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Dieting on radiation therapy may improve outcomes for breast cancer patients: New clinical trial to begin
In February, researchers will begin a first-of-its-kind clinical trial that uses calorie restriction to help treat early stage breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Evidence suggests that reducing patients' calorie...
How to Reduce Unnecessary CT Scans in Kids
Researchers have identified seven signs in injured children that may help determine whether they need a CT scan.
IV Drug Users: Target 'Super-Spreaders' To Stop Hepatitis C
A new estimate is that each intravenous drug user contracting Hepatitis C could infect around 20 other people with the virus, half of these transmissions occurring in the first two...
U.S. Healthcare: State action on Affordable Care Act's 2014 health insurance market reforms
Only 11 states and DC have passed laws or issued regulations to implement the Affordable Care Act's major reforms that go into effect in 2014 -- including bans on denying...
Fight against river blindness is successful and inexpensive
A relatively inexpensive program set up to combat river blindness has resulted in major health improvements in Africa, shows a new study. The study shows that US $250 million helped...
Disparities exist in kidney transplant timing
African Americans and individuals without private health insurance are less likely to receive a kidney transplant before needing dialysis. Geographic region is not a major factor in determining whether a...
Training bystanders to spot drug overdoses can reduce deaths
Training bystanders to recognize and respond to drug overdoses can significantly reduce the number of fatalities, finds a new study.
Infection preventionists know safe care
There is general agreement among hospital infection preventionists (IPs) with respect to which practices have weak or strong evidence supporting their use to prevent healthcare-associated infection, according to a new...
Outcomes of cartilage tympanoplasty in the pediatric population
Cartilage tympanoplasty can be performed successfully in 95 percent of young children when appropriate conditions exist, according to a new study.
New study sheds light on link between dairy intake and bone health
A new study has found that dairy intake -- specifically milk and yogurt -- is associated with higher bone mineral density in the hip, but not the spine.
Blood vessel cells coax colorectal cancer cells into more dangerous state
Blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to tumors can also deliver something else - a signal that strengthens nearby cancer cells, making them more resistant to chemotherapy, more likely...
Cats and humans suffer from similar forms of epilepsy
Epilepsy affects the very core of our being, our brain. Epileptic attacks can lead to seizures throughout the body or in parts of it. Clouding of consciousness or memory lapses...
Lanthanide-Based Nanoparticles Could Measure Temperatures Inside Tissue
Medical Diagnostics: Particles injected into patients could help doctors detect tumors or sites of infection
GMO Tobacco Produces Antibodies To Treat Rabies
Here is a conundrum in the culture wars; genetically modified tobacco has been shown to have numerous beneficial effects and now another one has been added. The treatment for rabies (painful...
Ottawa endoscopy clinic had 'gross' cross-contamination
An Ottawa endoscopy clinic at the centre of an HIV and hepatitis scare in late 2011 had "gross" cross-contamination and reused unsterilized instruments, according to an inspection report from the...
Physical activity and modernization: Heart disease indicators almost non-existent among Tsimane, indigenous population
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, and a sedentary lifestyle is often cited as a major contributing factor. Among the Tsimane, an...
Propping Open the Door to the Blood Brain Barrier
A new approach to delivering therapeutics could lead to better treatment of central nervous system disorders. The work will be presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society...
Flu Shots: Not Just For You
The influenza virus, ever-wiley, has decided to hit America early and hard this year. The flu season is always full of uncertainty. How bad will it be? How well will...
Blocking Enzyme’s Pinching Action Could Thwart Antibiotic Resistance
Superbugs: Enzyme structure points to potential drug development strategy
Early therapy for HIV vital to immune system health
New insight into the optimal timing of therapy for HIV infection could give patients a better chance of responding to [...]
Trials needed to test camel-urine cancer drug claims
Saudi researchers say they have discovered a cancer-curing compound in camel urine, but further trials are needed to test the claims.
Family history plays a major role in heart health
If you exercise, eat right and don't smoke, a history of heart disease in your family can still put you at risk -- even if you are a female.
Europe Says Johnson & Johnson Paid to Delay Generic Fentanyl
Johnson & Johnson and Novartis were accused of colluding to delay the availability of a less expensive version of a pain medication for cancer patients.
Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010
Soon after Johnson & Johnson recalled a troubled hip implant, an internal review found that the company’s orthopedic unit had used inadequate engineering standards.
NHS rationing body refuses drug for women with advanced ovarian cancer
Guidance from Nice says potential benefits of Avastin do not outweigh very high cost of drug, so cannot be recommendedWomen with advanced ovarian cancer will not receive the first life-extending drug in 15...
Health Canada to review acne drug for blood clot risk
Health Canada says it is reviewing all available safety information on the drug Diane-35 following France's decision to ban the medication in response to the deaths of four women over...
Obesity approaching cigarette smoking as leading avoidable cause of premature deaths worldwide
A new study finds that there has been a systematic underestimation during the last several decades of the hazards of obesity and its contribution to avoidable and premature deaths from...
Same-day angiography, cardiac surgery confirmed as risk for kidney injury
Performing heart surgery on the same day as angiography is now confirmed as a risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI), and hospital policy limiting the practice for elective cardiac...