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Triple-negative breast cancer: Who should get tested for their genetic risk?
Triple-negative breast cancer is notoriously difficult to treat. It grows aggressively, and it lacks the three most common markers (estrogen…
Exciting breast cancer news: More women can safely forgo chemotherapy
Data from a 2018 study have confirmed the standard of care for many women with early-stage breast cancer: chemotherapy isn’t…
45 is the new 50—for colonoscopy
The American Cancer Society has released new colonoscopy recommendations: Adults at average risk should start getting colonoscopies at 45 instead…
Why hospital ratings and rankings don’t tell the whole story
In today’s data-driven world, there’s more incentive than ever to be the best. Health care is no exception. But here’s…
Could doctors have prevented Jack Pearson’s heart attack on ‘This Is Us’?
The Feb. 4, 2018 episode of NBC TV drama ‘This Is Us’ broke the hearts of viewers around the U.S….
As flu infects D.C., hand-washing in the hospital is a first line of defense
In the district and the U.S. as a whole, the influenza virus is surging, with roughly 200 new cases reported…