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Lifestyle Changes Reduce Risk Of Prostate Cancer
Jun 30, 2013
The adherence of eight new World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) lifestyle recommendations has been found to significantly reduce the risk of developing highly aggressive prostate cancer. The study, published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer, was carried out by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC)... Read More
Lifestyle Changes Reduce Risk Of Prostate Cancer
Jun 30, 2013
The adherence of eight new World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) lifestyle recommendations has been found to significantly reduce the risk of developing highly aggressive prostate cancer. The study, published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer, was carried out by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC)... Read More
Major Advancement In Understanding Tissue Development Has Important Implications For Cancer
Jun 30, 2013
Findings published in the Journal of Cell Science show how the protein EB2 is a key regulator of tube-like structures inside cells and critical for normal tissue development and function. The findings are an important step in the race to find cures for cancers including gut, breast and pancreatic cancer... Read More
Computer Model Reveals Secrets Of Skin Aging
Jun 29, 2013
We constantly grow new skin and slough off the old. Until now, scientists have never agreed on exactly how this works, but new research from the University of Sheffield may provide the answer... Read More
Researchers Aiming To Suppress Therapy Resistance In Brain Cancer
Jun 29, 2013
Gliomas are malignant brain tumors that arise from glial cells called astrocytes, found in the central nervous system. "In treating malignant gliomas, we currently combine radiotherapy with the anticancer drug temozolomide. However, in some patients, tumors rapidly become resistant to both treatment methods," says neurooncologist Professor Dr... Read More
Ruxolitinib Boosts Survival In Patients With Myelofibrosis
Jun 29, 2013
STOCKHOLM - Continuous ruxolitinib therapy extends survival over that seen with best available therapy (BAT) in patients with myelofibrosis and also provides durable reductions in splenomegaly, according to results released at the 18th Congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA)... Read More
Fish Oils Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer
Jun 28, 2013
Consuming fish oils can significantly lower a person's risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study published in the BMJ. The researchers reviewed 21 different independent prospective cohort studies, they found that a high intake of fish and marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids was associated with a 14 percent reduced risk of breast cancer... Read More
University Of East Anglia Scientists Make Major Advances Important For Cancer Research
Jun 28, 2013
Scientists at the University of East Anglia have made a major advancement in understanding tissue development that has important implications for cancer. Findings published today in the journal Cell Science show how the protein EB2 is a key regulator of tube-like structures inside cells and critical for normal tissue development and function... Read More
Identification Of Important Genomic Variations Will Likely Impact Down Syndrome
Jun 28, 2013
Down syndrome, more commonly known as "trisomy 21" is very often accompanied by pathologies found in the general population: Alzheimer's disease, leukemia, or cardiac deficiency... Read More
Risk Of Stroke Effectively Reduced By Simple 2-Drug Combination
Jun 28, 2013
Results of a Phase III clinical trial showed that a simple drug regimen of two anti-clotting drugs - clopidogrel and aspirin- lowered the risk of stroke by almost one-third, compared to the standard therapy of aspirin alone, when given to patients who had minor or transient stroke symptoms to prevent subsequent attacks... Read More
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