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Friday, February 3, 2012
Regular use of vitamin and mineral supplements could reduce the risk of colon cancer, Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press), Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center offers new hope for deadly brain tumor, University of California - San Diego, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
Schooling protects fleeing children from disease, University of Copenhagen, Posted 9:20:22 AM PT
Soy isoflavone supplements did not provide breast cancer protections, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Making sense of addiction terminology, SAGE Publications, Posted 7:20:12 AM PT
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Malaria kills nearly twice as many people than previously thought, but deaths declining rapidly, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Scripps research scientists demonstrate effective new 'biopsy in a blood test' to detect cancer, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 4:17:14 PM PT
Combination drug therapy urged to battle lung cancer, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Diabetes rates vary widely in developing countries, 1 in 10 cases untreated, Drexel University, Posted 1:18:12 PM PT
New research confirms need for lung cancer testing, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 12:17:14 PM PT
Balancing oxaliplatin dose with neurological side effects in metastatic colon cancer, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 10:17:43 AM PT
Lecture or listen: When patients waver on meds, Brown University, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Investigational urine test can predict high-risk prostate cancer in men who chose 'watchful waiting', Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
A new screening method for prostate cancer, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Sanford-Burnham researchers find molecular switch that allows melanoma to resist therapy, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Human immune cells react sensitively to 'stress', Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz, Posted 7:17:04 AM PT
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Better NHS services reduce suicide rates, University of Manchester, Posted 4:20:21 PM PT
Vigorous exercise linked to gene activity in prostate, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 12:17:20 PM PT
Societal control of sugar essential to ease public health burden, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 10:18:09 AM PT
Genome Research publishes special issue: Cancer Genomics, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Assessing the value of BMI screening and surveillance in schools, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 9:20:20 AM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Feb. 1, 2012, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
A thought-provoking new therapeutic target for brain cancer?, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
Prostate cancer risk halved for subfertile men, Lund University, Posted 8:17:03 AM PT
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Surgical breast biopsy not overused, study suggests, American College of Radiology, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Research from the 2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium highlights new treatments, compares existing therapies for prostate cancer, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Posted 3:17:16 PM PT
New drug extends survival in patients with drug-resistant prostate cancer, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Posted 3:17:16 PM PT
PLoS Medicine editors highlight mismatch between global burden of ill-health and published research, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:20:22 PM PT
Targeting malaria hotspots key to reducing transmission, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:16 PM PT
Rate of follow-up surgeries after partial mastectomy varies greatly, Michigan State University, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Genes linked to cancer could be easier to detect with liquid lasers, University of Michigan, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Study finds substantial variability in rate of additional surgery after partial mastectomy, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Flexible sigmoidoscopy shown to increase detection of colorectal cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Women not following through with recommended breast screening MRI, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 11:17:17 AM PT
Massachusetts General study defines a new genetic subtype of lung cancer, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Norovirus is the leading cause of infection outbreaks in US hospitals, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 8:18:13 AM PT
Gene linked to pancreatic cancer growth, U-M study finds, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
New target for cancer therapy identified, preclinical study shows, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
NSABB and H5N1 redactions: Biosecurity runs up against scientific endeavor, American Society for Microbiology, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
UCLA researchers indentify a cell-permeable peptide that inhibits hepatitis C, University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, Posted 6:17:15 AM PT
Monday, January 30, 2012
Stimulation of brain hormone action may improve pneumonia survival, Georgia Health Sciences University, Posted 9:17:26 PM PT
Inherited risk factors for childhood leukemia are more common in Hispanic patients, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 1:17:16 PM PT
More efforts needed to address motor vehicle deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 11:20:25 AM PT
Dealing with stress: New research highlights the survival skills of disease-causing E. coli, Arizona State University, Posted 10:17:24 AM PT
Cancer patients' pain can be helped by psychosocial interventions, say researchers, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
4-week vaccination regimen knocks out early breast cancer tumors, Penn researchers report, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Inquests more likely for younger people and deaths from medical care complications, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:20:24 AM PT
