Category Archives: Research

New Analysis Confirms Suspected Bias of Large U.S. Prostate Screening Study

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

A new paper appearing in Annals of Internal Medicine used simulation modeling to try to correct for a known bias in a notable U.S. trial of prostate cancer screening, called PLCO. That study along with a large European one played an … Continue reading →

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Ventilated Filters: Changing the Face of Lung Cancer in the U.S.

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

An analysis appearing in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute finds strong evidence that adding ventilation holes to cigarette filters has contributed to a rise in a type of lung cancer called adenocarcinoma among smokers. The authors say the FDA … Continue reading →

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The ‘Bad Luck’ Cancer Analysis, Part II

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

A new study revisits an analysis made by the same lab in 2015 about the role of random mutations on cancer. The analysis uses computer modeling to estimate how many cancers are the result of replication errors. The authors say … Continue reading →

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Melanoma and Alcohol: Another Explanation

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

A study out today links alcohol intake with an increased risk of melanoma. But is UV radiation from tanning beds a possible cause for the finding? Continue reading →

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The Numbers behind the ProtecT Trial

Posted on September 15, 2016 by

This week’s release of the first study comparing outcomes between surgery, radiation, and active surveillance got a lot of buzz. But even then, some pretty important details did not get as much coverage as they probably could, and maybe even … Continue reading →

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New study compares surgery, radiation, and active surveillance in prostate cancer

Posted on September 14, 2016 by

A long-awaited study from researchers in the United Kingdom compares three major approaches: surgery (radical prostatectomy), radiation, and active surveillance (also known as ‘watchful waiting’) for men with localized prostate cancer diagnosed with prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test, and … Continue reading →

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Olympic Rings… All of Them Red

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

One of the interesting developments at the Summer Olympics has been the sudden appearance of red circles on athletes’ skin. It turns out Michael Phelps and others are displaying signs of “cupping,” one of the more unusual ‘health’ practices around.   … Continue reading →

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