Monitoring prostate cancer (PC) by active surveillance (AS), with the expectation to initiate treatment if the cancer progresses, is a preferred initial option for men with low-risk PC and a life expectancy of at least 10 ...
Feb 19, 2015
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After studying cancer survivors and their family caregivers, researchers at Case Western Reserve University conclude that the period between the final cancer treatment and first post-treatment checkup may be an ideal time ...
Feb 17, 2015
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A landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine today heralds a new era in stroke treatment across the globe.
Feb 11, 2015
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Penumbra, Inc., the market leader in intra-arterial stroke treatment, announced that an independent study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine found that intra-arterial stroke treatment, including ...
Dec 17, 2014
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Behavioural and drug interventions aiming to prevent people with prediabetes progressing to full blown type 2 diabetes are equally effective for both sexes at preventing progression and reducing weight, according to a new ...
Nov 28, 2014
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A University of Queensland study has found nurses play a crucial role in decisions surrounding treatment of terminally ill patients.
Nov 10, 2014
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(HealthDay News) —Besides the danger and worry from the disease itself, many Americans battling cancer are faced with high bills for medical care, two new reports show.
Oct 22, 2014
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New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is shedding light on the important role a diagnosing urologist plays in whether older men with low-risk prostate cancer receive treatment for their disease, ...
Jul 14, 2014
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A new study presented today at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) showed that obese patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have higher DAS (disease activity) scores than non-obese patients, ...
Jun 11, 2014
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By analyzing the blood of almost 100 treated and untreated HIV-infected volunteers, a team of scientists has identified previously unknown characteristics of B cells in the context of HIV infection. B cells are the immune ...
Jun 3, 2014
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