New method to manage stress responses for more successful tumor removal, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Cutting off the oxygen supply to serious diseases, University of Nottingham, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Defects in the packaging of DNA in malignant brain tumors, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Alcohol consumption and risk of colon cancer in people with a family history of such cancer, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Barrett's patients who smoke are twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer, American Gastroenterological Association, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
New guidelines to prevent infection in minor surgery, Elsevier, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Barrett's patients who smoke twice as likely to develop oesophageal cancer, Queen's University Belfast, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
Jak of all trades? Not of leukaemia therapy!, University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT
Genetic breakthrough for brain cancer in children, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT
Need muscle for a tough spot? Turn to fat stem cells, UC San Diego researchers say, University of California - San Diego, Posted 6:17:15 AM PT
Filling R&D gaps key to succeeding in NTD control and elimination goals by 2020, Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, Posted 3:19:13 AM PT
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Lumbar disc degeneration more likely in overweight and obese adults, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:20:20 PM PT
Genetics study reveals how bacteria behind serious childhood disease evolve to evade vaccines, Wellcome Trust, Posted 10:17:23 AM PT
Cancer sequencing initiative discovers mutations tied to aggressive childhood brain tumors, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
Friday, January 27, 2012
UT researchers' innovation addresses major challenge of drug delivery, University of Texas at Austin, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Head & neck cancer in transplant patients: For better or worse?, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Study offers new information for flu fight, University of Georgia, Posted 11:19:11 AM PT
SUMO-snipping protein plays crucial role in T and B cell development, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:19 AM PT
Discovery of new vaccine approach for treatment of cancer, Trinity College Dublin, Posted 7:17:17 AM PT
Rice, UCSD scientists probe form, function of mysterious protein, Rice University, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Study pinpoints genetic variation that raises a risk linked to bisphosphonates, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Diagnostic brain tumor test could revolutionize care of patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Grape seed extract kills head and neck cancer cells, leaves healthy cells unharmed, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Thursday, January 26, 2012
New lung cancer test predicts survival, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 4:17:16 PM PT
Workplace safety program can reduce injuries if aggressively enforced, study finds, RAND Corporation, Posted 2:18:12 PM PT
Researchers show how viruses evolve, and in some cases, become deadly, National Science Foundation, Posted 2:17:26 PM PT
Visual nudge improves accuracy of mammogram readings, Washington University in St. Louis, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
Scripps research scientists illuminate cancer cells' survival strategy, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
URMC finds leukemia cells are 'bad to the bone', University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Georgetown Lombardi researchers present new findings on head & neck cancers, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 11:17:16 AM PT
Research finds newer radiation therapy technology improves patients' quality of life, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 11:17:16 AM PT
Tracking the birth of an evolutionary arms race between HIV-like viruses and primate genomes, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 9:17:24 AM PT
Berkeley Lab researchers discover critical rotational motion in cells, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
NIH study shows caffeine consumption linked to estrogen changes, NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Posted 8:17:13 AM PT
New Queen's University research sheds light on gene destruction linked to aggressive prostate cancer, Queen's University, Posted 8:17:13 AM PT
Mutated Kras spins a molecular loop that launches pancreatic cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
New therapeutic target to combat liver cancer discovered, Elhuyar Fundazioa, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
Princeton research: Hurricane Katrina survivors struggle with mental health years later, Princeton University, Posted 6:20:23 AM PT
Elevated risk factors linked to major cardiovascular disease events across a lifetime, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Posted 6:18:03 AM PT
Routine follow-up scans can detect head and neck cancer recurrences earlier, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Erlotinib dose-adjusted for smoking status effective as first treatment for head and neck cancer, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Standard treatments for head and neck cancer less effective in HIV-positive patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Danish health care fast track program reduces cancer patients' treatment, diagnosis wait time, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Oral HPV infection, HPV-related cancers more common in men, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Radiation plus chemotherapy provides long-term positive results for head and neck cancer patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Oral temperature changes in head and neck cancer patients predicts side effect severity, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Newer radiation technology improves head and neck cancer patients' long-term quality of life, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
2 in 5 adults with rheumatoid arthritis are physically inactive, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:20:20 PM PT
Asthma rate and costs from traffic-related air pollution are much higher than once believed, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Posted 4:18:13 PM PT
'DIMming' cancer growth -- STAT: Diindolylmethane suppresses ovarian cancer, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:04 PM PT
Engineered bacteria effectively target tumors, enabling tumor imaging potential in mice, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Brachytherapy reduced death rates in high-risk prostate cancer patients, study finds, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Studies on smoking cessation in ethnic minorities, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Aiding cancer therapy by mathematically modeling tumor-immune interactions, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
