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Colorectal cancer develops earlier in drinkers, smokers and men

Researchers found that individuals who smoke and drink developed colon cancer an average of 7.8 years earlier than non-users, with women showing a significant gap in cancer diagnosis age compared to men. The study suggests tailoring individualized screening programs based on tobacco and alcohol consumption.

SourceEvanston Northwestern Healthcare·JournalArchives of Internal Medicine·DateMar 24, 2006

Clip device accomplishes endovascular, non-surgical repair of faulty heart valve

A new clip device has shown promising results in repairing faulty heart valves through a less invasive cath lab procedure. The device, developed by Evalve Inc., uses the edge-to-edge technique to repair or replace the mitral valve without open-heart surgery.

SourceEvanston Northwestern Healthcare·DateMar 9, 2004