
Rise of cancer: Let focus be on prevention
For last forty-five years, the author as a doctor has watched the progress and development in medical science from close quarters. Diabetes and cancer stand out prominently among the ailments. Why?
For last forty-five years, the author as a doctor has watched the progress and development in medical science from close quarters. Diabetes and cancer stand out prominently among the ailments. Why?
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<p>Drug regulators and trial designs should assess benefits that actually matter to people with cancer, says Ajay Aggarwal.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.nature.com/magazine-assets/d41586-018-04154-9/d41586-018-04154-9.pdf"
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