After Lumpectomy, Radiation Rates Lower for Black Women
Racial disparities seen for ‘standard-of-care’ breast cancer treatment, study findsContinue Reading
'Nanosensors' Spot Early Signs of Cancer
Blood-based technology could lead to quicker detection and treatment, study saysContinue Reading
Stem Cells Turned Into AIDS Killers in Lab Tests
Technique might work with many other viruses, researchers sayContinue Reading
Spice Compounds May Stem Tumor Growth
Lab study suggests possible action against breast cancerContinue Reading
New DNA Test Could Speed Time to Sepsis Diagnosis
Method saves an average 18 hours over conventional blood culture, research showsContinue Reading
Special Skin Cells Key to Sense of Light Touch: Study
Merkel cells necessary for manual dexterity, researchers sayContinue Reading
Molecule Discovery Might Help ALS Patients
Finding in mouse study could lead to treatment for the disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on Dinosaur Lineage
Previously unknown meat-eater adds insight into skeletal evolution of species, experts sayContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 10, 2009
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Bipolar Depression
- Healthy Volunteers (Females Ages 18-40)
Addiction Meds May Help Gamblers
Finding shows promise for individualizing treatment, researcher saysContinue Reading
Genetic Test May Someday Help Spot Breast Cancer
Positioning of genes could aid in detecting whether cells are cancerous, experts sayContinue Reading
Being Alone and Stressed May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Social isolation combined with stressful situations raised odds of disease in animal studyContinue Reading