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Israeli medical scientists to join U-M colleagues for medical science symposium

Medical scientists from two of Israel's premier universities will join University of Michigan colleagues Oct. 18-21 in Ann Arbor for what has become the university's largest ever joint medical science symposium with Israel.

18 Oct 2013

National survey reveals misconceptions about miscarriage

The majority of Americans inaccurately believe miscarriage is rare and misunderstand its causes, creating an often isolating and guilt-ridden experience for those who experience it. These are the findings in the first-ever national survey to assess attitudes and perceptions towards miscarriage, which was conducted by researchers at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

18 Oct 2013

New article in Preventive Medicine journal explores suspicions about sexual promiscuity, vaccine safety

Suspicions about sexual promiscuity and vaccine safety are explored in an article in the November issue of the journal Preventive Medicine, which dedicates a section of that issue to research concerning the human papillomavirus.

18 Oct 2013

GenSpera to present G-202 Phase I trial in hepatocellular carcinoma at EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium

GenSpera, Inc. (OTCBB:GNSZ) announced that Devalingam Mahalingam, MD, PhD, principal investigator of the G-202 Phase II trial in hepatocellular carcinoma, will present data from the G-202 Phase I clinical trial at the EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics in Boston, MA on Monday, October 21st.

18 Oct 2013

Two drugs in combination improve survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

Investigators at the Vall d´Hebron University Hospital and the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), have participated in an international phase III study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

18 Oct 2013

Researchers identify C. perfringens type B bacteria believed to trigger multiple sclerosis

A research team from Weill Cornell Medical College and The Rockefeller University has identified a bacterium it believes may trigger multiple sclerosis, a chronic, debilitating disorder that damages myelin forming cells in the brain and spinal cord.

18 Oct 2013

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop second cancer

Women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop a second cancer in a different part of the body. Such is the conclusion of a recent study, pioneered by female Spanish researchers.

18 Oct 2013

'Traffic light' labels can be effective method of promoting healthier food choices

A simple, color-coded system for labeling food items in a hospital cafeteria appears to have increased customer's attention to the healthiness of their food choices, along with encouraging purchases of the most healthy items.

18 Oct 2013

High-priced cigarettes, smoke-free homes reduce smoking behaviors among low-income individuals

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say high-priced cigarettes and smoke-free homes effectively reduce smoking behaviors among low-income individuals - a demographic in which tobacco use has remained comparatively high.

18 Oct 2013

Study finds no relevant association between Vitamin D serum level and incidence of kidney stones

Increased vitamin D levels may prevent a wide range of diseases, according to recent studies. However, some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual's risk of developing kidney stones.

18 Oct 2013

Combination of heat, doxorubicin drug and nanotech system may improve ovarian cancer treatment

The combination of heat, chemotherapeutic drugs and an innovative delivery system based on nanotechnology may significantly improve the treatment of ovarian cancer while reducing side effects from toxic drugs, researchers at Oregon State University report in a new study.

18 Oct 2013

HBV-infected men more likely to develop liver cancer

A team of researchers has identified a novel mutation in the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Korea that appears only in men and could help explain why HBV-infected men are roughly five times more likely than HBV-infected women to develop liver cancer.

18 Oct 2013

NIH Getting Back To Business As Shutdown Ends

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17 Oct 2013

Stem Cell Therapeutics Nabs Sirpa Protein-Targeting Mabs

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17 Oct 2013

Blood-Based Protein Test May Distinguish Between Malignant And Benign Lung Nodules

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17 Oct 2013

Saddleback Memorial, UC Irvine Heath partner to offer stroke care to Orange County residents

Saddleback Memorial has established an exclusive partnership with UC Irvine Heath to offer comprehensive stroke care to Orange County residents. Through this new collaboration, Saddleback Memorial has added to its team of world-class neurointerventional physicians and surgeons and has expanded its capabilities to include round-the-clock advanced treatment for stroke patients.

17 Oct 2013

NEJM publishes Celgene’s Abraxane phase III study results

Published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, a phase III clinical trial of Abraxane (paclitaxel formulated as albumin-bound nanoparticles) in combination with gemcitabine in treatment-naive patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall survival compared to patients receiving gemcitabine alone [(median of 8.5 vs. 6.7 months) (HR 0.72, P=0.000015)].

17 Oct 2013

Ultrasound prior to thyroidectomy important for planning surgery

Ultrasound imaging is commonly used to diagnose and evaluate patients with differentiated thyroid cancer, and to determine whether the disease has spread to lymph nodes in the neck that should be removed at the time of thyroidectomy.

17 Oct 2013

Good news: Knowing risk early, women can take action to prevent osteoporosis

On World Osteoporosis Day, October 20, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is calling for women to take action now to protect their bone health. Broken bones due to osteoporosis often result in pain, immobility and loss of quality of life as well as early death.

17 Oct 2013

Overutilization of radioactive iodine to treat PTC leads to worse access to health care

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) recommends against the routine use of radioactive iodine after surgery to remove the thyroid in patients with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer (PTC).

17 Oct 2013

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Israeli medical scientists to join U-M colleagues for medical science symposium

National survey reveals misconceptions about miscarriage

New article in Preventive Medicine journal explores suspicions about sexual promiscuity, vaccine safety

GenSpera to present G-202 Phase I trial in hepatocellular carcinoma at EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium

Two drugs in combination improve survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify C. perfringens type B bacteria believed to trigger multiple sclerosis

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop second cancer

'Traffic light' labels can be effective method of promoting healthier food choices

High-priced cigarettes, smoke-free homes reduce smoking behaviors among low-income individuals

Study finds no relevant association between Vitamin D serum level and incidence of kidney stones

Combination of heat, doxorubicin drug and nanotech system may improve ovarian cancer treatment

HBV-infected men more likely to develop liver cancer

NIH Getting Back To Business As Shutdown Ends

Stem Cell Therapeutics Nabs Sirpa Protein-Targeting Mabs

Blood-Based Protein Test May Distinguish Between Malignant And Benign Lung Nodules

Saddleback Memorial, UC Irvine Heath partner to offer stroke care to Orange County residents

NEJM publishes Celgene’s Abraxane phase III study results

Ultrasound prior to thyroidectomy important for planning surgery

Good news: Knowing risk early, women can take action to prevent osteoporosis

Overutilization of radioactive iodine to treat PTC leads to worse access to health care

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