Breast cancer claims younger black female lives. If so, when should the screening begin?

Published Date: 26 Apr 2023

Once a woman turns 40, experts advise that she at the very least think about starting a breast cancer screening program. According to a recent study, Black women need this advice above all others.

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Robots are no longer limited to surgery. From CyberKnife to pharmacy automation, they are already handling key tasks across hospital care.

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A young woman grieving a miscarriage was labeled "hysteria." Dr Loshi Rajen reflects on diagnostic bias, the enduring power of psychiatric labels, and the importance of recognizing normal grief.

How a cardiac procedure exposed the tension between a mother’s autonomy and her son’s medical expertise.

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