Archive: 09/02/2018

Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is associated with a progression-free survival benefit versus sunitinib, according to a study presented at the American ...

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Prognostic model developed for immunotx of urothelial cancer

(HealthDay)—A model has been developed to predict overall survival for patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma treated with atezolizumab, according to a presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual ...

Feb 9, 2018

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High-risk typologies for heavy drinking ID'd in underage women

(HealthDay)—For underage women, high-risk trajectories have been identified for heavy episodic drinking (HED), and feminine norms are associated with latent trajectory classes, according to a study published online Feb. ...

Feb 9, 2018

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You, too, can eat like an Olympian

(HealthDay)—While you watch the Winter Olympics from the comfort of your couch in the coming weeks, pay heed to what helped the athletes reach peak physical condition.

Feb 9, 2018

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French activists accuse big tobacco of test cheating

French anti-smoking campaigners launched a legal case Friday against international tobacco giants claiming their cigarette filters have helped them falsely report the level of tar and nicotine in their products.

Feb 9, 2018

European experts advise against epilepsy drug in pregnancy

An expert committee of Europe's medicines watchdog recommended Friday that a drug used to treat epilepsy and linked to malformations in children not be used in pregnancy.

Feb 9, 2018

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Early treatment decisions can alter the course of care for acute pancreatitis patients

Management and treatment decisions made within the first 48 to 72 hours of hospital admission for acute pancreatitis patients can significantly alter the course of disease and duration of hospitalization. A new clinical guideline ...

Feb 9, 2018

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Breastfeeding found to be protective against hypertension

(HealthDay)—Postmenopausal women who breastfed more children, or breastfed for a longer duration, have a lower risk of hypertension, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in the American Journal of Hypertension.

Feb 9, 2018

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Making food less important in your life

(HealthDay)—Does it seem as though the second you try to cut back on calories all you can think about is food?

Feb 9, 2018

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Hey kids, just say no to energy drinks

(HealthDay)—Highly caffeinated energy drinks aren't safe for children and teens, and should not be marketed to them, a leading sports medicine organization warns.

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