Medical research
Next steps toward preventing cancer and Alzheimer's
A new generation of drugs that prevent cancer and Alzheimer's could be developed, thanks to research from the University of Warwick.
Aug 3, 2016
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News tagged with new generation
Oncology & Cancer
Combining radiation with immunotherapy showing promise against melanoma
Combining radiation treatments with a new generation of immunotherapies is showing promise as a one-two-punch against melanoma, Loyola Medicine researchers report in the Journal of Radiation Oncology.
May 19, 2016
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Health
Does this ankle need an X-ray? There's an app for that
The Ottawa Rules, a set of rules used around the world to help health professionals decide when to order x-rays and CT scans, are now available as a free mobile health app.
May 9, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New tests for choosing right hep C drug could save money (Update)
New tests designed to help doctors pick the right hepatitis C medicine for patients could mean faster cures and lower costs.
Apr 14, 2016
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Cardiology
New blood thinners reduce atrial fibrillation stroke risk without frequent monitoring
A new generation of blood thinners can reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, without requiring frequent monitoring and dietary restrictions.
Apr 13, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Research identifies first step in design of new anti-cancer drugs
New research has identified a first step in the design of a new generation of anti-cancer drugs that include an agent to inhibit resistance to their effectiveness.
Mar 9, 2016
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Health
Health agency takes on advertising for electronic cigarettes (Update)
The nation's lead public health agency on Tuesday focused its attack on electronic cigarettes on the issue of advertising, saying too many kids see the ads.
Jan 5, 2016
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Diabetes
New incretin-based medicines will allow weight and diabetes control with a single weekly dose
The new generation of incretin-based medicines will allow a coordinated action against the combination diabetes/obesity, also known as diabesity, in some cases with only a single weekly dose, and with the likelihood of additional ...
Oct 28, 2015
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Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics issues sweeping recommendations on tobacco and e-cigarettes
While adolescent use of tobacco has declined since the 1970s, it remains a persistent public health problem - and e-cigarettes are threatening to addict a new generation to nicotine. In a comprehensive set of policies issued ...
Oct 26, 2015
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Neuroscience
When the neuroprosthetics learn from the patient
While it takes a long time to learn to control neuroprosthetics, Jose Millán research, published in Nature Scientific Reports, will enable the creation of a new generation of self-learning and easy-to-use devices.
Sep 11, 2015
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