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Six-gene signature predicts survival after targeted therapy for NSCLC

The presence of a six-gene profile in the microRNA of patients with advanced non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer predicts reduced survival likelihood after first-line treatment with targeted therapy followed by chemotherapy for disease progression, indicate research results.

20 Jun 2014

FGFR1 amplification predicts poor outcome in early-stage NSCLC

Amplification of fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 is associated with poor clinical outcome in patients with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer, Swiss researchers report.

20 Jun 2014

SCLC tumours replicated in mice from patients' CTCs

Scientists have used circulating tumour cells taken from patients with small-cell lung cancer to grow explant tumours in mice that retain the original’s morphological and genetic characteristics.

20 Jun 2014

Greenlander study identifies single mutation with large diabetes risk

Researchers have used a Greenlandic cohort to identify a genetic mutation whose effect on the risk of diabetes is “several times larger” than any previously discovered.

20 Jun 2014

Neovasc's common shares to commence trading on TSX

Neovasc Inc. ("Neovasc" or the "Company") today announced that effective at market opening on June 23, 2014, Neovasc's common shares will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") under the Company's current trading symbol of "NVC".

20 Jun 2014

Telephone-based weight loss intervention is effective in breast cancer treatments

A series of simple telephone calls can make a profound difference in helping women to meet their treatment goals for breast cancer, according to a randomized trial of women who are also obese, published online today in Journal of Clinical Oncology by Dr. Pamela Goodwin of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute.

20 Jun 2014

State highlights: N.Y. lawmakers deal on heroin abuse; N.Y. birth control discrimination bill; nursing home costs in Mich.

A selection of health policy stories from New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, California, Texas, Washington state, Missouri, Massachusetts and Colorado.

20 Jun 2014

UEG calls for more nurse endoscopy workforce to reduce CRC deaths

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently estimated to claim the lives of 214,675[1] adults in Europe, equivalent to 1 death every 3 minutes.

20 Jun 2014

Longer looks: Caregivers effort to stay well; patients who turn to religion for cures; new views on postpartum depression

More than 65 million people, or 29 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family members or friends during any given year, and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing that care.

20 Jun 2014

Doubletree by Hilton launches global Cookie Care campaign to celebrate the arrival of summer

DoubleTree by Hilton will celebrate the arrival of summer by spreading "Cookie Care" across Atlanta - a city that endured a particularly harsh winter this year.

20 Jun 2014

EU-funded projects in Romania retain young research talent

EU-funded research projects in Romania are helping the country retain talent. Young researchers, who might be tempted to look for a career abroad, find they can contribute at an even higher level by staying at home and participating in exciting projects.

20 Jun 2014

Merck commences cash tender offer to purchase Idenix Pharmaceuticals

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, is commencing today, through a subsidiary, a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On June 09, 2014, Merck announced its intent to acquire Idenix.

20 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 20, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new poll of showing a majority of those signing up for marketplace plans had been uninsured before and the Obama administration's decision to extend marriage benefits, including family leave, to same-sex couples.

20 Jun 2014