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PLCO data: Prostate Ca screening for genetic high risk improves survival

Posted on: 06/06/2014 - 21:50

ORLANDO – Screening men who are at high genetic risk for prostate cancer appears to provide a mortality benefit, according to an analysis of data from a randomized trial. Of 73,200 men who...

Field of Interest: Oncology

Type: News Item

Two behavioral therapies are on par for alleviating insomnia in cancer survivors

Posted on: 05/06/2014 - 20:45

MINNEAPOLIS – Both cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and mindfulness-based stress reduction training lessened insomnia in a group of cancer survivors, although the former works faster, new...

Field of Interest: Oncology

Type: News Item

Less risk of esophageal bleed with rifaximin

Posted on: 30/05/2014 - 19:20

CHICAGO – Patients with cirrhosis and medium to large esophageal varices were 81% less likely to develop a first esophageal variceal bleed within 5 years if they took rifaximin to manage hepatic...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

FISH panel may improve Barrett’s surveillance

Posted on: 28/05/2014 - 17:45

CHICAGO – Fluorescence in situ hybridization testing for aneuploidy and loss of the tumor suppressor gene P16 can be useful in predicting progression to high-grade dysplasia and adenocarcinoma in...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

VIDEO: AACE/ACE introduce new obesity diagnosis framework

Posted on: 17/05/2014 - 16:35

LAS VEGAS —Your patient’s body mass index indicates obesity. Now, what’s the course of action? The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology are...

Field of Interest: Endocrinology

Type: News Item

Larazotide eased symptoms in phase II celiac trial

Posted on: 12/05/2014 - 20:10

CHICAGO – Larazotide acetate, a first-in-class oral medication developed specifically to treat celiac disease, reduced both gastrointestinal and non-GI symptoms in patients who were symptomatic...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

‘Culture of Safety’ best defense against sharps injury

Posted on: 21/03/2014 - 18:10

DENVER – Of all the procedures and behaviors that place dermatologists at risk for occupational exposure, needlestick injuries rank at the top. According to 1999 data from the National Institute...

Field of Interest: Infectious diseases

Type: News Item

TAVR results among highlights of ACC 2014 late-breaking sessions

Posted on: 19/03/2014 - 18:30

The results of clinical and registry studies on transcatheter aortic valve replacement are among the presentations slated for the late-breaking clinical trial sessions during the upcoming annual...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

Dual-vaccine therapy prolonged survival in pancreatic cancer

Posted on: 16/01/2014 - 18:35

SAN FRANCISCO – Serial administration of two vaccines that stimulate the immune response to pancreatic cancer antigens prolonged survival of metastatic disease by about 2 months, according to Dr....

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

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