Diagnostic tunnel vision by 2 pulmonologists led to a $2 million malpractice settlement after the patient died of esophageal cancer.

A man being treated for a urinary tract infection turned out to have a rare "supernumerary kidney." ...

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When a doctor suspects bladder cancer, they will order a series of tests which may include urine tests (urinalysis or urine cytology), a cystoscopy to visualize the inside of the bladder, and/or a CT ...

Cardiologists say two new blood markers could transform how Indians detect heart risk early – long before a heart attack or stroke strikes.

Liver ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive imaging test that helps doctors check liver structure, fat levels, and tissue ...

Imaging suggests HCC, yet cirrhosis is uncertain—see why biopsy matters and how AFP, spread, and liver function shape treatment. For oncology clinicians, the Liver Imaging-Reporting and Data System ...

A new children's book, 'If You’re Lucky Enough to Know a Unicorn,' helps families cope with child loss and grief.

I had breast cancer in my left breast 14 years ago. I was treated with chemotherapy and radiation after a lumpectomy and the removal of 14 lymph ...

Excess belly weight or visceral fat may be a stronger predictor of heart failure than BMI, and inflammation plays a major ...

The UCSF Lynch Syndrome Center is a leading Northern California clinic specializing in Lynch syndrome, a common genetic condition increasing the risk of colon cancer and other cancers. The center ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S., with more than 100,000 cases diagnosed each year. But some people ...