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Breast Asymmetry After Cancer Treatment Affects Quality Of Life, Study Finds
Nearly one-third of women reported pronounced asymmetry between their breasts after breast cancer surgery, and that perceived disfigurement greatly affects a woman's quality of life after treatment, according to a...
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CDC reports almost 8,000 adverse reactions to cervical vaccine in U.S.
Almost 8,000 U.S. recipients of the vaccine used to protect against cervical cancer have reported adverse reactions to it, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Britain rules out badger cull to fight TB in cattle
LONDON (Reuters) - The British government said on Monday it would not permit badger culling to tackle tuberculosis (TB) in cattle, risking the anger of farmers.
Mimic Molecules To Protect Against Plague
Bacteria that cause pneumonic plague can evade our first-line defenses, making it difficult for the body to fight infection. In fact, a signature of the plague is the lack of...
Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Mantle Cell Lymphoma) On The Rise
A new study indicates that the incidence of mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is on the rise, most frequently striking men, Caucasians and older individuals.
Childhood eczema linked to asthma
A study has found that people who have had childhood eczema are twice as likely to get asthma later in life - and in theory, treating the eczema might help...
Topical oral syrup prevents early childhood caries
Dental researchers at the University of Washington have reported a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener. read...
Liver donor's family, recipient unite online
(AP) -- They were precocious toddlers, both blond-haired and blue-eyed, separated by a thousand miles between Miami and a small Kentucky town.
Use of expensive cancer drugs questioned
NEW YORK, July 6 (UPI) -- The cancer medication Avastin has been called a wonder drug, but may be less effective than U.S. regulators believed when they approved...
Take a whiff of this book
Read on for my review of Avery Gilbert's new book What the Nose Knows: The Science of Smell in Everyday Life. Who says science has to be dull? read more
Counting Tumor Cells In Blood Predicts Treatment Benefit In Prostate Cancer
Counting the number of tumor cells circulating in the bloodstream of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer can accurately predict how well they are responding to treatment, new results show. Researchers...
F.D.A. Panel Urges More Testing for Diabetes Drugs
Diabetes drugs would be subject to more stringent safety standards under recommendations made Wednesday by a government panel.
European Plan Would Expand Health Care Access Within the Bloc
European Union residents would be able to receive most health care treatment anywhere in the 27-nation bloc without prior authorization under a proposal published on Wednesday.
Democrats hit GOP on support for Medicare cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against...
Endocrinology: Understanding The Genetics Of Congenital Hyperinsulinism
A number of congenital disorders characterized by low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) as a result of excessive secretion of the hormone insulin are collectively known as congenital hyperinsulinism.
Calpain Inhibitors Never Forget: Improving Memory In Alzheimer's Disease Mice
Overactivation of proteins known as calpains, which are involved in memory formation, has been linked to Alzheimer disease. Researchers have now shown that two different drugs that inhibit calpains can...
Cuban kids 'leading the way in science and maths'
Children in Cuba have achieved the highest scores in science and maths, according to a study of 16 countries in the region carried out by the UN.
French patients demand standing at cancer test inquiry
Cancer patients from the French islands of St-Pierre-Miquelon, off the south coast of Newfoundland, say they were the last to know about breast cancer testing mistakes in the labs of...
Mother's Vitamin D Status During Pregnancy Will Affect Her Baby's Dental Health
Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay.
New Therapeutic Options For Diabetes-related Tissue Injury
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by altered glucose tolerance and impaired lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, and is associated with a number of complications directly resulting from hyperglycemiainduced inflammation.
Novel Hydrogel Systems For Dentin Regeneration
Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic consequences.
How Effective Are Dental Referrals By Primary Care Physicians?
Young children from low-income families experience high levels of tooth decay and face many barriers to getting dental treatment and preventive services. Because these children usually visit their pediatrician or...
Red, red wine: Health pros and cons
Canada's love affair with fermented grape juice really began taking off in the late 1990s, when wine accounted for 21 per cent of sales of all alcoholic beverages across the...
Sulston argues for open medicine
Nobel Laureate Sir John Sulston says medical profits are taking precedence over the needs of patients.
Lab problems due to restructuring, former clinical chief says
In his third day of testimony at the Cameron inquiry into faulty hormone receptor tests at Eastern Health, former clinical chief Dr. Donald Cook said he believes the root of...
New role for antibodies discovered
Antibodies are recycled for a second important role, amplifying immune responses so they can react to threats in tiny quantities, researchers have found.
A Conversation With James P. Evans: Biologist Teaches the Nation’s Judges About Genetics
James P. Evans hopes to demystify all of science and, specifically, genetics.