by Bruce Sylvester – In a phase I study presented at ASCO, researchers reported that crizotinib (Xalkori) stalled tumor growth and, in some cases, eradicated all signs of… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester – Results from a new study suggest that Vitamin D deficiency is related to lung function in smokers, suggesting that vitamin D supplementation could be… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester – The combination of obesity and low vitamin D deficiency appears to cause a greater risk of insulin resistance than either factor alone, researchers reported… read more.
by Gary Finnegan – World Health Matters (China) – Child diabetes levels in China are higher than those in the US, according to a startling new study based… read more.
by Gary Finnegan – World Health Matters (Germany) – An interdisciplinary care model for breast cancer management has grown in popularity in recent years and evidence suggests the… read more.
by Gary Finnegan – World Health Matters (South Korea) – Stem cells could be used to restore neuron function to parts of the brain damaged by Huntington’s disease… read more.
by Gary Finnegan – World Health Matters (Holland) – Higher levels of public reimbursement for fertility treatment can positively influence national birth rates, according to a study by… read more.
The antidepressant duloxetine (Cymbalta ®) can effectively treat chemotherapy-induced neuropathy in some patients , researchers reported on July 3, 2012 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual… read more.
Researchers identify new therapeutic target for pancreas’ dangerous, sudden swelling and inflammation.
Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) doubled at academic medical centers in the U.S. between 2003 and 2008, according to a report published in the August issue… read more.
Open surgery appears to be associated with an increased risk of small-bowel obstructions compared to laparoscopic procedures. This is shown by a new study at the Sahlgrenska Academy,… read more.
by Gary Finnegan – Emerging uses of EMA Approved Drugs – The European Medicines Agency has updated its guidelines for pharmaceutical companies developing medicines for Parkinson’s disease.
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