Monthly Archives: February 2017

Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment in Cancer

An Opportunity for Improvement Laura J. Esserman , MD, MBA1; Ian M. Thompson Jr, MD2; Brian Reid, MD, PhD3 Over the past 30 years, awareness and screening have led to an emphasis on early diagnosis of cancer. Although the goals … Continue reading

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Gut bacteria May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

New research from Lund University in Sweden has shown that intestinal bacteria can accelerate the development of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers behind the study, the results open up the door to new opportunities for preventing and treating the … Continue reading

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