Archive: 19/12/2016

Findings in tuberous sclerosis complex on the role of inflammation and epilepsy

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a multi-system disease that leads to benign tumor growth in several organs, such as the brain, kidneys, heart, eyes, skin, and lungs, as well as central nervous system manifestations, such ...

Dec 19, 2016

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Researchers reveal regions of the brain implicated in delusional misidentification syndromes

Neuroscientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have mapped the brain injuries - or lesions - that result in delusional misidentification syndromes (DMS), a group of rare disorders that leaves patients convinced ...

Dec 19, 2016

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Researchers provide molecular portraits of a new cancer drug target

Unprecedented images of cancer genome-mutating enzymes acting on DNA provide vital clues into how the enzymes work to promote tumor evolution and drive poor disease outcomes. These images, revealed by University of Minnesota ...

Dec 19, 2016

Insurance expansion under the ACA provides patients with greater hospital choice

During the first year of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), researchers have seen a meaningful shift in the location and type of emergency department services used by patients. These changes suggest that ...

Dec 19, 2016

Study suggests that daily sugar intake guidelines are based on low quality evidence

Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake are not based on high quality science, finds new study led by McMaster University and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The paper is published Dec. 19 in the Annals ...

Dec 19, 2016

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Diabetes ups risk of HCC, death in patients with hepatitis C

(HealthDay)—For hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients, diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online ...

Dec 19, 2016

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Adjuvant chemo plus CRT best in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

(HealthDay)—For nonmetastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the addition of adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) to chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is associated with the highest survival benefit, according to research published online Dec. ...

Dec 19, 2016

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Nicotine in E-cigs can trigger lifelong addiction in kids: docs

(HealthDay)—The earlier youngsters start using nicotine—even in the form of e-cigarettes—the harder it is for them to quit a habit that could last a lifetime.

Dec 19, 2016

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Used safely, donor breast milk can help preemie babies

(HealthDay)—Tiny preemies can benefit from donated breast milk—if it's given in the hospital with proper safety measures, a leading pediatricians' group says.

Dec 19, 2016

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FDA clears ovarian cancer drug for hard-to-treat disease

U.S. health officials have approved a new option for some women battling ovarian cancer: a drug that targets a genetic mutation seen in a subset of hard-to-treat tumors.

Dec 19, 2016

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Archive: 19/12/2016

Findings in tuberous sclerosis complex on the role of inflammation and epilepsy

Researchers reveal regions of the brain implicated in delusional misidentification syndromes

Researchers provide molecular portraits of a new cancer drug target

Insurance expansion under the ACA provides patients with greater hospital choice

Study suggests that daily sugar intake guidelines are based on low quality evidence

Diabetes ups risk of HCC, death in patients with hepatitis C

Adjuvant chemo plus CRT best in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nicotine in E-cigs can trigger lifelong addiction in kids: docs

Used safely, donor breast milk can help preemie babies

FDA clears ovarian cancer drug for hard-to-treat disease

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