A leukemia drug kills cancerous T-cells while sparing normal immunity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
Avastin, Sutent increase breast cancer stem cells, U-M study shows, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Availability and use of sanitation reduces by half the likelihood of parasitic worm infections, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:14 PM PT
Tobacco smoking and high blood pressure are biggest killers of Japanese adults, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Women with certain type of ovarian cancer and BRCA gene mutation have improved survival at 5 years, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Saliva HIV test passes the grade, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 8:17:25 AM PT
Possible new pathway can overcome glioblastoma resistance, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Teen passengers: 'The other distraction' for teen drivers, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Cocoa could prevent intestinal pathologies such as colon cancer, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
Monday, January 23, 2012
Preoperative MRI may reduce risk of nerve damage in prostate cancer surgeries, Radiological Society of North America, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Prostate cancer study proves drug delays disease progression, University Health Network, Posted 5:17:12 PM PT
Self-collection and HPV DNA testing could be an effective cervical cancer screening, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:16 PM PT
Emergency room visits risky for elderly residents from long-term care facilities, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 12:19:11 PM PT
Georgetown professor applauds decision of researchers to temporarily halt research on H5N1, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT
Compounds in mate tea induce death in colon cancer cells, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
A single therapy slows multiple cancers, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
Selectively inhibiting PKM2 starves cancer cells, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
The race against chronic myeloid leukemia not yet won, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
DGK-alpha helps cancer cells gain traction and mobilize, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
CWRU study finds the love of a dog or cat helps women cope with HIV/AIDS, Case Western Reserve University, Posted 8:17:22 AM PT
Patterns of chromosome abnormality: The key to cancer?, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Molecular fingerprint discovered that may improve outcomes for head and neck cancer patients, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Lead blood levels may increase smokers' risk for kidney cancer, Penn State, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
New malaria maps to guide battle against the disease, Wellcome Trust, Posted 6:18:12 AM PT
Quality of life for younger breast cancer patients more adversely affected than older women, University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, Posted 6:17:04 AM PT
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Many people continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:17:15 PM PT
Plant flavonoid luteolin blocks cell signaling pathways in colon cancer cells, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:13 PM PT
Inflammatory mediator promotes colorectal cancer by stifling protective genes, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:13 AM PT
Identified a cause of resistance to colon cancer treatment, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Research Institute), Posted 10:17:13 AM PT
Friday, January 20, 2012
Tiny amounts of alcohol dramatically extend a worm's life, but why?, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 1:20:27 PM PT
Many strategies to increase physical activity for kids lack injury prevention measures, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 1:20:26 PM PT
Study showed oxaliplatin improved colon cancer patient survival, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
Younger breast cancer patients have more adverse quality-of-life issues, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
Notre Dame researchers report fundamental malaria discovery, University of Notre Dame, Posted 11:20:19 AM PT
3 is the magic number: A chain reaction required to prevent tumor formation, INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Thursday, January 19, 2012
PCE in drinking water linked to an increased risk of mental illness, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Cell senescence does not stop tumor growth, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Rutgers study finds paid family leave leads to positive economic outcomes, Rutgers University, Posted 1:20:21 PM PT
Revamping HIV-prevention programs in the Caribbean, Michigan State University, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
'Pulverized' chromosomes linked to cancer?, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Abnormal chromosome indicator of treatment and outcome in patients with rare brain tumor, American College of Radiology, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Study reveals mechanism of lung-cancer drug resistance, Ohio State University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Study finds potential key to immune suppression in cancer, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
High risk oesophageal cancer gene discovered, Queen Mary, University of London, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Gender differences in liver cancer risk explained by small changes in genome, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Metastasis of pancreatic cancer in action, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Why cholesterol-lowering statins might treat cancer, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Rigged to explode?, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Balancing scientific freedom and national security, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Comparison of effects of red wine versus white wine on hormones related to breast cancer risk, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT
Many high-risk Americans don't get hepatitis B vaccine, Brown University, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Advance in lung cancer treatment, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
New test offers greater accuracy in early detection of colorectal cancer, Mayo Clinic, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
