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  1. NICE Seeks Public Input on Liver Preservation Devices

    NICE Seeks Public Input on Liver Preservation Devices

    UK's NICE opens consultation on ex situ liver perfusion guidance for transplant organ preservation.

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  2. Onc Now: The Challenge of Translating Early-Phase Cancer Research

    Onc Now: The Challenge of Translating Early-Phase Cancer Research

    Dr. Victor Moreno Garcia discusses why many promising cancer therapies fail in Phase I-III trials and the role of AI.

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  3. Family of Man Who Died in Edmonton ER Waiting Room Demands Answers

    Family of Man Who Died in Edmonton ER Waiting Room Demands Answers

    The family of Travis Smith, who died in the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER waiting room after receiving naloxone, is seeking answers and accountability.

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  4. B.C. Alcohol Consumption Hits 20-Year Low but Exceeds National Average

    B.C. Alcohol Consumption Hits 20-Year Low but Exceeds National Average

    New report shows British Columbians drinking less overall, but consumption remains above Canada's average. Male seniors are the heaviest drinkers.

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  5. New Weight Loss Procedure at Edmonton Hospital Called a Game-Changer

    New Weight Loss Procedure at Edmonton Hospital Called a Game-Changer

    A minimally invasive, publicly funded stomach-stitching procedure offers a new option for weight loss in Alberta.

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  6. Uganda Shuts Border with Congo Amid Rare Ebola Outbreak

    Uganda Shuts Border with Congo Amid Rare Ebola Outbreak

    Uganda closes its border with Congo due to a surge in suspected Ebola cases. The rare Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments, raising fears of wider spread.

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  7. ACS Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Amid Rise in Younger Patients

    ACS Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Amid Rise in Younger Patients

    American Cancer Society now recommends blood-based tests and at-home stool sampling for average-risk adults starting at age 45.

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  8. Fruit Fly Study Reveals Clue to Brain Cancer's Mysterious Origins

    Fruit Fly Study Reveals Clue to Brain Cancer's Mysterious Origins

    A new study using fruit flies identifies a protein, Chinmo, that may explain why brain tumors form in specific regions, offering a potential new therapeutic target.

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