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Notorious Chemical May Pave the Way to New Gene Therapies
By Dan Franck | Jun 22, 2017 01:13 PM EDT
Research at UNC's School of Medicine uses the effects of one of the world's most dangerous chemicals to show the way to protecting the body's DNA.
Smoking Is For Losers: Teen Tobacco Use Hits Record Low
By Tabitha Shiflett | Jun 19, 2017 02:48 PM EDT
Sorry, Kenickie. Smoking isn’t cool anymore.
Lung Cancer: Smoking Light Cigarettes May Increase Cancer Risk
By Peter D'Souza | Jun 04, 2017 07:41 PM EDT
Cigarette filters, introduced decades ago to reduce the number of tar smokers inhale, also alter other properties of smoke and smoking in a way that raises the risk of lung cancer, researchers say.
Lung Cancer Update: Pembrolizumab Now Approved, Drug Twice As Effective As Chemotherapy
By Vin Ross | Jun 01, 2017 10:00 PM EDT
Get to know more about the use of Pembrolizumab for treating lung cancer.
Research Finds Aspirin Lowers Risk of Cancer Deaths [VIDEO]
By Jenny Dabon | Apr 07, 2017 07:02 AM EDT
An instructor named Yin Cao introduced his research at the meeting in American Association for Cancer Research last Monday about how aspirin lowers risk of cancer. Apparently, the long-term use of aspirin can reduce the risk of dying from various types of cancer and possibly other diseases.
New Tech KwitCase 2.0 Application That Helps Quit Smoking To Come Soon [VIDEO]
By Jenny Dabon | Apr 05, 2017 07:14 AM EDT
The upcoming tech called KwitCase 2.0 application that helps quit smoking by using artificial intelligence, machine learning and neural gamification is made for smokers. Because of the mechanism, it can smartly provide the user a personalized plan to live a smoke-free life.
Blood Test To Detect Cancer That Could Be Out Within A Year Will Be A First [VIDEO]
By Lori Brown | Mar 25, 2017 10:01 AM EDT
Researchers believe the first blood tests that can diagnose cancer in its early stages will be available soon.
Shoulder Pain Can Be a Sign of Lung Cancer [VIDEO]
By Mark Miller | Mar 15, 2017 07:05 AM EDT
Although shoulder pain is not a hallmark of lung cancer, unexplained, consisted pain suggests a visit to the doctor.
New Study Reveals Statins Not Beneficial For Lung Cancer Patients
By Joie M Gahum | Mar 01, 2017 07:40 AM EST
A new study reveals that statins or cholesterol-lowering drugs that are used together with chemotherapy in treating lung cancer showed no effects on treatments.
Nose Swab Could Help Diagnose Lung Cancer Among Smokers
By Beth Vargas | Feb 28, 2017 10:29 PM EST
Study finds nasal epithelial tissues may contain information that may indicate the presence of cancer cells in the lungs.
Telephone-Based Counseling Effective Way To Encourage Smokers To Quit
By Allen James Dinglasan | Feb 16, 2017 09:00 AM EST
A new study found out that smoking cessation could be more effective when conducted after a lung cancer screening. It also found out that telephone-based counseling are much more effective than the traditional counseling method.
Lung Cancer Risk Raises By Four Times Due To Shield-Protected Pollutants
By Minnow Blythe | Feb 05, 2017 06:59 PM EST
Shield-protected air pollutants increase the risk of developing lung cancer four times than previously thought.
Lung Cancer Treatment: Delaying Chemotherapy Can Be Good for the Patient
By Mara Tee | Jan 12, 2017 08:00 AM EST
Studies show that delaying chemotherapy for lung cancer patient can still be beneficial for the patient.
Radon Risks: EPA Urges Homeowners To Test For Lung Cancer-Causing Radioactive Gas
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 11, 2017 08:00 AM EST
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and testing the home for this radioactive gas is essential.
US Cancer Death Rate Drops 25 Percent Since 1991: What Contributed To The Decline?
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 07, 2017 09:00 AM EST
The cancer death rate in the United States dropped by a staggering 25 percent in the past 25 years.

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Conservative Treatment with a Sling can Replace Surgery for Shoulder Fractures

There is nothing to be gained by operating on a patient with a so-called displaced fracture of the shoulder. Three weeks with the arm in a sling so that the shoulder is kept inactive yields the same results.

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