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For Many With Breast Cancer, Shorter Radiation Treatment Is Just as Effective, Study Finds
Two-thirds of women who have lumpectomies for breast cancer are getting radiation treatment that lasts nearly twice as long as necessary, research shows.
E-Cigarettes Found To Be Less Addictive Than Cigarettes
E-cigarettes appear to be less addictive than cigarettes for former smokers - and this could assist in efforts to understand how to curb cigarette smoking, according to researchers. The popularity of...
Immunotherapy shows clinical benefit in relapsed transplant recipients
A multicenter phase 1 trial of the immune checkpoint blocker ipilimumab found clinical benefit in nearly half of blood cancer patients who had relapsed following allogeneic stem cell transplantation, according...
Possible genetic link found in treatment-related cognitive issues in children with leukemia
Common variations in four genes related to brain inflammation or cells' response to damage from oxidation may contribute to the problems with memory, learning and other cognitive functions seen in...
Training delays Cuban doctors from fighting Ebola
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) -- The Cuban doctors were all fired up and raring to get to work: Fidel Castro had praised their commitment and urged them...
Immunotherapy drugs improve outcomes in Hodgkin lymphoma patients, study shows
In recent years, a number of scientific breakthroughs have led to the development of drugs that unleash the power of the immune system to recognize and attack cancer. For Classical...
Unprecedented benefit seen in worldwide test of a three-drug treatment for multiple myeloma
In the treatment of multiple myeloma, the addition of carfilzomib to a currently accepted two-drug combination produced significantly better results than using the two drugs alone, according to a worldwide...
Novel combinations yield promising results for leukemia patients with poor prognoses
Recognizing that leukemia cannot be conquered with a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, researchers are pursuing novel targeted therapies and combinations of existing treatment regimens with new agents for patient populations with historically...
Correcting metabolic abnormalities may help lessen urinary problems
Metabolic syndrome is linked with an increased frequency and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms, but weight loss surgery may lessen these symptoms. The findings indicate that urinary problems may...
Correcting myths about the flu vaccine: Effective?
Correcting myths about vaccines may not be the most effective approach to promoting immunization among vaccine skeptics according to a recent study. The research found that debunking the myth that...
VIDEO: Schools at risk from 'deadly' pollution
New schools, care homes and hospitals should not be built next to busy roads because of the dangers of air pollution, according to a group of MPs.
Obama visits hospital with sore throat
Kate StantonWASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama was diagnosed with acid reflux after a brief visit to the hospital on Saturday.
Paid to Promote Eye Drug, and Prescribing It Widely
Half of the 20 doctors who received the most money from Genentech to promote its drug Lucentis in 2013 were among the highest users of the drug in 2012, a...
Norovirus sickens 200 people on New Zealand cruise
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Health authorities in New Zealand said Monday that about 200 passengers on a cruise ship have been sickened by an outbreak...
Dallas Physician in Nation’s First Ebola Case Acknowledges Errors in Treatment
In a report published by The Dallas Morning News on Sunday, the Texas emergency room physician who misdiagnosed the first case of Ebola in the United States acknowledged his error.
Liberian President’s Ban on Rallies Is Seen as Political
Critics say a decree by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia that bans all political rallies in Monrovia to prevent the further spread of Ebola, is really an attempt to...
Health law impacts primary care doc shortage
MIAMI (AP) -- When Olivia Papa signed up for a new health plan last year, her insurance company assigned her to a primary care doctor. The...
An Ebola Doctor’s Return From the Edge of Death
In his first interview, Dr. Ian Crozier, the third American to be treated for Ebola at Emory University Hospital, speaks of the wrenching sights he saw treating the disease and...
Saudi Arabia extends detention of two women arrested for driving
Fred LambertRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- The detention of two Saudi women arrested nearly a week ago for trying to drive into Saudi Arabia was extended by 25...
4 Reasons Not To Have A Prostate Cancer Blood Test
For many men, the down sides of PSA testing outweigh the benefits. Gerald Streiter/Flickr, CC BY-NCBy Ian Haines, Monash University read more
Renowned doctor Ezekiel Emanuel says 75 is good age for us to die
Renowned doctor Ezekiel Emanuel, at age 57, has an unusual ambition - he wants to die when he is 75.
Bondi beach cameras eye more Aussie rescues
Australia's best known lifeguard Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins knows there's nothing better than the naked eye to spot the dangers of the surf—rip currents and sharks.
Cancer Drugs That Free Brake on Immune System Show Promise for Hodgkin’s
In two early stage studies, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s nivolumab and Merck’s pembrolizumab shrank tumors in patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
As Ebola Rages, Poor Planning Thwarts Efforts
Aid officials in Sierra Leone say weak coordination among aid groups, government mismanagement and glaring inefficiencies are costing countless lives.
Pittsburgh Steelers activate Jarvis Jones, Cortez Allen to IR
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have outside linebacker Jarvis Jones back for their late-season playoff drive after activating the 2013 first-round pick from injured reserve/designated to return Saturday.
Afghan boy visited by Army officer who helped him
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. (AP) -- An Afghan boy born with his bladder outside his body got a special visitor at his Pennsylvania school - the Army...
How stroke survivors could benefit from computer games
Stroke survivors can have “significant” improvement in arm movements after using the Nintendo Wii as physiotherapy, according to researchers. The popular computer remote could be customized to offer bespoke physiotherapy...
Older cancer patients missing out on surgery
Older people are less likely to have cancer surgery compared to younger people, according to new data. A report reveals the difference in rates of surgery across 21 different cancer...