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A new blood test has been developed for identifying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma -- a step that might eventually allow earlier diagnosis

Blood Test for Earlier Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible

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Test uses chip technology that analyzes circulating tumor-derived extracellular vesicles
A new interactive training module in medical ethics can help physicians to understand professional boundaries

New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries

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Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
Keytruda (pembrolizumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat any cancer that has a certain genetic biomarker

FDA Approves Keytruda for All Cancers With Genetic Biomarker

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First medication sanctioned for any cancer, regardless of origin
In a case report published online May 4 in The Journal of Dermatology

Case of Gnathostomiasis Caused by Roe Ingestion Reported

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Japanese man presented with itchy migrating eruption on back, which was treated with ivermectin
Older black Americans are more likely than whites to develop interval colorectal cancer

Risk for Interval CRC Higher in Blacks Than Whites

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Differences most pronounced for cancer of the distal colon and the rectum
The majority of medical practices have dismissed patients

Nine of Ten Practices Surveyed Have Dismissed Patients

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Reasons include inappropriate behavior toward staff, violation of Rx policies, repeatedly missed appointments
Capecitabine (Xeloda) may prolong survival in patients with biliary tract cancer

ASCO: Capecitabine May Extend Survival in Biliary Tract Cancer

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Survival benefit seen in those given capecitabine versus surgery alone
Rare cancers account for one in five cancers diagnosed in the United States

One in Five Cancers in the United States Is Considered Rare

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Little-known malignancies harder to diagnose and treat, researchers say
Outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have doubled in recent years at swimming pools and water playgrounds in the United States

CDC: Crypto Outbreaks Linked to Pools Have Doubled Since 2014

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Second report warns of toxic chlorine gas inhalation at public aquatic venues
Colon cancer patients might improve their odds of survival if they eat nuts along with consuming an overall healthy diet and getting regular exercise

ASCO: Nut Consumption Ups Survival in Stage III Colon Cancer

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Survival benefits also seen with healthy diet and exercise, researchers say