John Schieszer

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Fundamental changes are urgently needed to make hematology/oncology clinical trial (CT) leadership selection more transparent instead of relying on informal networks and sponsor relationships, according to Sandhya Panch, MD, MPH, who is an associate professor, Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine/Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle. She contends that tracking and publicly reporting who leads trials by gender, race, region, and seniority could help change the current practices.

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Wearable health trackers can be especially useful for people who have trouble accessing standard health care, whether due to financial barriers or living in rural or remote areas. Smartwatches aren't a replacement for medical care, but they can play a useful role in spotting potential problems sooner.

Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia A new study published in the journal Neurology is suggesting that vitamin D

Increasing the visibility and representation of sexual and gender minorities (SGM) in clinical trials is vital for developing evidence-based and tailored care that can eliminate cancer disparities, according to B.R. Simon Rosser, PhD, professor and director of sexual health research at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Your nose may be the gateway to a stronger immune system. It turns out that the immune response can be boosted in nasal tissue in adults.

For decades, ‘mental wellbeing' has been one of the most used, but least agreed upon, terms in mental health.

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Kidney Cancers Rising Worldwide Presentation May Be Usual or Unusual Aggressive RCC May Suggest Hereditary Disease