Archive: 19/11/2013
Smoking increases risk of death for nasopharyngeal carcinoma survivors
Survivors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma who are former or current smokers are more likely to have their disease progress, relapse, or spread, and are more likely to die of their disease, compared with survivors of nasopharyngeal ...
Nov 19, 2013
Blacks have less access to cancer specialists, treatment
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say metastatic colorectal cancer patients of African-American descent are less likely to be seen by cancer specialists or receive cancer treatments. ...
Nov 19, 2013
New case studies link smoking synthetic marijuana with stroke in healthy, young adults
Add stroke to the list of severe health hazards that may be associated with smoking synthetic marijuana, popularly known as spice or K2, a University of South Florida neurology team reports.
Nov 19, 2013
Oral drug may improve survival in men with metastatic prostate cancer
An investigational prostate cancer treatment slows the disease's progression and may increase survival, especially among men whose cancer has spread to the bones, according an analysis led by the Duke Cancer Institute.
Nov 19, 2013
Qatar announces third MERS death
An expatriate living in Qatar had died after he contracted MERS, bringing to three the number of deaths from the coronavirus in the Gulf state, health authorities said Tuesday.
Nov 19, 2013
Natural compound mitigates effects of methamphetamine abuse
Studies have shown that resveratrol, a natural compound found in colored vegetables, fruits and especially grapes, may minimize the impact of Parkinson's disease, stroke and Alzheimer's disease in those who maintain healthy ...
Nov 19, 2013
Czechs award first licence to import medical marijuana
The Czech health ministry said Tuesday it had awarded its first licence to import marijuana, months after the European Union member legalised the drug for medical purposes.
Nov 19, 2013