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How AI is commonly used to create and maintain medical records

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National campaign features a Spring man's fight against colon cancer

With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, a survivor is sharing his story and pushing for more research in hopes of making people more aware.

  • Mar 13, 2025

Trump administration funding cuts put search for cures for cancer, diabetes at risk, researchers say

An oncologist and NIH-funded T-cell researcher said that without adequate indirect funding, labs will shrink, clinical trials will stall, and life-saving innovations will be lost.

  • Feb 10, 2025

UT Health researchers studying effects of 'magic mushrooms' on depression

Researchers are looking for volunteers to help with a study to determine if the chemical found in psychedelic mushrooms is effective in fighting depression.

  • Sep 6, 2024

Houston-area cancer research projects obtain $42M in grants from CPRIT

"The grants approved ... show the impact CPRIT is having across the board in cancer research," CPRIT CEO Kristen Doyle said in the release. "We are helping Texans conquer cancer."

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Alzheimer's care for communities of color requires distinct approach, medical experts say

According to the Alzheimer's Association, people of color are less likely to receive a timely diagnosis, culturally fluent counsel, and effective therapy.

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