University of Georgia scientists have found that smaller, less toxic amounts of chemotherapy medicine given frequently to mice with human prostate cancer noticeably slowed tumor growth. The mice suffered fewer side effects compared with traditional cancer treatment relying on heavy doses that can cause hair and bone loss.While chemotherapy given repeatedly in small portions, [...]
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AUDIENCE: Consumer, Pharmacy, OB/GYN ISSUE: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals issued a nationwide, retail-level recall of multiple lots of oral contraceptives because a packaging error may result in the daily regimen for these products being incorrect and could leave women without adequate contraception, and at risk for unintended pregnancy. Select blisters were rotated 180 degrees within the card, [...]
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in
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Subtle and unspoken clues exchanged by patients and doctors exert an influence on medical care, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System. Researchers analyzed video recordings of routine checkups and conducted follow-up interviews with participants to help elucidate signals sent and received on both sides of the examination table. The [...]
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in
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A genomic study of chronic blood cancer – a precursor to leukaemia – has discovered gene mutations that could enable diagnosis using only a blood test, avoiding the need for an invasive and painful bone marrow biopsy.Researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute identified the SF3B1 gene as being frequently mutated in myelodysplasia, one of [...]
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The effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on colorectal cancer (CRC) appear to differ by site of origin, according to a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Researchers found that within the proximal and distal colon, brassica vegetables (Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli) were associated [...]
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With the advent of personalised medicine, gains in cancer survival over the long term could be improved by running smaller, faster trials with less stringent evidence criteria, a researcher told the 2011 European Multidisciplinary Cancer Congress [1] today (Monday 26 Sept). The introduction of targeted treatments means the traditional large-scale clinical trial is not always [...]
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in
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Ibuprofen, naproxen, and related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – the subjects of years of study – still have some secrets to reveal about how they work. Vanderbilt University investigators have discovered surprising new insights into the actions of NSAIDs. Their findings, reported Sept. 25 in Nature Chemical Biology, raise the possibility of developing a new [...]
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in
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Scientists have for the first time discovered sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health — opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases. An international consortium of 175 scientists from 126 centres in Europe, the USA and Australia identified genetic variants associated with the [...]
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in
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During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, County health officials urge residents to use the month as a reminder to get screened for breast cancer or to tell a woman they know how important it is to be screened for breast cancer. Breast Reduction Surgery in Northern Va – Visit Aesthetica – Regain Youthful Appearance, Improve [...]
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People cannot walk into their local Pharmacy or read their local paper without being bombarded with opportunities to take the Flu Vaccine.“This “Flu Shot time of year” has been led to an increase in the injuries and adverse reactions that can occur as a result of vaccinations, including Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a progressive neurological disease,” says [...]
Sep 29 2011 | Posted in
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