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Molecular ‘portraits’ of tumours match patients with trials in everyday clinical practice
Researchers in France are taking advantage of the progress in genetic and molecular profiling to analyse the make-up of individual cancer patients’ tumours and, using this information, assign them to...
Scientists uncover secrets of how intellect and behavior emerge during childhood
Scientists have shown that a single protein plays an oversized role in intellectual and behavioral development. The scientists found that mutations in a single gene, which is known to cause...
$9 Million to Investigate Blood-Clotting Disorders
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received a $9 million grant to investigate blood-clotting disorders. From heart attacks and strokes to uncontrolled bleeding, clotting disorders...
Exercising 10 minutes a day can boost life expectancy
Regular physical activity that can include brisk walking may increase life expectancy by nearly two years, say U.S.researchers who found some benefits regardless of body weight.
Epigenetics a factor in DFTD
Researchers have found that epigenetics play an important role in the Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD).
National Briefing | New England: Massachusetts: House Panel Issues Subpoena in Meningitis Outbreak
The chief pharmacist at the company linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak has received a subpoena to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Paraguay: Health body suggests further GM vigilance needed
Paraguay must be alert to the potential effects of GM in health, keep a registry of tumours and track food security, according to a WHO agency.
Head-to-head trial of two diabetes drugs yields mixed results
Daily injections of liraglutide were slightly more effective than weekly injections of exenatide in lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss. However, patients had fewer negative side effects on exenatide...
DNA sequencing of infants and children with anatomical defects of unknown causes
A one-year-old research initiative has brought together researchers, clinicians and policy experts to tackle the challenges of incorporating new genomic technologies into the clinical care of newborns, infants and children...
Small change in defibrillator therapy leads to huge benefits for heart patients
A new study shows that defibrillators -- devices designed to detect and correct dangerous heart rhythms -- can help heart disease patients live longer, and with a much better quality...
Discovery may help nerve regeneration in spinal injury
Scientists have uncovered a possible new method of enhancing nerve repair in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.
Sellafield waste 'posing risk'
A public watchdog says nuclear waste at the Sellafield plant is being stored in "run-down" buildings posing a risk to the public.
Meth May Fight Flu, Study Suggests
The otherwise body-wrecking drug may have flu-fighting properties.
MacLean Center Conference to Focus on Ethics of Organ Transplant, Global Health and Pediatric Immunization
The two-day conference will focus on ethical issues in organ transplantation, plus broader ethical topics including global health, pediatric immunization and end-of-life care. The keynote will be the presentation...
Urban bobcats, humans swap diseases
Bobcats that take up residence in urban areas not only share turf with humans but also diseases, a new study shows.
Potent antibodies neutralize HIV and could offer new therapy, study finds
Rockefeller researchers in Michel Nussenzweig’s Laboratory of Molecular Immunology have found that a newly-discovered class of especially potent antibodies is effective at neutralizing HIV infection in mice for a...
Drug trio improved effectiveness of cancer treatment, protected heart
Combining either sildenafil or rapamycin with cancer medication doxorubicin protected the heart from damage and improved doxorubicin's ability to kill cancer cells. Combining all three -- sildenafil, rapamycin and doxorubicin...
Combating a crisis: Global burden of preterm birth can be reduced if critical actions are taken
New surveys of researchers and funders reveal a lack of consensus regarding researching and developing interventions to prevent prematurity and stillbirth.
Heart failure patients treated by a cardiologist, rather than hospitalist, have fewer readmissions
When a cardiologist attends to heart failure patients, even when the severity of illness is higher, patients have reduced rates of hospital readmissions, compared with those patients who are treated...
Cat brain surgery: the story of an operation – in pictures
Harry, a 12-year-old maine coon, has a tumour on his pituitary gland, causing uncontrolled diabetes. In an attempt to save his life, his owners have opted for cutting-edge brain surgery...
Cancer data in the 'cloud' could lead to more effective treatment
Researchers are using cloud technology to collect information from thousands of cancer cell samples. The goal is to help doctors better predict how a patient’s illness will progress and what...
New bacteria to fight against intestinal inflammation
Medical researchers have produced "beneficial bacteria" capable of protecting the body against intestinal inflammation.
New way to inhibit blood clotting and inflammation
Scientists have identified a group of small molecules that target a compound that initiates multiple steps in blood clotting, including those that lead to the obstruction of veins or arteries,...
FEATURE | Critical care incidents in Manitoba
The number of reported critical incidents in Manitoba personal care homes and hospitals is declining, according to the province. Here are some of the incidents involving death and the related...
Success of Dental Implants Depends on Both Patient and Surgeon
Characteristics of both patient and surgeon can affect the success of dental implants. A 10-year study finds that patient risk factors such as grinding teeth or diabetes increase the odds...
What do people die of? Mortality rates and data for every cause of death in 2011 visualised
How do we die? Are you more likely to get knocked down by a car, bitten by a dog or fall down the stairs? Find out with the latest mortality statisticsOverall deaths...
Anthem clerical error adds anxiety to woman's breast cancer fight
After Ann Walton-Teter has a double mastectomy, she learns her coverage has been canceled. Anthem Blue Cross admits mistake but timing couldn't have been worse.Ann Walton-Teter was diagnosed with breast...
Psychiatric patients on pass must file itinerary
Patients who are out on passes from the East Coast Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Dartmouth are now required to file an itinerary in the wake of a government review prompted...