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Research shows SBRT as viable curative option for older lung cancer patients

Patients in their 80s and 90s who have early stage lung cancer but cannot undergo an operation can be treated safely and effectively with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), according to research presented today at the 2017 Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancers Symposium.

17 Mar 2017

Study reveals prevalence of racial disparities in treatment, outcomes of early stage NSCLC patients

Analysis of the largest American cancer database indicates that racial disparities persist in the treatment and outcomes of patients diagnosed with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

17 Mar 2017

Genetic mutations underlying treatment resistance in NSCLC more dynamic than previously thought

The genetic mutations underlying treatment resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are more complex and dynamic than previously thought.

17 Mar 2017

Combination approach holds potential for treating lung cancer patients

An emerging approach for cancer treatment seeks to combine radiation therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors to more effectively control tumors in the chest with an acceptable risk of severe treatment-related side effects.

17 Mar 2017

Biomarker blood test detects recurrences of lung cancer before conventional imaging methods

Results from a prospective clinical trial showed that a blood test looking at specific biomarkers was able to detect recurrences of lung cancer an average of six months before conventional imaging methods found evidence of recurrence.

17 Mar 2017

Increased palliative care consultation for advanced cancer patients leads to better outcomes

A recent study demonstrated that increased palliative care consultations for patients with advanced cancers is associated with substantial impact on 30-day readmission, administration of chemotherapy following discharge, hospice referral, and use of support services following discharge.

17 Mar 2017

Low-risk atrial fibrillation patients fare better without antithrombotic therapy, study finds

Findings from a large, community-based study show that antithrombotic therapy doesn't decrease low-risk atrial fibrillation patients' risk of suffering a stroke within five years. In fact, researchers found that low-risk patients fared better without any antithrombotic therapy.

17 Mar 2017

Intensity modulated proton therapy shows early promise for treatment of recurrent lung cancer

An advanced form of image-guided radiation therapy, known as intensity modulated proton therapy, has shown early promise for the treatment of recurrent lung cancer, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

17 Mar 2017

Clinical study to examine whether antibiotics can be safe, effective alternative to appendectomy

For 130 years, surgery has been the standard treatment for appendicitis — inflammation of the appendix, a short tube extending from the colon.

17 Mar 2017

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Cancer patients admitted to the hospital with advanced stages of disease who were referred early to palliative care had decreased health care utilization and increased use of support services following discharge, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. c

17 Mar 2017

Study provides insight into prognosis of deployment-related mTBI in returning soldiers

Nearly 50 percent of recently-deployed Soldiers who sustained a mild traumatic brain injury reported post-concussive symptoms - like headaches, sleep disturbance, and forgetfulness - three months after returning from deployment, according to a study published March 17 in Neurology by researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), and the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

17 Mar 2017

Drosophila models help illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome

The majority of genes associated with nephrotic syndrome (NS) in humans also play pivotal roles in Drosophila renal function, a conservation of function across species that validates transgenic flies as ideal pre-clinical models to improve understanding of human disease, a Children's National Health System research team reports in a recent issue of Human Molecular Genetics.

17 Mar 2017

Researchers testing innovative approach to gauge mood and eating behaviors

Many of us lie or can't remember what we ate when asked to reveal our eating habits, and that makes it difficult for doctors and researchers to guide us toward better diets and behaviors.

17 Mar 2017

TGen researchers create large dataset of potential biomarkers for diagnosing concussions

Following a three-year study of the Arizona State University football program, researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute have created the largest dataset to date of extracellular small RNAs, which are potential biomarkers for diagnosing medical conditions, including concussions.

17 Mar 2017

Supported self-management helps people with asthma control illness, say researchers

People with asthma should be given tailored support to help them manage their condition, experts say. Helping people with asthma take control of their own illness reduces symptoms, improves quality of life, reduces emergency use of health services and even prevents deaths, research has shown.

17 Mar 2017

High levels of two biomarkers can predict risk for adverse cardiac events, research suggests

New research suggests that GlycA, a newly identified blood marker, and C-reactive protein both independently predict major adverse cardiac events, including heart failure and death. Patients who have high levels of both biomarkers are at especially high risk.

17 Mar 2017

Immune cells could be new target to treat type 2 diabetes, hypertension in overweight people

Immune cells which are reduced in number by obesity could be a new target to treat diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension that affect overweight people, according to a collaborative study between The University of Manchester, Lund University and the University of Salford.

From The University of Manchester 17 Mar 2017

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Research shows SBRT as viable curative option for older lung cancer patients

Study reveals prevalence of racial disparities in treatment, outcomes of early stage NSCLC patients

Genetic mutations underlying treatment resistance in NSCLC more dynamic than previously thought

Combination approach holds potential for treating lung cancer patients

Biomarker blood test detects recurrences of lung cancer before conventional imaging methods

Increased palliative care consultation for advanced cancer patients leads to better outcomes

Low-risk atrial fibrillation patients fare better without antithrombotic therapy, study finds

Intensity modulated proton therapy shows early promise for treatment of recurrent lung cancer

Clinical study to examine whether antibiotics can be safe, effective alternative to appendectomy

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Study provides insight into prognosis of deployment-related mTBI in returning soldiers

Drosophila models help illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome

Researchers testing innovative approach to gauge mood and eating behaviors

TGen researchers create large dataset of potential biomarkers for diagnosing concussions

Supported self-management helps people with asthma control illness, say researchers

High levels of two biomarkers can predict risk for adverse cardiac events, research suggests

Immune cells could be new target to treat type 2 diabetes, hypertension in overweight people

Better understanding of pre-metastatic niches could lead to new preventive therapies

Moderate exercise may benefit patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

New class of cholesterol-lowering drug alongside statins can reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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