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Stomach Cancer Pathology Research: Immunohistochemistry for HER2 shows positive cell membrane staining in this gastric adenocarcinoma. Targeted therapy with Herceptin (trastuzumab) may be beneficial.

Stomach Cancer: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are among the most widespread cancers in the world. The most common GI cancers include colorectal, liver (hepatocellular), esophageal, pancreatic and stomach cancer. Among the less common GI cancers are small bowel cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, gall bladder cancer, anal cancer and neuroendocrine cancers.

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Working From Home? Here鈥檚 How to Protect Your Body

If you work from home, your body is at risk for injury and pain. Read this for tips on protecting yourself in your home office.

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Infographic: This Winter, Stay on Your Feet

Avoid falls and injuries this icy, snowy season with these helpful tips.

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Stay on Top of Your Family鈥檚 Health in 2025

Want to make 2025 another great year for your family? Take steps today to protect your family鈥檚 health tomorrow and all year long.

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Losing Weight the Healthy Way in the New Year

If you plan to trim down in the coming year, use these tips to make resolutions that will help you stay healthy for years to come.

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Podcast: Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine

On this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Kristen de Vries discusses what patients should know about cancer rehabilitation medicine.

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Have You Gotten Your Flu Vaccine? It鈥檚 Not Too Late

December has arrived, and we have good news if you haven鈥檛 gotten your flu shot yet. It鈥檚 not too late! Make good health a priority.

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Infographic: What to Know About Crohn鈥檚 Disease and Colitis

Observed in early December, Crohn鈥檚 & Colitis Awareness Week sheds light on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Learn more about these chronic conditions and how to improve your health.

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A Primer on Male Infertility

If a couple is unable to conceive naturally after one year of unprotected intercourse, that couple is deemed to be infertile. But does the problem lie with the male or the female?