Archive: 19/02/2019

Misunderstanding food date labels linked with higher food discards

A new survey examining U.S. consumer attitudes and behaviors related to food date labels found widespread confusion, leading to unnecessary discards, increased waste and food safety risks. The survey analysis was led by researchers ...

Feb 19, 2019

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Oncotype DX not cost-effective for low-risk breast cancer

(HealthDay)—The multigene expression test Oncotype DX (ODX) is not cost-effective for women with breast cancer who are at low risk for recurrence, according to research published online Jan. 22 in the Journal of the National ...

Feb 19, 2019

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Darolutamide slows spread of castration-resistant prostate cancer

(HealthDay)—Metastasis-free survival is significantly longer among men with nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with darolutamide versus placebo, according to a phase 3 study published online Feb. ...

Feb 19, 2019

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Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

Cancer clinical trials are an important option for patients with cancer. Yet, once a trial ends, patients still need care plans. Little is known at what point during clinical trial transitions to initiate advance planning ...

Feb 19, 2019

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Lower self-perception observed in children with amblyopia

(HealthDay)—Children with amblyopia have significantly lower mean peer acceptance and physical competence scores at age 3 to 7 years, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Feb 19, 2019

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Researchers develop new one-two punch against melanoma in mouse model

Researchers at the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at Johns Hopkins and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine report two new forms of an older anti-cancer agent they developed appear to enhance ...

Feb 19, 2019

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Living near convenience stores could raise risk of artery-clogging condition

Convenience stores may be handy, but they may not be healthy for your arteries.

Feb 19, 2019

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Could 'Cardio-obstetrics' curb rise in pregnancy-related deaths?

More collaboration between cardiologists and obstetricians could help curb the nation's soaring death rate among pregnant women, according to a new report urging more team-based care for these vulnerable mothers.

Feb 19, 2019

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Should you get tested for the 'Breast cancer genes'?

(HealthDay)—Women who have specific mutations in genes known as BRCA are at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancers. Now, an influential expert panel reaffirms that certain women should be screened for the genes.

Feb 19, 2019

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Study finds inadequate FDA oversight of prescribing of fentanyl products

A study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and manufacturers did not take action when evidence emerged that potentially lethal fentanyl ...

Feb 19, 2019

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