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Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma who have large tumors at the time of diagnosis may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy even when all traces of the cancer appear to have gone, according to late breaking results presented at the ESTRO 38 conference today.

29 Apr 2019

Work stress and poor sleep associated with heart disease

A new study has reiterated the belief that work related stress and impaired sleep could be directly associated with raised blood pressure and risk of death due to heart disease.

28 Apr 2019

Obesity and emotional problems tend to develop hand-in-hand from age 7

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age 7 years, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, UK (28 April-1 May).

28 Apr 2019

Obese individuals who commute by car have 32% higher risk of death, research shows

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, Scotland (28 April - 1 May) shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of death, from any cause, compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking.

28 Apr 2019

Neora introduces innovative product to treat acne

Neora, a leader in providing science-based, rejuvenating skincare and wellness products, announces a new addition to its product portfolio, Complexion Clearing Acne Treatment Pads.

28 Apr 2019

Peppermint oil helps people with non-cardiac chest pain and difficulty swallowing

Imagine that while eating a delicious meal at your favorite restaurant, your joy is cut short because of difficulty swallowing your food, followed by chest pain.

27 Apr 2019

Study examines differences in genetic risk factors for childhood-onset and adult-onset asthma

Asthma, a common respiratory disease that causes wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, is the most prevalent chronic respiratory disease worldwide.

27 Apr 2019

Hurricane Maria’s legacy: Thousands of Puerto Rican students show PTSD symptoms

Food shortages, damaged homes, fear of death, loved ones leaving. The cumulative stresses of Hurricane Maria contributed to thousands of schoolchildren developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, in Puerto Rico, according to a study published Friday.

26 Apr 2019

Researchers investigate causal relationship between higher BMI and psoriasis

Studies have linked psoriasis and higher weight, but the causal relationship between the two has been unclear. What triggers what?

26 Apr 2019

Study provides new data on health-related quality of life in patients with chronic edema

Final results of the large, international LIMPRINT study have provided new data on the prevalence of chronic swelling and the devastating impact it can have on health-related quality of life.

26 Apr 2019

Childhood oral infections associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood

A Finnish 27-year follow-up study suggests that common oral infections in childhood, caries and periodontal diseases, are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood.

26 Apr 2019

Peanut allergy tolerance treatment may increase the risk of anaphylaxis

Treating children who have a peanut allergy by gradually exposing them to increasing levels of peanut extract may actually increase their risk of allergic attacks, warn researchers.

26 Apr 2019

Non-smokers who develop lung cancer are hugely disadvantaged, says PHE

Patients who do not smoke are at an increased risk of lung cancer due to air pollution, warns PHE. These patients are often overlooked and diagnosed late, with poor outcomes.

26 Apr 2019

Antibiotics may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Researchers have that long-term antibiotic use can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in women. The research involved 36,429 women from The Nurses’ Health Study.

26 Apr 2019

New discovery could provide opportunity to improve blood glucose control

Many diabetes patients do not only have problems with their insulin, but also with the release of the hormone glucagon. Researchers at Uppsala University have now discovered a regulation mechanism which could provide an opportunity to improve blood glucose control in these patients.

26 Apr 2019

Assisted reproductive technology solution from Olympus increases the efficiency of ICSI

The Olympus IX73SC inverted microscope system is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) solution that facilitates and even eliminates steps in the intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) workflow as part of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 26 Apr 2019

Study highlights importance of continued efforts to enhance the reach of diabetes prevention programs

Using data from the 2016 National Health Interview Survey, Johns Hopkins researchers report that few American adults eligible for diabetes prevention programs are being referred to, or participating in, these programs.

26 Apr 2019

Combination of radiotherapy and anti-hormone treatment can prevent recurrence of hormone-driven breast cancer

Women with early, low risk, hormone-driven breast cancer are less likely to have a recurrence of their disease if they have radiotherapy after surgery, as well as anti-hormone treatment, according to results from a trial that has followed 869 women for ten years.

26 Apr 2019

New findings about aggressive blood cancer may help develop drugs with less harmful side effects

New findings about a fatal form of blood cancer could aid the development of new drugs with significantly less harmful side effects than existing chemotherapy.

26 Apr 2019

Study finds identical alcohol relapse rates among liver transplant recipients regardless of sobriety period

For decades, patients with liver disease related to alcohol use have been told they must be sober for six months before they can get a liver transplant.

26 Apr 2019

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Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy

Work stress and poor sleep associated with heart disease

Obesity and emotional problems tend to develop hand-in-hand from age 7

Obese individuals who commute by car have 32% higher risk of death, research shows

Neora introduces innovative product to treat acne

Peppermint oil helps people with non-cardiac chest pain and difficulty swallowing

Study examines differences in genetic risk factors for childhood-onset and adult-onset asthma

Hurricane Maria’s legacy: Thousands of Puerto Rican students show PTSD symptoms

Researchers investigate causal relationship between higher BMI and psoriasis

Study provides new data on health-related quality of life in patients with chronic edema

Childhood oral infections associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood

Peanut allergy tolerance treatment may increase the risk of anaphylaxis

Non-smokers who develop lung cancer are hugely disadvantaged, says PHE

Antibiotics may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women

New discovery could provide opportunity to improve blood glucose control

Assisted reproductive technology solution from Olympus increases the efficiency of ICSI

Study highlights importance of continued efforts to enhance the reach of diabetes prevention programs

Combination of radiotherapy and anti-hormone treatment can prevent recurrence of hormone-driven breast cancer

New findings about aggressive blood cancer may help develop drugs with less harmful side effects

Study finds identical alcohol relapse rates among liver transplant recipients regardless of sobriety period

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