Monday, 26 June 2023

HPV Rates Skyrocket Despite Safe Effective Vaccine

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The HPV vaccine may now be as critical as ever, though young people are taking the shot in fewer and fewer numbers. Medical experts speak to us about the risks of sexually transmitted HPV, which include throat cancer, among other serious diseases.



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U.S. Vaccine Program Now Flush With Cash but Short on Key Details


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How the Shortage of a $15 Cancer Drug Is Upending Treatment


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Friday, 23 June 2023

Should You Stop Taking Ozempic Before Surgery?

If taking Ozempic or Rybelsus for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for weight loss, or similar medications, doctors are debating how long before planned surgery you should stop taking the drug to be safe.



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ASCO President on Patient-Doctor Partnerships

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ASCO’s president Eric Winer, MD, explains why good patient-doctor relationships are key for quality cancer care.



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