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As most of you know, I am not a huge proponent of vitamins, based on concerns about the potential negatives they can cause, as well as the lack of evidence for their general effectiveness. That said, there are situations in which vitamins can be considered and here is a list of my current recommendations, with …
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Colon cancer has a large preventable component through early screening and detection, and despite the general safety and tolerability of colonoscopy, many people hesitate due to the preparation required, or due to the perceived risk of the test (which is small..but real.) Other ways we screen for cancers and polyps is through testing for microscopic …
Pfizer and Lily have developed a new treatment medication, called a PK 4/6 inhibitor, that provides dramatic benefits for women with hormone sensitive breast cancer. Prolonged longevity and reduced death rate are seen with the well-tolerated medication, with additional testing pending to provide the final proof that the treatment should become widely used and widely …