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STS: Lung Cancer Screening Underused in the Community
All network providers were aware of the screening program; 15 percent never referred a patient
STS: Parents of CHD Children ID Important Outcome Measures
Survival statistics, surgeon-specific experience, complication rates are most important measures
Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis
But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
Many Partners of Young Breast Cancer Patients Suffer Anxiety
Anxiety is common even several years later, researchers find
ECG Could Be Used As Password for E-Health Record Access
Researchers say heartbeat could serve as a secure 'password' for patient's electronic medical history
ASCO: Moderate Activity Tied to Longer Survival in Advanced CRC
Patients only appeared to derive benefit from moderate -- not vigorous -- activity
Chemo-Related Cardiotoxicity Worse in Diabetes Patients
Those with diabetes showed more early warning signs of heart failure
SABCS: Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Globally Diverse
Many countries seeing declines, but some Latin American nations, South Korea seeing increases
SABCS: Aromatase Inhibitors Tied to Reduced Endothelial Function
Women on aromatase inhibitors exhibit less elasticity in their blood vessels
SABCS: Scalp-Cooling System Can Reduce Chemo-Related Hair Loss
Devices reduce blood flow to hair follicles during chemotherapy treatments
