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Scientists develop a gene test which predicts how well chemotherapy will work in individual breast cancer patients.
A Doctor's Crusade Against Cancer
Obese children as young as three years old show signs of future heart disease, say US researchers.
The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. ~ "Making Miscarriage Murder," Mary Elizabeth Williams, Salon's "Broadsheet": A Utah bill (HB 12) awaiting action from Gov. Gary Herbert (R) "could criminalize miscarriage," according to Williams...
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A novel technology for delivering nicotine to the lungs may soon give smokers a new way to kick the habit. When compared to the nicotine vapor delivery system used in the Nicotrol/Nicorette inhaler, the new technology proved more effective at delivering nicotine to the blood stream...
For people who carry common gene variants, cigarette smoking greatly increases the risk that a blood vessel in the brain will weaken and balloon out - called an aneurysm - which could be life-threatening if it ruptures, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2010...
The following summarizes selected women's health-related videos...
The most frequent error in medicine seems to occur nearly one out of three times a patient is referred to a specialist. A new study found that nearly a third of patients age 65 and older referred to a specialist are not scheduled for appointments and therefore do not receive the treatment their primary care doctor intended...
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New study revealed that the antiviral supplement Gene-Eden caused a complete recovery of the immune system and an amazing 34% reduction in tumor size in a patient with pancreatic cancer treated with second-line chemotherapy that is used for relieving symptoms rather than shrinking tumor. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Gene-Eden/Improved-Immune-System/prweb3646994.htm
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created out of frustration as to what to do after a diagnosis of a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. One third of all US mesothelioma victims served in the US Navy. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "most importantly, in 2010, we want to make sure a mesothelioma cancer victim, or their family gets the names of the actual best mesothelioma law firms, or attorneys in the US. Tragically looking for a law firm on the Internet, or in the phone book will frequently not deliver this result." The group says, "many, to maybe most of the law firms advertising on the Internet, or on radio/TV for mesothelioma cancer victims sell the cases to real mersothelioma law firms.
Our blogs have a new look – and an exciting new option for you! After reading a post, you’ll now be able to talk about it with others in our WebMD Health Exchange. Exchange provides a dynamic community experience that allows you to connect with others who have similar interests and concerns. So read what our expert bloggers have to say, then head over to the related Exchange community to comment and ask questions.
Our blogs have a new look – and an exciting new option for you! After reading a post, you’ll now be able to talk about it with others in our WebMD Health Exchange. Exchange provides a dynamic community experience that allows you to connect with others who have similar interests and concerns. So read what our expert bloggers have to say, then head over to the related Exchange community to comment and ask questions.
Aeterna's blood cancer drug gets European nod
Chronic pain needs to be recognised as a disease in its own right - as it would help focus attention on the issue, experts say.
Why Are Breast- Cancer Rates Dropping? Newsweek
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Added to Cancer Immunotherapy Index by Mentor ...
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