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Rucaparib shows clinical benefit in pancreatic cancer patients with BRCA mutation
The targeted therapy rucaparib, which has demonstrated robust clinical activity in ovarian cancer patients with a BRCA mutation, also showed promise in previously treated pancreatic cancer patients with the mutation.
Finally, targeted therapies for triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers present results of three clinical trials using new targeted therapies against triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Each therapy uses a distinct strategy influenced by the immune system and all...
Los Angeles Rams: Jared Goff progressing; Nick Foles absent at OTAs
The Sports Xchange OXNARD, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams arrived in Oxnard for the opening week of Organized Team Activities with one fairly obvious objective: Get rookie quarterback Jared...
F.D.A. Proposes Guidelines for Salt Added to Food
The guidelines, which are voluntary, will provide a benchmark by which companies can be measured, consumer advocates say.
Is beer good for the brain?
While most people will agree that excessive consumption of alcohol can have a detrimental effect on the brain, there is less agreement regarding the effects of light or moderate drinking....
Marijuana-smokers harm gums; other physical effects slight
A study of nearly 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to age 38 has found marijuana smokers have more gum disease, but otherwise do not show worse physical health on a...
New study of the memory through optogenetics
Scientists have improved memory in mice using optogenetics.The study was based on light stimulation of a group of neurons, named Tac2, in the cerebral amygdala. These neurons play a key...
Women find men more masculine when wearing deodorant
New research has found that men who are perceived low in masculinity can significantly increase this by applying deodorant, but that this is not the case for men who already...
Smartphone apps aim to increase clinical trial participation
Stephen FellerBUFFALO, N.Y., June 1 (UPI) -- Researchers have developed two smartphone apps to help patients and doctors find nearby clinical trials to help meet patient need, as well as...
Reported data on vaccines may not build public trust or adherence
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national vaccine safety reporting system that collects information about possible side effects that may occur after inoculation. Recently, researchers proposed that...
New muscular dystrophy drug target identified
Muscle cells affected by muscular dystrophy contain high levels of an enzyme that impairs muscle repair, scientists have discovered. This finding provides a new target for potential drug treatments for...
This Wearable System Might Help Asthma Sufferers Avoid Attacks
Health Plus, it comes in red A new three-piece wearable device will monitor asthma sufferers' vitals…
Studies examine use of newer blood test to help identify or rule-out heart attack
Two studies examine the usefulness of a high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay to help identify or exclude the diagnosis of a heart attack for patients reporting to an emergency department...
Association between Medicare eligibility, rehabilitative care
Becoming Medicare eligible at age 65 (as compared to age 64) was associated with an abrupt 6.4 percentage-point decline in the number of people who were uninsured and a 9.6...
Online training helps prevent depression
For the first time, research shows that depression can be effectively prevented through online training. The team studied 406 people who were at increased risk of developing depression but were...
For women, barriers to physical activity can vary by weight
When it comes to helping women become more physically active, a one-size-fits-all approach may not work, according to a new study.
Bacteriophage cocktail shows significant promise for Clostridium difficile infections
Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) are responsible for approximately 39% of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in the Western world, causing 10% of deaths. Now researchers report that specific phage combinations caused complete destruction...
Cancer studies should include overweight, elderly mice
Young, healthy mice are nearly universally used in cancer immunotherapy studies even though the immune system grows less responsive with aging. A new article explains why using a more accurate...
Radar, bed sensors help health providers detect problems early
Developing and evaluating motion-capture technology to help older adults "age in place" has been the focus of researchers at the University of Missouri for more than a decade. Previous research...
French Open round-up: Serena Williams in quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic breaks record
The Sports Xchange Defending champion Serena Williams stormed into the quarterfinals while sister Venus failed to advance in the French Open on Wednesday.
Injectable Gunshot Treatment XStat Saves Its First Life
Health The miraculous medical sponge in a syringe The award for best invention of the day goes to the RevMedx XStat, because just two...
FDA approves first buprenorphine implant for treatment of opioid dependence
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Probuphine, the first buprenorphine implant for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence. Probuphine is designed to provide a constant, low-level dose of...
Does a Newborn's Helplessness Hold the Key to Human Smarts?
Researchers say child care demands created a need for higher IQs—a hotly disputed view -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Courtney Stodden debuts baby bump 'with a smile'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, June 1 (UPI) -- Courtney Stodden, 21, who is pregnant and expecting her first child with Doug Hutchison, 56, showed off her growing belly on Instagram.
Ryan Braun could be trade deadline option
The Sports Xchange Ryan Braun is 32 with a history of back and neck injuries, not to mention the dark shadow of being one of the most prominent players in...
Africa Starts Its Own Disease Control Agency
The continent begins a new operation to control outbreaks like Ebola, but experts worry it is already under-staffed and under-funded -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Expert's technique can lead to confidence enhancement
A new book developed by a University of Manchester expert could be a boost for Brits who suffer from poor confidence.
Fight breaks out at Drake's Memorial Day bash
Marilyn MalaraBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 1 (UPI) -- Several fights involving various women reportedly broke out during rapper Drake's Memorial Day Weekend festivities.