Columbus, OH

Nearly 13% of people with Parkinson’s disease in North America carry a Parkinson’s-associated genetic mutation, according to new data from the PD GENEration study. This suggests that genetic variants with a link to Parkinson’s are more common than previously thought. “The positivity rate and the high interest...

Parkinson’s mutations seen in nearly 13% of PD GENEration patients

Thyroid cancer stages range from 1 to 4 (sometimes referred to in Roman numerals as I, II, III, and IV). Stage 4 thyroid cancer is the most serious; stage 1 is the least severe. The stage of someone's cancer is determined by the size and spread of cancer cells from a tumor's primary site, in this case, the thyroid gland.

What Are the Stages of Thyroid Cancer?

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People with type 2 diabetes who used glucagon-like peptide analogs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro had a lower risk for multiple types of cancer compared with those who used insulin, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Overweight and obesity have been linked to at least 13 types...

Weight-Loss Drugs May Prevent 10 Types of Cancer

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections. Cigarette smoking was by far the leading risk factor, contributing to nearly 20% of all cancer cases and 30% of all cancer deaths. The findings are published today in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

New study finds 40-percent of cancer cases and almost half of all deaths in the US linked to modifiable risk factors

A healthy 38-year-old who began struggling to finish a half-marathon and experienced night sweats, body aches, and COVID-like symptoms learned he was facing stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite the shocking diagnosis, he plans to remain positive while he fights the cancer. Lymphoma is a blood cancer, specifically of the immune...

Fit, Healthy Man, 38, With Swollen Knee Felt Covid-Like Symptoms for a Month Before Learning He Had Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Everyday Health

Learn how exercise helps manage COPD symptoms and improves lung function, breathing capacity, and overall quality of life.

Can COPD Be Reversed With Exercise?

Doctors monitor lymphocyte and other blood cell levels to predict how your lymphoma will progress. Low lymphocyte counts may suggest that cancer has spread to your bone marrow, or it can be a side effect of treatments. Lymphoma is a group of cancers that develop in your lymphocytes. These white...

Understanding Lymphocyte Levels in Lymphoma: Uses and Significance

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Two COPD conditions with similar causes but distinct symptoms. Learn about their unique symptoms, causes, and treatments.

What's the Difference Between Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema?

A physical therapist offers tips and exercises that can help patients with cancer who experiencing difficulty walking from either the disease or its treatments. Patients with cancer can experience difficulty walking for many reasons, from chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (pain and tingling in hands and feet) to fatigue, weakness and muscle pain.

Combatting Difficulty Walking During Cancer Treatments

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Researchers found that, in 19 commonly used blood tests, abnormal results were linked to a higher risk of cancer within a year.
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Study finds routine blood tests could speed up cancer diagnosis

Experts from Vanderbilt Medical Center review mechanisms, supporting data, and patient cases associated with the use of IORT in pancreatic cancer. CancerNetwork® spoke with Kamran Idrees, MD, MSCI, MMHC, FACS; Natalie A. Lockney, MD; and Milad Baradaran, PhD, DABR, about the potential utility of intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) among patients with pancreatic cancer. The group detailed the design and mechanism, gradual technical advancements, and trial data supporting the application of this radiotherapy modality for this patient population.

Advancing Pancreatic Cancer Care Through Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

Anemia is common in high-risk PCI and is independently associated with major adverse cardiovascular events and major bleeding risk. Baseline anemia is frequently identified in patients undergoing Impella-supported high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HRPCI), according to the results of a recent post hoc analysis of the PROTECT III study.1. The presence...

Anemia Linked to Adverse Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Today is World Lung Cancer Day. The observance — held annually on Aug. 1 — is intended to raise awareness about the impact of lung cancer. In conjunction with World Lung Cancer Day, Healio presents the following important updates in treatment and research. 1. Adjuvant durvalumab (Imfinzi, AstraZeneca)...

World Lung Cancer Day: Risks of vaping; an ‘unprecedented’ advance in ALK-positive disease

Investigators assessed alemtuzumab plus UCART22 in relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia as part of the phase 1 BALLI-01 trial. The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to the investigational agent alemtuzumab (CLLS52) in the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), according to a press release from the developer, Cellectis.1.

Lymphodepleting Alemtuzumab Earns FDA Orphan Drug Status in R/R B-ALL

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Fort Myers, FL

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It’s a tough day for fitness enthusiasts in Florida as a well-known gym chain is pulling out of the state. The New York Sports Club, previously known as Around the Clock Fitness, has announced the closure of three locations across Florida, affecting both the local fitness community and the employees.

Florida Fitness Chain Shuts Down: Gyms Closing, Staff Laid Off

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. Unlike Hodgkin lymphoma, NHL can arise in various lymphoid tissues throughout the body. Did you know that there are more than 60 different types of NHL? This diversity makes it a complex disease to diagnose and treat. Symptoms can vary widely, from swollen lymph nodes to unexplained weight loss. Risk factors include age, weakened immune system, and certain infections. Treatment options range from chemotherapy to targeted therapies. Understanding NHL can help in early detection and better management.

14 Facts About Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

The FDA approved Tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel), a gene therapy indicated for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma who have received prior chemotherapy, are HLA antigen(s) A*02:01P, -A*02:02P, -A*02:03P, or -A*02:06P positive, and whose tumor expresses the MAGE-A4 antigen as determined by FDA authorized companion diagnostic devices.

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Treat Adults with Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma

Totowa, NJ

I have watched her jump through rings of fire time and time again to advocate for her patients. I have had the privilege of working alongside Amanda Albano for over a year now, and she only came to my unit to train for her hired role at the John Theurer Cancer Center Totowa location. By the grace of God, Totowa isn't up and running yet, and I have gotten to spend much more time with her than expected. I have been in awe of her tremendous heart towards her patients and colleagues alike. She truly treats every single one of her patients as if they were her family — like a daughter — and I have watched her jump through rings of fire time and time again to advocate for her patients.

Cancer Care That Feels Like Family

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Tecentriq Plus Chemoradiation May Be Safe, Effective in Unresectable Stage 3 NSCLC

Patients with unresectable stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer treated with Tecentriq before and following chemoradiation may derive a survival benefit. Tecentriq (atezolizumab) administered before and...

Tecentriq Plus Chemoradiation May Be Safe, Effective in Unresectable Stage 3 NSCLC

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