- For the first time, a new MSKCC study has shown that removing polyps by colonoscopy not only prevents colorectal cancer from developing, but also prevents deaths from the disease.
- IBM announced that Dr. Spriggs of MSKCC will join its Watson Healthcare Advisory Board. The advisory board will specifically focus on medical industry trends, clinical imperatives, regulatory considerations, privacy concerns and patient and clinician expectations around Watson technology and how it can be incorporated into clinician workflows.