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Discovery Of Key Aspect Of Process That Activates Breast Cancer Genes
Nov 17, 2011
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered key processes by which estrogen, the female sex hormone, activates genes in breast-cancer cells. Greater understanding of how this occurs is expected to eventually lead to new treatments for the disease. Michael R. Stallcup, Ph.D... Read More
Lung Cancer Diagnosis Aided By Early COPD Detection
Nov 16, 2011
According to a new investigation, lung cancer may be detected at an earlier stage by screening individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) early. The study suggests that if clinicians can detect COPD at an earlier stage, this will also help to detect lung cancer early. The study is published online today (Nov. 16, 2011) in the European Respiratory Journal... Read More
The Burden Of Blood Disorders, A Public Health Issue
Nov 16, 2011
Experts comment in a supplement to December's American Journal of Preventative Medicine, that the public health should not only focus on decreasing the burden of common diseases, it should also address the needs of people with blood disorders... Read More
Development Of Prostate Cancer Bone Metastasis Delayed By Denosumab
Nov 16, 2011
An international clinical trial has found that treatment with a drug that suppresses the normal breakdown of bone can delay the development of bone metastases in men with prostate cancer... Read More
Panel Of Melanoma Mutations Opens Door To New Treatment Possibilities
Nov 16, 2011
Researchers have developed a new genetic screening tool that will aid in the investigation of possible treatments for patients with melanoma and the unique genetic mutations that may accompany the disease, according to data presented at the AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference: Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics, held Nov. 12-16, 2011. Heinz-Herbert Fiebig, M.D., Ph.D... Read More
Image Gently® And SNM "Go With The Guidelines" Campaign To Help "Child-Size" Pediatric Radiopharmaceutical Dose
Nov 16, 2011
The Image Gently® campaign and the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) have launched the "Go With the Guidelines" campaign to encourage community hospitals, academic hospitals and clinics to observe new North American Guidelines for Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceutical Dose in children... Read More
Molecular Link Between Diabetes And Cancer Described
Nov 16, 2011
The fact that diabetes raises the risk of certain types of cancer is already well known, but the reasons have been unclear. Now researchers at Lund University in Sweden have mapped a molecular link that explains the connection between the two widespread diseases. Developing type 2 diabetes is a lengthy process. An early sign that it has begun is high levels of insulin in the blood... Read More
Potential Link Between Radon And Skin Cancer
Nov 16, 2011
A new study published this week suggests that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer. Researchers from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health (part of the Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry) have detected a connection following analysis of data on radon exposure and skin cancer cases from across southwest England... Read More
What Is Mesothelioma? Cancer From Asbestos
Nov 16, 2011
Mesothelioma, more precisely known as malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the mesothelial cells, most commonly those in the lining that covers the lungs (pleura). Mesothelial cells exist in the lining (membrane) that covers the outer surface of our body organs. The majority of people with mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos at some time during their life... Read More
Alcohol Not Recommended For Girls With Family History Of Breast Cancer
Nov 16, 2011
Adding to research linking alcohol to breast cancer risk, a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that adolescent girls with a family history of breast disease - either cancer or the benign lesions that can become cancer - have a higher risk of developing benign breast disease as young women than other girls... Read More
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