Archive: 01/10/2015

Genes of colon cancer recurrence differs among blacks, whites and Asians, study finds

The genetic makeup of colon cancer tumors and survival rates for patients with the disease differ by race, according to a study from researchers at the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, published in the October 2015 issue of the ...

Oct 1, 2015

Integrative model is advised for cancer control in primary care

(HealthDay)—An integrative model incorporating cancer care into primary care is recommended for addressing the increasing burden of cancer control, according to a commission piece published online Sept. 29 in The Lancet ...

Oct 1, 2015

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'Depression switch' identified during deep brain stimulation

(HealthDay)—A "depression switch" has been mapped during intraoperative deep brain stimulation of the subcallosal cingulate, according to research published online Sept. 26 in JAMA Neurology.

Oct 1, 2015

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Inverse link confirmed for exercise, erectile dysfunction

(HealthDay)—Physical activity is inversely associated with erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a confirmatory study published in the September issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Oct 1, 2015

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'Drugged driving' on the rise in US

(HealthDay)—More Americans are under the influence of drugs while they drive, even as drunk driving rates decline, new research shows.

Oct 1, 2015

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Bristol-Myers' gets early approval of combo cancer treatment

The first combination of breakthrough drugs that boost the immune system to fight cancer has been approved, giving maker Bristol-Myers Squibb an early lead over competitors testing their own combos in a pharmaceutical gold ...

Oct 1, 2015

Deworming shows growth similar to placebo in pre-school children in Peru

The three intestinal worms: roundworm (Ascaris), whipworm (Trichuris) and hookworm, cause infections and diseases that are among the most common neglected tropical diseases in the developing world. They spread through contaminated ...

Oct 1, 2015