Archive: 07/04/2014
Trastuzumab emtansine: Indication of major added benefit in one subpopulation
The antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab emtansine (trade name: Kadcyla) has been approved since November 2013 for the treatment of patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is HER2-positive, ...
Apr 7, 2014
Beans, peas, lentils can significantly reduce 'bad cholesterol' and risk of heart disease
Eating just 1 serving daily of legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas can significantly reduce "bad cholesterol" and the risk of heart disease, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Apr 7, 2014
Disruption of VISTA plays an important role in regulating immune response
Researchers at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth have found that the body's immune system response was enhanced when they disrupted VISTA, a protein that prevents the immune system from overreacting. Understanding ...
Apr 7, 2014
Henry Ford Hospital cited: World's first surgical innovators for patient safety standards
An innovative kidney transplant technique developed by Henry Ford Hospital is credited as the first in the world to use a new set of patient safety standards coordinated by the University of Oxford in England.
Apr 7, 2014