MNT daily newsletter - December 11, 2018

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Biology / Biochemistry
These tiny sensors may detect cancer early
Researchers use nanosensors to detect intracellular interactions that may signal cancer very early on. Their results may help detect lymphocytic leukemia.


Breast Cancer
What to know about fibroadenomas of the breast
A fibroadenoma is a noncancerous lump that can develop in the breast. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, complications, and possible treatment of fibroadenomas in this article.


Cancer / Oncology
What is appendix cancer?
Appendix cancer is very rare, and many people experience no symptoms in the early stages. Doctors often diagnose this cancer when it spreads to other organs or after they remove a person's appendix due to appendicitis. Learn more here.
What to know about stage 4 lymphoma
The symptoms, treatment, and survival rates of stage 4 lymphoma depend on the type of lymphoma and the risk factors that the individual has. Learn more here.
These tiny sensors may detect cancer early
Researchers use nanosensors to detect intracellular interactions that may signal cancer very early on. Their results may help detect lymphocytic leukemia.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Statins: Risk of side effects is low, say experts
For most people at risk of heart attack and stroke, using statins to lower cholesterol brings more benefits than risks, say the American Heart Association.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
What is appendix cancer?
Appendix cancer is very rare, and many people experience no symptoms in the early stages. Doctors often diagnose this cancer when it spreads to other organs or after they remove a person's appendix due to appendicitis. Learn more here.


Heart Disease
Statins: Risk of side effects is low, say experts
For most people at risk of heart attack and stroke, using statins to lower cholesterol brings more benefits than risks, say the American Heart Association.


Lymphoma
What to know about stage 4 lymphoma
The symptoms, treatment, and survival rates of stage 4 lymphoma depend on the type of lymphoma and the risk factors that the individual has. Learn more here.


Medical Devices / Diagnostics
These tiny sensors may detect cancer early
Researchers use nanosensors to detect intracellular interactions that may signal cancer very early on. Their results may help detect lymphocytic leukemia.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Does problem-solving stave off mental decline?
Is it true that by training your brain with problem-solving tasks, you can keep mental decline at bay later in life? A new study delves into the details.


Seniors / Aging
Does problem-solving stave off mental decline?
Is it true that by training your brain with problem-solving tasks, you can keep mental decline at bay later in life? A new study delves into the details.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
Doctors love golf: Fact or fiction?
In this year's Christmas special from The BMJ, researchers address an age-old question: Is it true that our physicians are avid golfers?


Statins
Statins: Risk of side effects is low, say experts
For most people at risk of heart attack and stroke, using statins to lower cholesterol brings more benefits than risks, say the American Heart Association.


Stroke
Statins: Risk of side effects is low, say experts
For most people at risk of heart attack and stroke, using statins to lower cholesterol brings more benefits than risks, say the American Heart Association.


Women's Health / Gynecology
What to know about fibroadenomas of the breast
A fibroadenoma is a noncancerous lump that can develop in the breast. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, complications, and possible treatment of fibroadenomas in this article.


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