Overall survival worse with multiple primary melanomas (HealthDay)—Patients with multiple primary melanomas have worse overall survival than those with a single primary melanoma, according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Dermatology. Jul 1, 2019 0 0
Cancer cell's 'self eating' tactic may be its weakness Cancer cells use a bizarre strategy to reproduce in a tumor's low-energy environment; they mutilate their own mitochondria! Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) also know how this occurs, offering a promising ... Jul 1, 2019 1 1
Three moves for better balance (HealthDay)—Guarding against falls isn't just for the elderly. The inner ear's ability to maintain balance can begin to decline as early as age 40, according to a study in Frontiers of Neurology. So the time to improve ... Jul 1, 2019 0 3
Five-year survival less than 40 percent in seniors with DLBCL (HealthDay)—Overall survival among older adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) has improved over time, but five-year survival is less than 40 percent, according to a study published online June 12 in Leukemia ... Jul 1, 2019 0 0
How to foster your child's imagination (HealthDay)—With school, sports and assorted activities, many kids have little or no free time. That fast-paced lifestyle can actually stifle their development, making them less likely to be self-starters. Jul 1, 2019 0 1
Shorter courses of proton therapy can be just as effective as full courses prostate cancer Treating prostate cancer with higher doses of proton therapy over a shorter amount of time leads to similar outcomes when compared to standard dose levels and treatments and is safe for patients, according to a new study ... Jul 1, 2019 0 3
PBS restrictions result in outdated and unsafe care Prescribing restrictions for anti-epileptic drugs expose flaws in the review process of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), a University of Queensland researcher proposes. Jul 1, 2019 0 0
Peer support reduces carer burden In a world first, La Trobe University research has shown how peer-led support programs for family and friends who provide regular support to an adult diagnosed with a mental health condition can significantly improve carer ... Jul 1, 2019 0 0
NLST follow up reaffirms that low dose CT reduces lung cancer mortality Early detection and treatment through screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has been investigated as a potential means of reducing lung cancer deaths for more than two decades. In 2011, a large U.S. study, the ... Jul 1, 2019 0 0
How are you feeling? Check your wristband (HealthDay)—Remember the "mood ring" craze of the 1970s? Jul 1, 2019 0 1