Dana-Farber Cancer Institute launches specialized cancer navigation program for firefighters
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 11-Dec-2025 15:11 ET (11-Dec-2025 20:11 GMT/UTC)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is launching Direct Connect for Firefighters, a specialized cancer navigation initiative to meet the unique needs of firefighters—a group at higher risk for cancer due to occupational hazards. The program will now be offered to firefighter organizations around the country, expanding Dana-Farber’s existing Direct Connect program.
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) in Klosterneuburg and Google have signed a “Master Sponsored Research Agreement” to explore joint scientific research areas. Under this agreement, Google will collaborate with and fund research projects at ISTA, ranging from AI and algorithms to neuro-imaging techniques useful for medical research. In addition, Google has opened a presence at the xista science park directly opposite the ISTA campus to form a liaison between the American corporation, the fundamental researchers at the Institute and the start-ups of the xista ecosystem.
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Rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) have an important impact on quality of life, and represent an economic burden to society. EULAR – The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology – has emphasised the role of patient empowerment through education.1
Focus on nurse-led clinics
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EULAR – The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology – believe that nurses are an important part of the healthcare team, especially for providing evidence-based care and endorsing shared decision-making in consultation with the patient. This is also important considering the shortage of rheumatologists in Europe, which means delegation is necessary. EULAR recommendations on the role of the nurse in the management of chronic inflammatory arthritis cover the contribution of rheumatology nursing in needs-based patient education, satisfaction with care, timely access to care, disease management, efficiency of care, psychosocial support and the promotion of self-management.1