UCLA researchers uncover mechanism by which melanoma drug accelerates secondary skin cancers, University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Radiation-induced damage to brain tissue reversed by oxygen starvation in mice, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Novel gene mutations associated with bile duct cancer, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Mapping the destructive path from cigarette to emphysema, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Solving the mystery of an old diabetes drug that may reduce cancer risk, McGill University, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Aspirin merits testing for prevention of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Genetic code cracked for a devastating blood parasite, University of Melbourne, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
University of Tennessee researchers develop comprehensive, accessible vision testing device, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Posted 6:20:22 AM PT
The link between TB and a gene mutation that causes lung cancer, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Posted 6:17:15 AM PT
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Scientists uncover novel mechanism of glioblastoma development, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
2012 Gastroinstestinal Cancers Symposium reveals new advances aimed at improving treatment, prognosis and detection of GI cancers, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Posted 3:17:14 PM PT
Drug improves survival of colorectal cancer patients, trial results show, Mayo Clinic, Posted 3:17:14 PM PT
International health experts call for a special UN session on mental health, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:20:22 PM PT
New model for possible malaria vaccination suggests mass vaccination for low transmission areas, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
Cell signaling key to stopping growth and migration of brain cancer cells, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Study reveals origins of esophageal cancer, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Jan. 17, 2012, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Plasmacytoid DCs: Tumor-killing immune cells, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Study finds that tumor cells can prevent cancer spread, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Stomach cells may give rise to esophageal cancer, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Anti-malaria drug synthesized with the help of oxygen and light, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Essential protein for the formation of new blood vessels identified, University of Vienna, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
UH Case Medical Center publishes study on novel treatment for skin lymphoma, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
How immune cells destroy cancer cells – MDC researchers elucidate mechanism, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Natural enzyme provides potential new approach for treating graft-vs.-host disease, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:17:05 AM PT
Breast cancer spread triggered by a cleaver-wielding protein on cancer cell's surface, University of Helsinki, Posted 7:17:05 AM PT
University of Granada researchers identify changes in tumor cells that lead to metastasis, University of Granada, Posted 7:17:05 AM PT
Stanford computer algorithm used to identify bladder cancer marker, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Some breast cancer spread may be triggered by a protein, study shows, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Monday, January 16, 2012
Solutions for a nitrogen-soaked world, Ecological Society of America, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
Knee replacement surgery incidence soars in those over age 50, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
Combining 2 anti-HER2 drugs may provide better preoperative breast cancer treatment, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 4:17:16 PM PT
Researchers quantify the damage of alcohol by timing and exposure during pregnancy, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:02 PM PT
Comparing alcohol use and other disorders between the United States and South Korea, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:02 PM PT
Declines in melanoma deaths limited to the most educated, American Cancer Society, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
New indicator may help identify patients with increased risk from throat cancer, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 6:17:04 AM PT
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Fewer children require hospitalization following drowning-related incidents, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 9:20:21 PM PT
UBC researchers identify potential new therapy approach for hepatitis C, University of British Columbia, Posted 9:19:14 PM PT
Engineering team completes ambitious Antarctic expedition in the 'deep-field', British Antarctic Survey, Posted 4:19:09 PM PT
Friday, January 13, 2012
Predicting the value of indexing symptoms for ovarian cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Faulty proteins may prove significant in identifying new treatments for ovarian cancer, Oregon Health & Science University, Posted 12:17:15 PM PT
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Study finds chlorophyll can help prevent cancer - but questions traditional research methods, Oregon State University, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Discrimination may harm your health, according to new Rice study, Rice University, Posted 9:20:20 AM PT
Researchers find new, noninvasive way to identify lymph node metastasis, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
New culprit discovered in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Mass media and health: Well-informed people eat better, Catholic University - Campobasso, Posted 7:18:14 AM PT
LSUHSC research identifies 'bath salts' as new source of flesh-eating infection, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Selectively stopping glutathione sensitizes brain tumors to chemotherapy, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 6:17:16 AM PT
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Viral load a major factor affecting risk of sexually transmitting HIV, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Parabens in breast tissue not limited to women who have used underarm products, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:18 PM PT
