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Ыtudy documents head and neck cancer molecular tumor subtypes

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the seventh most common form of cancer in the United States, but other than an association with the human papillomavirus, no validated molecular profile of ...

Cancer created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Adding elesclomol to paclitaxel for advanced melanoma studied

(HealthDay)—Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels may be predictive of success in treating chemotherapy-naive patients with advanced melanoma with a combination of elesclomol plus paclitaxel, according to ...

Cancer created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US probes J&J on recalled hip implant marketing (Update)

(AP)—U.S. prosecutors are investigating Johnson & Johnson's practices in marketing a line of hip replacements recalled in 2010 because many had to be replaced within a few years—part of a string of more than 30 product ...

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Some patients won't see nurses of different race

It's been called one of medicine's "open secrets"—allowing patients to refuse treatment by a doctor or nurse of another race.

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Reprogramming cells to fight diabetes

For years researchers have been searching for a way to treat diabetics by reactivating their insulin-producing beta cells, with limited success. The "reprogramming" of related alpha cells into beta cells ...

Medical research created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Hands-on cooking education aids docs' nutrition knowledge

(HealthDay)—Continuing education that includes didactic and hands-on cooking sessions improves physicians' self-reported nutrition-related behaviors, according to a research letter published online Feb. ...

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Natalizumab shows promise for teens with multiple sclerosis

(HealthDay)—Natalizumab may be safe in pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with highly active disease, according to a small study published online Feb. 18 in JAMA Neurology.

Neuroscience created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Study examines botox dose disparity in aesthetic face tx

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing onabotulinum toxin A injections, the difference in doses given to achieve desired results in the muscles of the upper and lower face results from variable amounts of ...

Surgery created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mental health and substance use disorder benefits expanded

(HealthDay)—In a final rule, which will make purchasing health coverage easier for consumers, mental health and substance use benefits will be expanded to 62 million Americans, according to a report published ...

Health created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Gene therapy may activate stem cells in heart failure patients

(HealthDay)—Delivery of an SDF-1 encoding plasmid (JVS-100) acts a homing signal for stem cells and improves clinical status in patients with symptomatic heart failure due to ischemic cardiomyopathy (IsCM), ...

Cardiology created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A few extra pounds may harm lung function in black, hispanic kids

(HealthDay)—Even a small amount of extra weight can have a negative effect on the lung function of Hispanic and black children, according to a new study.

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New soccer goal: lowering blood pressure

(HealthDay)—Playing soccer can help reduce high blood pressure in adults, according to a small study.

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Breast reconstruction using women's own tissue appears safe, study says

(HealthDay)—Women who have breast reconstruction surgery using a transplanted flap of their own tissue have a low rate of short-term complications, a new study says.

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For Alzheimer's caregivers, patience and compassion are key

(HealthDay)—The picture isn't necessarily pretty when it comes to Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Omega 6 fats may pose dangers

New research is challenging widely held beliefs about the dietary benefits of unsaturated fats, showing that some types long considered healthy, such as corn and safflower oil, may actually harm people with heart problems.

Health created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1