Approved a new initial treatment for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer after clinical trials showed patients lived longer without disease progression, compared to the standard treatment currently used. The chemotherapy-free combination involves two drugs, one of which has never been approved for use in the U.S. called lazertinib, which will be...

FDA Approves New Treatment for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

It’s become common knowledge that alcohol is a carcinogen — otherwise known as a cancer-causing substance. A new report paints a concerning picture of just how many cancers and related deaths may be the result of drinking alcohol. The study in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, published...

No drink is safe: Studies show alcohol’s link to growing list of cancers

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A recent finding has been stirring the medical community. A comprehensive meta-analytical study of over 2.1 million individuals across 18 clinical trials with 10-15 years of follow-up has cast a shadow of doubt on the benefits of routine cancer screenings.

Most Cancer Screenings Fail to Extend Lifespan, But Their Real Benefit is Less Obvious

Current evidence does not support lung cancer screening for never-smokers or former light smokers with a family history of lung cancer, according to a commentary in Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Gerard A. Silvestri, MD, MS, and colleagues examined several large-scale, single-arm observational trials conducted in Asia. The trials included individuals...

‘Popularity paradox’: Evidence lacking to support lung cancer screening for never-smokers

A JAMA Network Open study finds that noninvasive at-home colorectal cancer screening can reduce death risk by 33%. Researchers from Ohio State University and Kaiser Permanente analyzed data from 11,000 patients, showing FIT’s annual effectiveness equals a ten-year colonoscopy. The study stresses improving accessibility and addressing racial disparities in cancer screening.

At-Home Colon Cancer Test Proves Just As Effective as a Colonoscopy

Xenia, OH

Two weeks after Kettering Health shared plans to replace Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio, with a $44 million medical facility, city officials have implemented a 60-day moratorium on standalone emergency room facilities. According to notes from an Aug. 22 city council meeting, the city needs time to update its...

As Kettering plans to replace hospital, city enacts moratorium on freestanding EDs

The new guidelines are another method of keeping a high-quality standard for colorectal cancer screening. The latest recommendations on quality indicators for colonoscopy were released on August 22, 2024, by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).1 The new outlines highlight important aspects of colonoscopy that need to be measured in order to give patients getting a colonoscopy the highest quality screening for colorectal cancer (CRC).

New Recommendations, Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy Released

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

The US Sun

A MUM died just two weeks after being diagnosed with a common cancer after feeling too embarrassed to talk about her symptoms. Kasia Pietrzak, 43, admits that she is, to this day, still “trying to come to terms” with her mum Krystyna’s sudden death from bowel cancer. Krystyna was diagnosed with the disease back in […]

My mum died just 2 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer – she was too scared to talk about her symptoms

Everyday Health

Called Shield, this alternative to colonoscopy and at-home fecal testing kits may increase the number of people getting colorectal cancer screenings.

Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Gets FDA Approval

Stage 3 colorectal cancer means the cancer has spread to the nearby lymph nodes, but it has not spread to distant parts of the body. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Depending on where it begins, people may refer to it as colon cancer or rectal cancer.

What to know about stage 3 colorectal cancer

Warren, OH

Dallas-based Steward Health Care plans to close Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, on or around Sept. 20 after the facilities failed to attract qualified buyers, the health system said in an Aug. 21 statement shared with Becker's. Steward, which sought Chapter 11 protection...

Steward to close 2 Ohio hospitals

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Cedar Park, TX

Below are six hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking COOs. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Job listings were compiled from job-seeker websites. 2. MountainView Regional Medical Center (Las Cruces, N.M.) 3. Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita (Ariz.) 4. ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte (Fla.) 5. South Baldwin Regional Medical...

6 hospitals seeking COOs

About 140 infants were abducted from healthcare facilities between 1964 and April 2024, and the number continued to decline, NPR affiliate WHYY reported Aug. 22. Infant abductions from healthcare facilities have significantly declined compared to abductions from homes or other places, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children found. The decline is thanks hospitals using advanced technologies and protocols to ensure the safety of infant patients, Dan Yaross, president-elect of the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety, told WHYY.

Hospital infant abductions continue to decline

Los Angeles County, CA

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Cleveland, OH

MetroHealth has increased patients' refill retention rate from 35% to 80% — thanks to a few shifts in its operating model. Ryan Mezinger, RPh, MetroHealth System's senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer, joined the Cleveland-based company in 2015 and focused his work on patient prescriptions and refills. At that time, 30% to 35% of patients never filled their prescriptions nationwide.

MetroHealth upped patient refill retention by 45% — here's how

Axios

Rising cancer rates among younger workers are a new factor clouding employers' health cost outlook, per a major benefits survey released Tuesday. Why it matters: Cancer was the most reported condition driving up health care costs in 2024, followed by musculoskeletal and cardiovascular conditions. And while there have been major...

Cancer poses a growing problem for employers

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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US lung cancer screening criteria excludes potential patients: Study

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's lung cancer screening criteria may exclude people who could benefit from the screening, according to a study published Aug. 20...

US lung cancer screening criteria excludes potential patients: Study

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