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COVID-19: Changing the Face of Cancer Care
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Big Data Powers Design of ‘Smart’ Cell Therapies for Cancer

Combining machine learning with cell engineering, scientists can design ‘living medicines’ that precisely target tumors

Health Workers, Long-Term Care Residents Should Get First COVID-19 Vaccines

With the first vaccines expected within weeks, a CDC advisory panel votes on how to prioritize access.

For Cancer-Related Breathlessness, Fans May Be Better Bet Than Meds

Various nondrug approaches provide greater relief with fewer side effects for this common symptom of advanced cancer.

FDA Announces Advisory Committee Meeting to Discuss Second COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

Moderna has requested emergency use authorization for its mRNA vaccine candidate.

Dexamethasone May Make Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Less Effective for Glioblastoma

Study finds that patients with glioblastoma who received corticosteroid dexamethasone had significantly worse overall survival.

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Black Doctors Urge African Americans to Take Future COVID-19 Vaccine

A group of medical decision makers assumed responsibility for protecting the health of those in the Black community.

Vitamin D May Improve Cancer Outcomes

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Promising Interim Results from Clinical Trial of NIH-Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

The vaccine demonstrated 95% efficacy in an ongoing Phase III trial.

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HIV Tied to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

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How Will Joe Biden Tackle COVID-19?

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