Oncology & Cancer
Targeted drug tagrisso could be advance against lung cancer
The best treatment for a genetically driven form of lung cancer continues to show lasting benefits, a new clinical trial update shows.
Feb 6, 2023
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Pediatrics
Researchers reveal lack of evidence for drugs prescribed to treat chronic pain in children
Decisions to prescribe children drugs to treat chronic pain are not guided by sufficient, high quality evidence, according to an important new study published today.
Jun 26, 2019
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Dentistry
Dental pain? Reach for the anti-inflammatories, not the antibiotics
Dental pain can be very serious and sometimes people need urgent pain relief before they can get to a dentist.
Apr 6, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer
In a step likely to advance personalized cancer treatment, scientists have—for the first time—shown in patients that levels of biomarkers are not enough to tell which patients are likely to respond best to immunotherapy.
Nov 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Blood test could give two month warning of kidney transplant rejection
New research from the NIHR Guy's and St Thomas' Biomedical Research Centre has found a way to predict rejection of a kidney transplant before it happens, by monitoring the immune system of transplant patients.
Mar 1, 2019
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Surgery
New hope for kidney revival for transplant
New research has demonstrated that kidneys can be revived prior to transplantation by delivering a cell therapy directly to the organ.
Jul 14, 2020
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow
Last winter, I slipped and fell shoveling snow. I have arthritis in one of my shoulders. I'm concerned about having another injury. How common are shoulder injuries during the winter due to shoveling snow and other activities? ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Neuroscience
Lifestyle, not surgery, is the key to combating stroke, study shows
Lifestyle changes and medication are more effective in combating the risk of stroke than invasive procedures, a Monash University study shows.
Jul 18, 2022
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Cardiology
Heart rhythm disorders: A cardiologist shares five things it's important to know
Heart rhythm disorders are one of the most common cardiac problems. Arrhythmias cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. People can be born with them or develop them during their lives. Elijah Behr, M.D., ...
Sep 21, 2021
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Medications
Treatment for uterine fibroids without surgery
A newer, more effective treatment for uterine fibroids is available that doesn't require surgery.
May 5, 2023
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