Mammogram rates increase when patients schedule themselves By making mammograms easy to schedule through personal online patient portals, researchers saw a significant increase in screenings for breast cancer. Read more …Mammogram rates increase when patients schedule themselves
Caregiving can be stressful, but it could also lower risk of depression Becoming a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can be stressful, but a new study is questioning the idea that family caregiving is also a risk factor for depression. Read more …Caregiving can be stressful, but it could also lower risk of depression
New AI-powered algorithm could better assess people's risk of common heart condition Early detection of atrial fibrillation can reduce the risk of stroke and heart failure, but screening people for the condition has been historically challenging. Read more …New AI-powered algorithm could better assess people's risk of common heart condition
Liquid biopsy predicts immunotherapy response and toxicity in patients with advanced lung cancer By monitoring changes in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) among 30 patients treated with immunotherapies for metastatic non-small cell lung cancers, researchers were able to determine molecular response -- the clearance of tumor genetic material in the bloodstream. Read more …Liquid biopsy predicts immunotherapy response and toxicity in patients with advanced lung cancer