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Cervical cancer rates in the US higher than previously reported, especially among older women
May 14, 2014
Cervical cancer rates in the United States are higher than previously believed, particularly among 65- to 69-year-old women and African-American women, according to a study led by a researcher at the... Read More
Study findings question benefit of additional imaging before cancer surgery
May 13, 2014
Among patients with a certain type of colorectal cancer with limited spread to the liver, imaging using positron emission tomography and computed tomography (CT) before surgery did not... Read More
Prostate cancer treatment: 'no benefit for older patients with other health problems'
May 13, 2014
One of the most common cancers among men, prostate cancer has different treatment options. New study suggests older patients with other health issues do not benefit from treatment. Read More
GPs urged to ensure every squint is checked with a red reflex test to rule out eye cancer
May 13, 2014
A children's cancer charity is calling for all squints in babies and young children to be checked with a red reflex test to rule out eye cancer. Read More
Study of two rare childhood neurodegenerative diseases suggests new source of DNA damage that may play a role in a wide range of health problems
May 13, 2014
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists studying two rare, inherited childhood neurodegenerative disorders have identified a new, possibly common source of DNA damage that may play a role in... Read More
Gene behind hemifacial microsomia (HFM), a highly prevalent facial anomaly, identified
May 13, 2014
Whitehead Institute scientists have identified a genetic cause of a facial disorder known as hemifacial microsomia (HFM). Read More
Nanoparticles that stagger delivery of 2 chemotherapy drugs knock out aggressive tumors in mice
May 13, 2014
MIT researchers have devised a novel cancer treatment that destroys tumor cells by first disarming their defenses, then hitting them with a lethal dose of DNA damage. Read More
Atrial fibrillation patients at higher risk of dementia when meds out of range
May 13, 2014
A new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City has found that atrial fibrillation patients who are on blood thinning medications are at higher risk... Read More
Health benefits of red wine antioxidant questioned in study
May 13, 2014
Despite several previous studies stating the contrary, a new study suggests resveratrol - an antioxidant found in red wine - does not decrease chances of developing CVD or cancer. Read More
Novel lung cancer treatment
May 13, 2014
An old idea of re-treating lung tumors with radiation is new again, especially with the technological advances seen in radiation oncology over the last decade. Read More
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