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A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would repeal the federal law essentially banning construction of physician-owned hospitals and making it difficult for these facilities to grow

New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals

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Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that passed the House this month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage

New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance

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While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
DNA methylation testing may be feasible as a molecular triage of high-risk human papillomavirus-positive individuals for high-resolution anoscopy screening

Progress Made on Genetic Test for Anal Cancer

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But research is still in early stages
Different paths to perspective of another's experience are associated with varying effect on helpers' health during helping behavior

Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic

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Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
Telephone calls and short message service can improve the likelihood of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return

Calls, SMS Can Increase Adherence to FIT CRC Screening

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Increased rate of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return with telephone call, SMS reminder
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