Fidarestat prevents high-fat diet-induced intestinal polyps in ApcMin/+ mice
This article by Dr. Satish K. Srivastava et al. is published in Current Cancer Drug Targets, Volume 18 , Issue 9 , 2018 Colorectal Cancer...
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Automated text messages improve outcomes after joint replacement surgery
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Discovery of enhanced bone growth could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis
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New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier
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Salad, soda and socioeconomic status: Mapping a social determinant of health in Seattle
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