The researchers analyzed 1992-2008 data on more than 1 million cancer patients of all ages in the United States. They then looked for second cancers, meaning a new cancer, not a recurrence. They found that the five-year survival rate for children and young adults was 80 percent after a first cancer. However, it dropped to 47 percent for children and 60 percent for young adults in cases of second cancers, Keegan and her colleagues said in a university news release.

Source: Second Cancers Deadlier for Younger People: Study

Source: Rock giants Pink Floyd honored in naming of newly discovered, bright pink pistol shrimp — ScienceDaily

The CDC is working with the Florida Department of Health to investigate a dead bat that was found in a package of Fresh Express organic salad mix.

CDC Investigates Dead Bat Found in Recalled Salad

Organic salad, get it?

Containing over 700 vibrant, full-colour images, TeachMeAnatomy is a comprehensive anatomy encyclopedia presented in a visually-appealing, easy-to-read format.

Created by a team of doctors and medical students, each topic combines anatomical knowledge with high-yield clinical pearls, seamlessly bridging the gap between scholarly learning and improved patient care.

Source: The Basics – TeachMeAnatomy

I oftentimes forget how much I don’t know.

Here’s another anatomy website I stumbled upon.  I wanted to post the URL before I forgot because I will forget if I don’t write it down.  I’ll use this resource and will add a link on the sidebar if deemed worthy.