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19 percent of breast cancer patients don't receive recommended radiation after mastectomy

One-fifth of women who should receive radiation after a mastectomy are not getting this potentially lifesaving treatment, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

3 Feb 2009

Scientists use non-invasive approach to watch chemo drug working inside the living body in real time

For many cancer patients, chemotherapy can be worse than cancer itself.

2 Feb 2009

Economic burden of migraine in the U.S.

A new study published in Value in Health reviews the economic burden of migraine in the U.S. and recent clinical findings of the health risks of this neurological condition.

2 Feb 2009

PET/CT may improve prognosis for patients with inflammatory breast cancer

In the largest study to date to evaluate fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) in the initial staging of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), researchers were able to identify the precise location and extent of metastasis (spread of disease), offering the potential for a better prognosis for patients with this rare, but aggressive form of breast cancer.

2 Feb 2009

FDA approves KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole) capsules for the treatment of GERD

Patients with leg pain caused by arterial disease may be able to forego treatment of the affected artery by participating in hospital-supervised exercise, according to a new study published in the February issue of Radiology.

2 Feb 2009

After knee replacement exercise is crucial

It may be uncomfortable at first, but doing exercises to strengthen your quadriceps after you've had knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis is critical to your recovery.

2 Feb 2009

Differences in recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse

When a child experiences a traumatic event, such as sexual abuse, it may not be until well into adulthood that they remember the incident.

2 Feb 2009

Antiepileptic drug vigabatrin may decrease spasms for infants with epilepsy

The antiepileptic drug vigabatrin (VGB) has been shown to be one of the best treatments against a special form of epilepsy in infants, called infantile spasm.

2 Feb 2009

Study identifies potential 'safe period' for hormone replacement use

A new study makes important new findings on the role of hormone use on the risk of breast cancer, confirming that the use of estrogen plus progesterone increases the risk of both ductal and lobular breast cancer far more than estrogen-only; suggesting a two-year 'safe' period for the use of estrogen and progesterone; and finding that the increased risk for ductal cancers observed in long-term past users of hormone replacement therapy drops off substantially two years after hormone use is stopped.

2 Feb 2009

Century old drug clofazimine shows potential for multiple sclerosis

A century-old drug that failed in its original intent to treat tuberculosis but has worked well as an antileprosy medicine now holds new promise as a potential therapy for multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.

2 Feb 2009

Scientists discover protein critical for the growth of pancreatic cancer

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a protein critical for the growth of pancreatic cancer.

2 Feb 2009

Physical therapists test mechanical arm to help patients recover from stroke, traumatic brain injury

Physical therapists at UT Southwestern Medical Center are evaluating a new mechanical arm that allows people recovering from neurological injuries such as strokes and traumatic brain injury to enter a virtual world where they can repeatedly practice movements needed to regain arm strength and movement.

2 Feb 2009

Internet program helps reduce depressive symptoms in teens

An Internet program helps to reduce depressive symptoms and prevent episodes of clinical depression in adolescent patients at risk, reports a study in the February issue of the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.

2 Feb 2009

Infliximab after intestinal resective surgery may help prevent post-op Crohn's disease recurrence

The administration of infliximab after intestinal resective surgery was found to be effective at preventing endoscopic and histological recurrence of Crohn's disease, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.

2 Feb 2009

Bioidentical hormone facts and perspectives

Public confusion of the benefits and risks of hormone therapy was highlighted once again this week on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

2 Feb 2009

Muscle control the best option for back pain

Australian researchers have found that people suffering with lower back pain can significantly reduce their pain and disability by learning to control their trunk muscles.

2 Feb 2009

Research finds more than 100 gene variations linked with response to leukemia treatment

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Children's Oncology Group (COG) have discovered in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) scores of inherited genetic variations that clinicians might be able to use as guideposts for designing more effective chemotherapy for this cancer.

29 Jan 2009

Sequential and alternating chemotherapy and radiation equally effective in larynx cancer therapy

Larynx cancer patients treated with alternating cycles of chemotherapy and radiation have similar outcomes to patients treated with chemotherapy followed by radiation, according to data from a randomized controlled trial in the January 27 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

29 Jan 2009

New form of intravenous iron treats anemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis

Ferumoxytol, a novel intravenous form of iron that permits rapid administration of large doses, has been shown to be effective for treating iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis, according to a clinical trial appearing in the February 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology ( CJASN ).

29 Jan 2009

Orexin - natural brain substance - blocks weight gain in mice

Mice with increased levels of a natural brain chemical don't gain weight when fed a high-fat diet, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.

29 Jan 2009

Therapy News and Research

19 percent of breast cancer patients don't receive recommended radiation after mastectomy

Scientists use non-invasive approach to watch chemo drug working inside the living body in real time

Economic burden of migraine in the U.S.

PET/CT may improve prognosis for patients with inflammatory breast cancer

FDA approves KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole) capsules for the treatment of GERD

After knee replacement exercise is crucial

Differences in recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse

Antiepileptic drug vigabatrin may decrease spasms for infants with epilepsy

Study identifies potential 'safe period' for hormone replacement use

Century old drug clofazimine shows potential for multiple sclerosis

Scientists discover protein critical for the growth of pancreatic cancer

Physical therapists test mechanical arm to help patients recover from stroke, traumatic brain injury

Internet program helps reduce depressive symptoms in teens

Infliximab after intestinal resective surgery may help prevent post-op Crohn's disease recurrence

Bioidentical hormone facts and perspectives

Muscle control the best option for back pain

Research finds more than 100 gene variations linked with response to leukemia treatment

Sequential and alternating chemotherapy and radiation equally effective in larynx cancer therapy

New form of intravenous iron treats anemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis

Orexin - natural brain substance - blocks weight gain in mice

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