The disparity in prostate cancer screening between cisgender men and transgender women diminished when physicians recommended screening. Most prostate cancer screening guidelines exclude transgender women. Despite transitioning, transgender women...
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Year in Review – Early Breast Cancer
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Rise in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Mortality From 2000 to 2022
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Vitamin D Adjuvant Therapy Improves Immune Function and Pregnancy Outcomes
Vitamin D Adjuvant Therapy Improves Immune Function and Pregnancy Outcomes
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Impact of FSAs on Ureteral Margin Assessment in PUC
Impact of FSAs on Ureteral Margin Assessment in PUC
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Medical Fiction: An Emergency Thanksgiving
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Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
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Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
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