UNC scientists collaborate to find first major genetic mutation associated with hereditary prostate cancer risk, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Researchers find first major gene mutation associated with hereditary prostate cancer risk, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
A clue to the GI problems that plague many kids with autism?, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 12:17:24 PM PT
A diet rich in slowly digested carbs reduces markers of inflammation in overweight and obese adults, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 11:17:17 AM PT
Cancer sequencing project identifies potential approaches to combat aggressive leukemia, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Gene identified as a new target for treatment of aggressive childhood eye tumor, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Chemotherapy may influence leukemia relapse, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Researchers isolate protein linking exercise to health benefits, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Updated American Cancer Society nutrition guidelines stress need for supportive environment, American Cancer Society, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Short, sharp shock treatment for E. coli, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 6:19:14 AM PT
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Precancer markers identified in airway epithelium cells of healthy smokers, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 5:17:19 PM PT
Ganetespib showed activity in KRAS-mutant NSCLC as monotherapy and in combinations, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 5:17:19 PM PT
New educational program helps the siblings of children with cancer, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:19 PM PT
Limited use of compulsory licensing of pharmaceuticals to protect public health, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:20:43 PM PT
Twin Cities light rail project presents both opportunities and risks for health, according to report, HOME, Posted 2:20:43 PM PT
Scientists look to microbes to unlock Earth's deep secrets, National Science Foundation, Posted 2:19:16 PM PT
Long-term consequences of venous thrombosis, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
How can pediatric HIV be eliminated in Zimbabwe?, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 2:17:14 PM PT
Preventing mother to child transmission of HIV in Zimbabwe, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:14 PM PT
Marijuana smoke not as damaging to lungs as cigarette smoke, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 1:17:21 PM PT
Lower risk of death linked with access to key attributes of primary care, UC Davis study shows, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 12:18:13 PM PT
New findings by St. Michael's researchers about the way cells work, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 9:17:26 AM PT
Early-stage breast cancer patients lack knowledge; may not receive treatment they prefer, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Tapping the body's own defenses, researchers look to cutting-edge gene therapy for bladder cancer, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Increased risk of developing asthma by age of 3 after cesarean, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Penn researchers find treatment for diabetes and depression improves both, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 6:20:19 AM PT
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sorafenib effective in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, but low survival rates reported, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 6:17:18 PM PT
Study finds federal amendments increased gun sales diverted to criminals, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 2:20:26 PM PT
New study: Cholera in Haiti tracked more rapidly by social media than traditional methods, Burness Communications, Posted 2:19:14 PM PT
Bacteria in the gut of autistic children different from non-autistic children, American Society for Microbiology, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
Hopkins researchers find 'Google Flu Trends' a powerful early warning system for emergency departments, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 1:19:08 PM PT
Getting cancer cells to swallow poison, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Researchers map potential genetic origins, pathways of lung cancer in never-smokers, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Genetic composition of multicentric lung tumors appears to be similar, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Estrogen-targeting drug combo may help prevent lung cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Sensitive detection method analyzes circulating tumor cells in patients with lung cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
New way to learn about -- and potentially block -- traits in harmful pathogens, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 12:17:26 PM PT
Towards more effective treatment for multiple myeloma, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
Nicotine replacement therapies may not be effective in helping people quit smoking, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 9:20:25 AM PT
The onset of cognitive decline begins at 45, INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 9:18:13 AM PT
Obesity and cancer screening: Do race and gender also play a role?, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Jan. 9, 2012, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Cancer and fertility -- young women speak up, Springer, Posted 8:17:04 AM PT
Headphone music eases anxiety during prostate biopsies, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 8:17:04 AM PT
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Most parents who get tested for breast cancer genes share results with their children, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Friday, January 6, 2012
Prospective surveillance model emerges as standard of care for breast cancer treatment, American Physical Therapy Association, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Mass prostate cancer screening doesn't reduce deaths, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Study shows no evidence of a mortality benefit to PSA screening, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Tiny worm points to big promise, Northwestern University, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
Researchers find malignancy-risk gene signature for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
Moderate red wine drinking may help cut women's breast cancer risk, Cedars-Sinai study shows, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT