not improve patient outcomes
E-Cigarettes May Threaten Goal of Achieving Tobacco Endgame
Concern increasing that use of newer tobacco products may catalyze transition to tobacco products, drugs
Head of National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner
Current commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, will be stepping down in April
