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Brain Tumors And Other Cancers Identified By Immortality Gene Mutation; Finding Provides New Targets For Drug Development
Mar 19, 2013
Newly identified mutations in a gene that makes cells immortal appear to play a pivotal role in three of the most common types of brain tumors, as well as cancers of the liver, tongue and urinary tract, according to research led by Duke Cancer Institute... Read More
HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients Prefer Faster Subcutaneous Administration Of Herceptin® (Trastuzumab) To IV
Mar 19, 2013
Further research also reveals quicker administration of Herceptin could save NHS £15m compared to current practice1 Results from the PrefHer (Patient Preference for Subcutaneous (SC) versus Intravenous (IV) Herceptin) trial show that 92% of early HER2-positive breast cancer patients favoured quicker SC administration of Herceptin compared to the standard IV infusion.1 Presented at the St... Read More
Data Suggest Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Events Or Deaths In Prostate Cancer Patients Treated With Degarelix Compared To LHRH Agonists
Mar 19, 2013
Data presented last week at the European Association of Urology (EAU) 2013 annual meeting in Milan, indicate that the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist degarelix (brand name: FIRMAGON®) may be associated with lower risk of a cardiovascular (CV) event or death compared to commonly prescribed luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists... Read More
Spring Break Sun Safety Tips For Families With Children
Mar 19, 2013
Below are some safety tips for families with children who plan to get away from the cold, dark days of winter and enjoy the sun. Sunny days mean children tend to be outdoors much more compared to the winter months. Increased exposure to direct sunlight does not only mean protecting one's skin and taking measures to prevent heatstroke and dehydration, but also protecting children's eyes... Read More
Increase In Number Of Parents Who Won't Vaccinate Daughters Against HPV
Mar 19, 2013
A rising percentage of parents say they won't have their teen daughters vaccinated to protect against the human papilloma virus, even though physicians are increasingly recommending adolescent vaccinations, a study by Mayo Clinic and others shows. More than 2 in 5 parents surveyed believe the HPV vaccine is unnecessary, and a growing number worry about potential side effects, researchers found... Read More
Researchers Say NSAIDs Can Boost Stem Cells For Transplants For Cancer Patients
Mar 19, 2013
Scientists say that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be a boon to doctors gathering stem cells for transplants to treat patients with blood or bone marrow cancers, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma... Read More
New Treatment For Advanced HER2+ Breast Cancer Patients As Perjeta® (Pertuzumab) Gets Regulatory Green Light
Mar 19, 2013
Perjeta works synergistically with Herceptin® (trastuzumab) to extend survival and stall disease progression for longer than the gold standard of care[i] From now on, patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer could benefit from the new personalised breast cancer treatment, Perjeta - which is now authorised for use in the UK... Read More
In Control Of Red Blood Cell Levels White Blood Cells Key; Findings Could Lead To Novel Therapies
Mar 19, 2013
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that macrophages - white blood cells that play a key role in the immune response - also help to both produce and eliminate the body's red blood cells (RBCs)... Read More
Mammograms Every Other Year Fine For Women Over 50
Mar 18, 2013
Women aged 50 to 74 years who get mammograms every other year instead of every year are at a lower risk of false-positive results and at a similar risk of advanced-stage disease. The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, identified the outcomes of screening mammography for age, breast density and postmenopausal use of hormone therapy. Four years ago the U.S... Read More
Fears of Parents Prevent Girls From Getting HPV Vaccine
Mar 18, 2013
Health professionals strongly recommend the vaccine for the human papilloma virus (HPV) - the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer - for women and girls. However, many parents are worried about its safety, a new study in Pediatrics suggests. Experts say the findings are surprising and troublesome, because the vaccine is not associated with any serious negative side effects... Read More
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