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Baker's yeast analyzed to discover potential for combating neurological conditions like Parkinson's, cancer
Apr 02, 2014
A humble ingredient of bread - baker's yeast - has provided scientists with remarkable new insights into understanding basic processes likely involved in diseases such as Parkinson's and cancer. Read More
Pre-cancerous breast cancer cells treated with a vitamin A derivative revert into non-cancerous cells
Apr 02, 2014
A derivative of vitamin A, known as retinoic acid, found abundantly in sweet potato and carrots, helps turn pre-cancer cells back to normal healthy breast cells, according to research published this month in the International Journal of Oncology. Read More
Breast cancer origins study paves way for personalized treatment
Apr 02, 2014
Breast cancers can look and behave very differently. Understanding why and how they do so is key to designing more tailored therapies for patients and sparing them unnecessary treatments.In a new study published by the Journal of Pathology, Dr Matt Smalley from Cardiff University treads new ground in exploring what drives breast cancers to look and behave so differently from one another. Read More
Perioperative aspirin for non-cardiac surgery increases risk for major bleeds
Apr 02, 2014
Patients given aspirin to prevent heart problems after non-heart-related surgery had a higher risk of serious bleeding than the patients who did not receive aspirin. At the same time, aspirin did not reduce incidence of post-operative heart attacks and death, according to data from POISE-2 presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session. Read More
Why The Sun newspaper breast check campaign may actually harm women
Apr 02, 2014
A breast check campaign by The Sun newspaper may actually harm women, warns Glasgow GP Margaret McCartney on bmj.com.The "check 'em Tuesday" campaign is a weekly call for women to examine their breasts. Readers are asked to send in photos to prove compliance and can even sign up for a text message reminder. Read More
'Eat seven portions of fruit and veg a day' to lower death risk
Apr 01, 2014
The results of a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggest that we should be eating at least seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day.Recommendations for how many portions of fruit and vegetables people should eat varies from country to country. Read More
Researchers find simple blood iron test predicts fatal outcomes in the general population
Apr 01, 2014
A new study led by researchers at the Graduate Entry Medical School (GEMS), University of Limerick (UL) has found that people with low levels and very high levels of a commonly measured laboratory test, the "transferrin saturation ratio" are at an increased risk of death. Read More
FDA approves first long-acting recombinant coagulation Factor IX concentrate for patients with Hemophilia B
Apr 01, 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Alprolix, Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), Fc Fusion Protein, for use in adults and children who have Hemophilia B. Alprolix is the first Hemophilia B treatment designed to require less frequent injections when used to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding. Read More
New approach to leukemia testing may better define prognosis, treatment
Apr 01, 2014
Nearly half of patients with the most common form of adult leukemia are said to have normal chromosomes but appear instead to have a distinct pattern of genetic abnormalities that could better define their prognosis and treatment, researchers report. Read More
Safety and immunogenicity of 2 doses of the HPV-16/18 AS04 adjuvanted vaccine Cervarix
Apr 01, 2014
A recent study in the journal Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, showed that two doses of the HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine Cervarix (GlaxoSmithKline) are non-inferior to three-doses in the current schedule. Read More
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