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Estrogen receptor degrader increases progression-free survival in advanced breast cancer patients

Fulvestrant significantly increases progression-free survival in women with hormone-receptor-positive advanced breast cancer, particularly those with less aggressive lower-volume disease, researchers reported at the ESMO 2016 Congress in Copenhagen

8 Oct 2016

Researchers forecast obesity-related conditions to rise among children

Researchers' global estimates indicate that by 2025, some 268 million children aged 5 to 17 years may be overweight, including 91 million obese, assuming no policy interventions have proven effective at changing current trends.

8 Oct 2016

Brain atrophy patterns linked to loss of specific cognitive abilities in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Mathematical modeling of the brain scans of patients with Alzheimer's disease and others at risk for the devastating neurodegenerative disorder has identified specific patterns of brain atrophy that appear to be related to the loss of particular cognitive abilities.

8 Oct 2016

Combination treatment with CDK4/6 inhibitor improves progression-free survival in HR+ breast cancer patients

The addition of the CDK4/6 inhibitor ribociclib to letrozole therapy significantly improves progression-free survival in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer, researchers reported today at the ESMO 2016 Congress in Copenhagen.

8 Oct 2016

Study of pan-FGFR inhibitor uses mRNA in tumours to identify responders

The first-in-human dose escalation study of the pan-FGFR (fibroblast growth factor receptor) inhibitor BAY 1163877 in patients with treatment-refractory locally advanced or metastatic solid tumours were reported today at the ESMO 2016 Congress in Copenhagen.

8 Oct 2016

PARP inhibitor prolongs progression-free survival in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer

The PARP inhibitor niraparib significantly improves the outcome of platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer, according to full data from the ENGOT-OV16/NOVA trial presented for the first time at the ESMO 2016 Congress in Copenhagen and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

8 Oct 2016

Immunotherapy redefines treatment approach for metastatic bladder cancer patients

Immunotherapy has shown promising results in first and second line treatment of metastatic bladder cancer in two phase II trials presented at the ESMO 2016 Congress in Copenhagen.

8 Oct 2016

Immune checkpoint inhibitor as adjuvant therapy improves overall survival in patients with stage III melanoma

Ipilimumab as adjuvant therapy significantly improves overall survival in patients with high risk stage III melanoma, according to the EORTC 18071 phase III trial results presented for the first time today at the ESMO 2016 Congress in Copenhagen.

8 Oct 2016

Children of mothers with high levels of vitamin D in umbilical blood have fewer symptoms of ADHD

Children of mothers who took vitamin D during pregnancy with resultant high levels of the vitamin in the umbilical blood have fewer symptoms of ADHD at the age of 2½ years.

7 Oct 2016

Warmer weather linked to increase in traumatic injuries for agricultural workers

Warmer weather is related to an increase in traumatic injuries for outdoor agricultural workers in central and eastern Washington.

7 Oct 2016

Ethosomes may be effective carrier system for transdermal delivery

Ethosomes are ethanolic nanovesicles that possess abundant amount of ethanol in its core which provides fluidity to the lipid bilayers and thus by this effect, improves the delivery of molecules into the deep skin layers.

7 Oct 2016

Karolinska Institutet opens research centre for regenerative medicine in Hong Kong

Today the Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine is being inaugurated in Hong Kong. The centre is Karolinska Institutet's first hub outside of Sweden.

7 Oct 2016

Kessler Foundation receives Spinal Cord Injury Model System Grant from NIDILRR

Kessler Foundation has been awarded a Spinal Cord Injury Model System grant valued at $2,300,000 over 5 years (2016-2021) from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

7 Oct 2016

Common food-poisoning bacteria linked to increased risk of Crohn's disease

People who retain a particular bacterium in their gut after a bout of food poisoning may be at an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease later in life, according to a new study led by researchers at McMaster University.

7 Oct 2016

Study reveals mechanism that regulates fluid intake in the body to prevent fatal water intoxication

A multi-institute study led by Monash University has revealed for the first time the mechanism that regulates fluid intake in the human body and stops us from over-drinking, which can cause potentially fatal water intoxication.

7 Oct 2016

Penn State scientists develop citrate-based fluorescent sensor for diagnosis of cystic fibrosis

Penn State biomaterials scientists have developed a new, inexpensive method for detecting salt concentrations in sweat or other bodily fluids.

7 Oct 2016

New research project to explore how urban forestry affects health care spending

A hearty dose of Mother Nature may be an effective antidote for many physical and psychological ailments, several studies have suggested. However, no one has calculated how much green - as in dollars - nature's greenery saves on health care costs.

7 Oct 2016

UT Southwestern researchers discover protein that leads to brain cell death during stroke

One particular protein is the final executioner of events that result in the death of brain cells during stroke, researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center and their collaborators report. This finding could ultimately lead to new ways to protect against brain damage.

7 Oct 2016

Children’s consumption levels of sugary drinks linked to combo meals at fast-food restaurants

A new survey of children's and teenagers' eating habits at fast-food restaurants suggests that consumption levels of sugary drinks are closely tied to their automatic inclusion in "combo meal" packages.

7 Oct 2016

Virginia Tech scientists solve structure of enzyme that deactivates important antibiotic

A popular antibiotic called rifampicin, used to treat tuberculosis, leprosy, and Legionnaire's disease, is becoming less effective as the bacteria that cause the diseases develop more resistance.

7 Oct 2016

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Estrogen receptor degrader increases progression-free survival in advanced breast cancer patients

Researchers forecast obesity-related conditions to rise among children

Brain atrophy patterns linked to loss of specific cognitive abilities in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Combination treatment with CDK4/6 inhibitor improves progression-free survival in HR+ breast cancer patients

Study of pan-FGFR inhibitor uses mRNA in tumours to identify responders

PARP inhibitor prolongs progression-free survival in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer

Immunotherapy redefines treatment approach for metastatic bladder cancer patients

Immune checkpoint inhibitor as adjuvant therapy improves overall survival in patients with stage III melanoma

Children of mothers with high levels of vitamin D in umbilical blood have fewer symptoms of ADHD

Warmer weather linked to increase in traumatic injuries for agricultural workers

Ethosomes may be effective carrier system for transdermal delivery

Karolinska Institutet opens research centre for regenerative medicine in Hong Kong

Kessler Foundation receives Spinal Cord Injury Model System Grant from NIDILRR

Common food-poisoning bacteria linked to increased risk of Crohn's disease

Study reveals mechanism that regulates fluid intake in the body to prevent fatal water intoxication

Penn State scientists develop citrate-based fluorescent sensor for diagnosis of cystic fibrosis

New research project to explore how urban forestry affects health care spending

UT Southwestern researchers discover protein that leads to brain cell death during stroke

Children’s consumption levels of sugary drinks linked to combo meals at fast-food restaurants

Virginia Tech scientists solve structure of enzyme that deactivates important antibiotic

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

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