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Advances in Managing Mismatch Repair-Deficient Colon Cancer and Lynch Syndrome

Mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer, also known as microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), is a biologically distinct form of colorectal cancer caused by mutations in some of the genes that are involved in correcting mistakes made when DNA is copied in a cell. This type of colon cancer is highly responsive to treatment with immunotherapy, which has reshaped how clinicians’ approach care, leading to major advances across both early-stage and metastatic disease.

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Is it the Winter Blahs or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

SAD is a type of depression that often occurs during the late fall and throughout the winter months. The disorder goes beyond the usual blahs. Women and residents of northeastern states are at higher risk of developing symptoms than those living in other parts of the country.

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Vodcast: Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

In this Back to Health episode, Dr. Philip Petrou discusses radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a cutting-edge treatment for chronic pain.

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Advancing Health Equity Through Community-Centered Research

In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Ro-Jay Reid from the Division of General Internal Medicine at AVÑо¿Ëù shared how his work is transforming our understanding of healthy aging, especially for communities historically impacted by health disparities. His commitment began with early experiences that showed how deeply social conditions shape longterm health.

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Infographic: How to Eat With Your Heart in Mind

Your heart works tirelessly for you every day. Support it by being mindful of not only what you eat, but also how you eat.

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Shoveling Snow Can Be Hazardous to Your Cardiac Health

Dr. Senturia names some of the usual suspects—male gender, older age, a sedentary lifestyle and smoking—as reasons to avoid shoveling snow. Another strong cardiac risk factor is a family history of heart disease.

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Podcast: Biliary Atresia

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Drs. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe and Adriana Perez discuss biliary atresia, a serious life-threatening liver disease that affects approximately one in 10,000 children.

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Better Nights, Healthier Heart: Connecting Sleep and Heart Health

Learn how sleep and heart health affect one another and get expert tips to improve your sleep and keep your heart healthy and strong for nights to come.

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Podcast: The Power of PSMA-Targeted Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Prostate-specific membrane antigen, or PSMA, is a protein expressed on the surface of prostate cancer cells that has become an important target for both diagnosing and treating the disease. In this episode of CancerCast, Dr. Manish Shah speaks with prostate cancer expert Dr. Scott Tagawa about how this PSMA protein helps identify whether prostate cancer is confined to the prostate or has spread, and the ways it can be used to guide treatment decisions. They discuss how PSMA-based prostate... Read More

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Infographic: Decoding Your Genetic Risk for Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. By uncovering the genetic patterns in your family history, you can identify hidden risks and create a plan for lifelong heart health.