Innovations
How we use PET-CT scans to find more cancer faster than ever
PET-CT (positron emission tomography and computed tomography) often is referred to as the gold standard of cancer imaging. This tool…
From surgery to radioactive iodine and beyond: Hope for patients with thyroid cancer
Most patients respond well to standard therapies for thyroid cancer. The five-year survival rate is more than 98 percent, and…
Why I stand behind digital rectal exams for prostate cancer screening
“You want to put your finger where? Why? Do you really need to do that?” I’ve heard many men say…
Outpatient hip or knee joint replacement: Healthier, faster and more effective
Increasingly younger patients are seeking partial or total hip or knee joint replacement—people in their 40s, 50s and 60s who…
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…
Tiny salivary glands, big problems: How we treat these painful disorders
Most of the time, people don’t notice their salivary glands. They are located in the mouth and throat, and they…