Archive: 18/09/2019

Study quantifies impact of NCI-sponsored trials on clinical cancer care

A new study shows that nearly half of phase 3 cancer clinical trials carried out by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-sponsored SWOG Cancer Research Network, one of five groups in NCI's National Clinical Trials Network ...

Sep 18, 2019

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Low-cost blood pressure drug improves brain function in individuals with autism

Drugs known as "beta-blockers" have been used since the 1960s as a low-cost, safe and effective means to lower heart rate and control blood pressure. But now researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine ...

Sep 18, 2019

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Q&A: Mild hypothyroidism may not need treatment

Dear Mayo Clinic: I recently was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism that isn't causing symptoms. My doctor says I don't need treatment now, but she wants me to come back for regular checkups. Does hypothyroidism usually get ...

Sep 18, 2019

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Stock up on these fall superfoods

(HealthDay)—Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and apples are all amazing fall superfoods and the perfect reason to get cooking.

Sep 18, 2019

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Tailored 'cell sheets' to improve post-operative wound closing and healing

Scientists have designed a new method for post-operative wound closing and healing that is both fast and effective. This strategy revolves around engineered "cell sheets"—or layers of skin-based cells. The procedure culminates ...

Sep 18, 2019

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Study examines prevalence of screening for social needs

A new study from The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, published this week in JAMA Network Open, finds that most U.S. physician practices and hospitals report screening patients for at least one ...

Sep 18, 2019

New yardstick offers diagnostic and treatment guidance for idiopathic anaphylaxis

Many people in danger of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis understand exactly what they need to avoid to stay safe. For some it's an allergy to food, for others it can be insect stings, medications, hormones ...

Sep 18, 2019