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Breakthrough In HIV Research

Researchers have made a breakthrough in HIV research that had eluded scientists for over 20 years, potentially leading to better treatments for HIV, in a study published today in the journal Nature.The researchers, from Imperial College London and Harv…

[ More ] January 31st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Health |

Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Top Challenge for Cancer Patients, Even When Using Pain Treatments, A New Survey Reveals

American Pain Foundation Launches New Resources to Help
BALTIMORE, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pain is one of the most common, yet misunderstood and feared symptoms of cancer.

[ More ] January 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Health |
 

Mom says Daughter Died from Botox

The California case of a mother who says her 7-year old daughter died from a fatal reaction to Botox treatments for cerebral palsy is believed to be the first case alleging a fatal reaction to the drug to reach trial.

[ More ] January 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Health |

Fatal Botox reaction blamed for girl’s death

The case of a mother who says her 7-year old daughter died from a fatal reaction to Botox treatments for cerebral palsy is believed to be the first case alleging a fatal reaction to the drug to reach trial.

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Disarming Specialized Stem Cells Might Combat Deadly Ovarian Cancer

Eliminating cancer stem cells (CSCs) within a tumor could hold the key to successful treatments for ovarian cancer, which has been notoriously difficult to detect and treat, according to new findings published this week in the journal Oncogene by Yale …

[ More ] January 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Health |

Genetic combo key to surviving prostate cancer

A combination of three genetic abnormalities has a dramatic impact on how long prostate cancer patients are likely to live, researchers said on Wednesday, and gene tests could help doctors decide on the best treatments.

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Cancer, Health, Medical |
 

Genetic factors key to prostate cancer death risk

LONDON (Reuters) – A combination of three genetic abnormalities has a dramatic impact on how long prostate cancer patients are likely to live, researchers said on Wednesday, and gene tests could help doctors decide on the best treatments.

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Health |

Possible New Heritable Marker For Retinoblastoma

Findings may suggest new targets and treatments for childhood cancerRetinoblastoma is a pediatric eye cancer initiated by the loss or mutation of both copies of the retinoblastoma gene.

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Health |

Surgical procedure best for common heart problem

Treating the common heart problem called atrial fibrillation by burning off small parts of heart tissue works much better than drug treatments, a new study has confirmed.

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Health |

Landmark Heart Treatment Study

Catheter treatment works dramatically better than drugs for common heart rhythm disorderTreating a common heart rhythm disorder by burning heart tissue with a catheter works dramatically better than drug treatments, according to a landmark study publis…

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Health |