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Chronic Childhood Pain Shadows Some Into Adulthood
Longtime abdominal pain in childhood can affect physical and mental health decades later.
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New Brachytherapy Device Takes Aim at SRS
Researchers to test new GammaTile device against stereotactic radiosurgery in brain tumors.

Health Literacy and Recovery: a Positive Correlation
Research underscores the value of targeted communications.

AI to Address Questions Left by Lung Screenings
Research team refines method for diagnosis of indeterminant lung nodules using artificial intelligence and advanced learning.
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Marshaling First-Line Immunotherapy for CRC
Kristen Ciombor, M.D., reflects on recent wins and opportunities ahead in the precision targeting of colorectal cancer.

Infusion Pump Trial to Inform Colorectal Treatment
Trial will evaluate the artery infusion pump’s efficacy in delivering liver-directed chemotherapy to patients with colorectal liver metastases

Cancer’s Glow Guides More Complete Removal
Fluorescence imaging augments a surgeon’s eyes in excising malignancies.

Target for Lung-Cancer Subtype Identified
Multifaceted study connects early amplified oncogene MDM2 with outcomes and therapy responses.

Active-Surveillance Rates Rise in Prostate Cancer
Nationwide analysis finds increasing trend toward staving off definitive treatment.

Pediatric Robotic Surgery Jumps Ahead with Cross-Campus Collaboration
Adult and pediatric surgeons worked together to create a comprehensive program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital.