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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Mutation Thwarted By Ponatinib
A previously invincible mutation in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has been thwarted by an investigational drug in a phase I clinical trial. 12 patients in a trial with chronic phase CML...
Milk drinkers may yet get heart-healthy omega-3s by the glass
Food science researchers may have reeled milk into the fish oil delivery system, showing it is possible to incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into milk and dairy-based beverages in amounts sufficient...
Video: Formula may predict child obesity risk
Researchers say a simple formula can predict a newborn's chances of becoming obese in childhood. Teresa Garcia reports.
Babies born to moms from Philippines may be misclassified
Babies born to mothers from the Philippines are more likely to be wrongly labeled as underweight compared with other babies, an Ontario study suggests.
Surgery infections cut with simple steps
Preventing surgery-linked infections is a major concern for hospitals and it turns out some simple measures can make a big difference.
Darker and heavier bottles can protect the quality of white wine, study finds
A new study has found that darker and heavier bottles can protect the quality of white wine.
New practices reduce surgical site infections after colorectal surgery
Surgeons have reduced surgical site infections by more than 60 percent for patients who undergo colorectal procedures by introducing evidence-based protocols that are easy to follow and relatively low in...
KRAS and BRAF mutation screening in metastatic colorectal cancer costly in relation to benefits
Researchers report that screening for KRAS and BRAF mutations can reduce the cost of anti-EGFR treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer but with a very small reduction in overall survival according...
NSAID use linked to reduced hepatocellular carcinoma risk and mortality due to chronic liver disease
Researchers found that aspirin use is associated with a decreased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma and death from chronic liver disease, according to a new study.
Combined RB and PTEN loss identifies DCIS primed for invasive breast cancer
The combined loss of two tumor suppressor genes, retinoblastoma and phosphatase and tensin homolog was shown to be strongly associated with progression of DCIS to invasive breast cancer, according to...
HIV treatment reduces risk of malaria recurrence in children
A combination of anti-HIV drugs has been found to also reduce the risk of recurrent malaria by nearly half among HIV-positive children, according to researchers.
Scientists identify depression and anxiety biomarker in youths
Scientists have discovered a cognitive biomarker -- a biological indicator of a disease -- for young adolescents who are at high risk of developing depression and anxiety. Their findings were...
Drug may offer new approach to treating insomnia
A new drug may bring help for people with insomnia, according to a new study.
Women 16-49 (and their unborn babies) at risk of multiple pollutants
In a new analysis of thousands of US women of childbearing age, researchers found that most exceeded the median blood level for two or more of three environmental pollutants that...
Double duty: Immune system regulator found to protect brain from effects of stroke
A small molecule known to regulate white blood cells has a surprising second role in protecting brain cells from the deleterious effects of stroke, researchers report. The molecule, microRNA-223, affects...
Joslin Researchers Increase Understanding of Genetic Risk Factor for Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers led by Stephan Kissler, Ph.D., have demonstrated how a genetic variant associated with type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases influences susceptibility to autoimmunity.
Order of Psychiatric Diagnoses May Influence How Clinicians Identify Symptoms
The diagnostic system used by many mental health practitioners in the United States — known as theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual [...]
New light shed on virus associated with developmental delays and deafness
A new study reveals that primitive human stem cells are resistant to human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), one of the leading prenatal causes of congenital intellectual disability, deafness and deformities worldwide. Researchers...
A Step Toward a Universal Cancer Blood Test
Whole-genome sequencing of tumor DNA in the blood could reveal whether someone has cancer
Math detects contamination in water distribution networks
None of us want to experience events like the Camelford water pollution incident in Cornwall, England, in the late eighties, or more recently, the Crestwood, Illinois, water contamination episode in...
Young adults more likely to smoke cannabis than drink before driving, survey of Canadians shows
Most adults are drinking responsibly, and fewer are smoking or using illicit substances -- but several areas of concern were found in a 2011 recent survey.
First success of targeted therapy in most common genetic subtype of non-small cell lung cancer
Chemotherapy and a new, targeted therapy work better in combination than chemotherapy alone in treating patients with the most common genetic subtype of lung cancer, new research suggests.
'Smart drug' use discouraged as study aid
A nurse at a Halifax university says she's worried about students turning to so-called smart drugs as campuses across Nova Scotia approach the high-pressure exam period.
Doctors lobby against part of new N.S. health-care act
Nova Scotia doctors lobbied the provincial government to remove a provision in new legislation that would prevent public payment for medical services delivered outside the public health-care system, CBC News...
Changes in nerve cells may contribute to the development of mental illness
Reduced production of myelin, a type of protective nerve fiber that is lost in diseases like multiple sclerosis, may also play a role in the development of mental illness, according...
Scientists uncover a novel cooperative effort to stop cancer spread
Scientists have uncovered a group of what have been considered relatively minor regulators in the body that band together to suppress the spread of cancer from its primary site.
Topical Pain Relief Using D-Amino Acid Hydrogels
Medicinal Chemistry: Hydrogel formulation of common drug could improve its selectivity and reduce its side effects
Stop Touching Yourself, Flu Researchers Say
To avoid getting sick during flu season, avoiding touching your nose and mouth is just as important as washing your hands.