Archive: 25/10/2013
US approves more powerful, pure hydrocodone drug (Update)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a stronger, single-ingredient version hydrocodone, the widely-abused prescription painkiller.
Oct 25, 2013
Repeal SGR formula and replace sequestration cuts internists tell Budget Conference Committee
Internists today provided input to the recently appointed Congressional Budget Conference Committee members, providing them with specific recommendations to reform Medicare physician payments and replace the sequestration ...
Oct 25, 2013
New study shows positive personal growth following breast cancer diagnosis
Although being diagnosed with breast cancer is usually an extremely stressful experience for most women, a new study by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has found that there also can be unexpected benefits.
Oct 25, 2013
Multiple, distinct Y chromosomes associated with significant excess risk of prostate cancer
An analysis of the genealogical and medical records of males in Utah's multi-generational families strongly supports the case that inherited variations in the Y chromosome, the male sex chromosome, play a role in the development ...
Oct 25, 2013
Synthetic vitamin D receptor ligands reduce murine kidney fibrosis
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with kidney disease including fibrosis. Some studies have even suggested that treatment with vitamin D or vitamin D analogs can reduce renal fibrosis; however, the pathways targeted ...
Oct 25, 2013
Researchers identify molecule that could aid lung cancer detection, treatment
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered a molecule that could help lead to the non-invasive detection of lung cancer as well as its treatment. Using RNA sequencing, the team looked at airway ...
Oct 25, 2013