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Medication reduces risk of heart irregularities after cardiac surgery
Use of the medication amiodarone is associated with one-half the incidence of atrial tachyarrhythmias (rapid, abnormal heart beat) following cardiac surgery, according to a study in the December 28 issue of JAMA.   view more (2005-12-29)

Anxiety linked to newly diagnosed DCIS patients' overestimation of breast cancer risks
Elevated levels of anxiety may cause women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the most common form of non-invasive breast cancer, to overestimate their risk of recurrence or dying from breast cancer, suggests a study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.   view more (2008-02-13)

Fewer heart patients need antibiotics before dental procedures
Based on a review of new and existing scientific evidence, most dental patients with heart disease do not need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis (IE), a rare, but life-threatening heart infection.   view more (2007-04-20)

Fat stem cells being studied as option for breast reconstruction
Breast cancer survivors might one day avoid the prospect of invasive breast reconstruction surgery, opting instead for an approach that would involve using stem cells derived from their own fat.   view more (2006-10-27)

Study shows continued success for new HPV vaccine against virus responsible for cervical cancer
A new vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer is nearly 100 percent effective against the two types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) responsible for most cases of cervical cancer.   view more (2007-05-10)

Worldwide distribution of cervical cancer virus is consistent with vaccine targets
The variety of human papilloma viruses that cause invasive cervical cancer cases worldwide are largely consistent across continents, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.   view more (2007-08-02)

Combination anti-retroviral therapies associated with reduced infections in HIV-infected children
Since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapies, there has been a substantial reduction of opportunistic infections and other infections in HIV-infected children, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis.   view more (2006-07-19)

Survey reveals ignorance and confusion about cancer amongst the elderly
Elderly Spaniards have very poor knowledge about cancer, its causes, treatment and prevention according to research carried out amongst people living in and around Barcelona. Some even believe that cancer is a contagious disease and that it is a punishment for something bad that the patient has... view more (2007-09-26)

When smoking was believed to cure cancer! [National No Smoking Day: 12 March 2003]
Smoking was believed to provide a cure for cancer! - That's one of the surprising facts arising from a detailed study into tobacco use by a University of Leicester academic. Dr Jason Hughes has moved beyond his study into the biological addiction to smoking and instead examines how social and... view more (2003-03-11)

Bayer launches Phase III clinical study of Trasylol in elective spinal fusion surgery
Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NYSE: BAY) today announced the initiation of a Phase III clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Trasylol¬Æ (aprotinin injection) in reducing blood loss and the need for transfusion in adult patients undergoing elective spinal fusion surgery.   view more (2005-12-09)

American women are more likely to choose overly aggressive treatments for breast cancer
Despite a 1990 consensus recommendation from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that lumpectomy plus radiation was the treatment of choice for early stage breast cancer, the United States continues to have the highest rate of mastectomy surgery among industrialized countries.   view more (2008-01-09)

HU Ph.D. student wins award for 'natural protection' to reduce spread of Alzheimer's disease
Although numerous drugs have been developed over the years to alleviate the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, there is still no real cure to halt this progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that causes premature death of nerve cells in the deep brain nuclei, leading to dementia and death.   view more (2007-06-12)

Fear, misconceptions about screenings keep many African-Americans from getting mammograms
Training physicians and caregivers to improve cultural sensitivity and communication with economically disadvantaged African-American patients could influence these women to get mammograms that could save their lives.   view more (2008-11-13)

New TB test reveals patients at risk, says study
A recently introduced blood test can reveal which patients may develop active tuberculosis (TB) much more precisely than the 100-year old TB skin test, according to a new study published today in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.   view more (2008-10-21)

LINK BETWEEN DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS AND LONG-HAUL AIR TRAVEL STILL IN DOUBT (pp 1461, 1485)
Results of the first prospective randomised controlled trial to assess the effects of long-haul air travel and the risk of symptomless deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) are detailed in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Authors of an accompanying Commentary article conclude that the study does not resolve... view more (2001-05-09)

Measuring pandemic preparedness
A federal plan to vaccinate hospital healthcare workers against a threat of smallpox fell short on several levels, according to the first metric analysis of the prophylactic health program.   view more (2006-11-30)

The miseries of allergies just may help prevent some cancers, study finds
There may be a silver -- and healthy -- lining to the miserable cloud of allergy symptoms: Sneezing, coughing, tearing and itching just may help prevent cancer -- particularly colon, skin, bladder, mouth, throat, uterus and cervix, lung and gastrointestinal tract cancer, according to a new Cornell... view more (2008-11-12)

Flu virus reported to resist drug envisioned for pandemic
An avian influenza virus isolated from an infected Vietnamese girl has been determined to be resistant to the drug oseltamivir, the compound better known by its trade name Tamiflu, and the drug officials hope will serve as the front line of defense for a feared influenza pandemic.   view more (2005-10-17)

Should children be permitted to get genetic testing for BRCA 1/2 mutations?
It's an ethical dilemma with serious implications. Should children be tested for gene mutations that predispose them to developing breast cancer and/or ovarian cancer later in life" New research suggests the next generation of parents may support testing minors even when any steps to reduce... view more (2008-01-16)

Less extensive biopsy method helps diagnose cancer progression of large breast tumors
New breast cancer research shows for the first time that even women with large breast tumors can benefit from a less invasive biopsy method that has been reserved until now for women with small breast cancers.   view more (2005-08-23)

Questionnaire identifies women at risk of inherited breast or ovarian cancer
A simplified way for patients to report and update their family medical histories could help identify women who have inherited genetic mutations that increase their risk for breast or ovarian cancer.   view more (2005-09-26)

Rapid restoration of immunity in immune-suppressed cancer patients using T-cell vaccines
Patients with multiple myeloma suffer from a malignant proliferation of plasma cells in their bone marrow.   view more (2005-10-21)

International studies show high efficacy for HPV vaccine
A new vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer is nearly 100 percent effective against the two types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) responsible for most cases of cervical cancer—strains 16 and 18.   view more (2007-06-01)

Dramatic fall in malaria in the Gambia raises possibility of elimination in parts of Africa
The incidence of malaria has fallen significantly in The Gambia in the last 5 years, according to a study carried out by experts there with support from scientists based in London.   view more (2008-10-31)

Chemotherapy more effective when given before breast cancer surgery
Giving chemotherapy to women with operable breast cancer before they have surgery —not after — helps physicians pin down the best treatment regimen and can reduce the extent of surgery, according to a new systematic review.   view more (2007-05-11)
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