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'Self-Seeding' Plays Crucial Role In Cancer Progression
Cancer is commonly thought to progress by the growth of a primary tumor followed by metastasis, in which cancer cells leave the primary tumor and spread to distant organs. New...
House and Senate look to final health care talks
(AP) -- How many Americans will get subsidized medical coverage - plus who will pay for it - will be front-burner issues when Congress returns next month to complete...
Rise in drug resistance of dangerous infection in US hospitals
A new study reports a surge in drug-resistant strains of Acinetobacter, a dangerous type of bacteria that is becoming increasingly common in US hospitals.
How does a locust walk a ladder? A lot like you
When a person walks a ladder or perhaps a series of stepping stones, they rely on their vision to find each and every foothold. A new report published online on...
NOV-002 mentioned on Research Knowledgebase - Dr Alberto Montero Oncologist
Dr. Montero's primary interest is in development of effective immunotherapeutic strategies for the treatment of solid tumors (in particular in breast cancer and hepatobiliary malignancies). Dr.
Pomegranate 'can combat MRSA and other superbugs'
Scientists have discovered that the fruit can be combined with vitamin C and metal salts to fight hospital superbugsScientists have discovered the power of fruit as a potential new weapon in the fight...
Walter Stamm dies at 64; doctor saved thousands of women from infertility
The University of Washington physician transformed the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary infections. ...
Catholic Group Supports Senate on Abortion Aid
The nation’s Catholic hospitals have apparently split with bishops on an abortion-financing compromise in the health overhaul, offering cover for some Democrats.
Who gets expensive cancer drugs? A tale of two nations
The well-worn notion that patients in the United States have unfettered access to the most expensive cancer drugs while the United Kingdom's nationalized health care system regularly denies access to...
Physical activity associated with lower risk of mortality in men with history of colon cancer
Increased physical activity appears to be associated with a lower risk of cancer-specific and overall death in men with a history of colorectal cancer that has not spread to other...
Further progress toward AIDS vaccine: Rabies-virus vaccine protects monkeys
Researchers are one step closer to developing a vaccine against the AIDS disease. They have found that a rabies virus-based vaccine administered to monkeys protected against the simian equivalent of...
Troubleshooters that block cancer
A family of "limpet-like" proteins play a crucial role in repairing DNA damage which can lead to cancer, two studies show.
COBRA extension can help laid-off workers
Health reform, if it goes through, won't take effect for at least a couple of years. But for some people, health insurance help came last Saturday, when the president extended...
Screening tests can be reassuring, but they have limitations
A few weeks ago, a healthy patient in her early 40s came to my office requesting a CT scan of the chest. She was a smoker and wanted to be...
Using CT scans to see plaque in coronary arteries
The test, called, coronary artery calcium scoring, is meant to reveal patients at risk for heart attack but may prompt some to get unnecessary surgery. It seems like the pinnacle of medical...
Some disease prevention measures can pay off
Antismoking campaigns and exercise programs, often needing only small investments, can yield major savings. ...
Healthcare: Prevention efforts can be costly
Stopping disease before it starts may be a noble goal, but don't count on such a strategy to save money. Preventive healthcare has been touted by politicians as a sure-fire method to...
Gene library to help Dalhousie scientists fight cancer
Researchers at Dalhousie University hope to raise $200,000 to buy freezers full of molecules that would help them fight cancer.
One donated liver changes two young lives
Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago does its first dual transplant, putting segments of the same organ into a high school senior and a 2-year-old. ...
Swine flu remains widespread in California but is abating
Many believe a third wave is likely. State public health department urges all residents to get the H1N1 vaccine. California is one of only seven states where H1N1 influenza is still widespread,...
Molecular anchor links the 2 inheritable diseases Fanconi anemia and Bloom's syndrome
A new study establishes a molecular link that bridges two rare inherited disorders and explains why these diseases result in genetic instability. The research, published by Cell Press in the...
The Grinch diagnosed with depression
The Grinch likely suffers from some well-defined mental health conditions that others might be able to identify with, some psychologists say.
Scientists identify protein that keeps stem cells poised for action
Like a child awaiting the arrival of Christmas, embryonic stem cells exist in a state of permanent anticipation. They must balance the ability to quickly become more specialized cell types...
Despite Fragile Health, Byrd Is Present for Votes
In the heat of the health care debate, some observers on the right don’t wish Senator Robert C. Byrd, the 92-year-old Democratic senator, well.
Ont. schools urged to help diabetic students
A mother in Markham, Ont., is spearheading a push to have schools in Ontario take more responsibility for looking after children with Type 1 diabetes.
P.E.I. examines surgery wait times
The P.E.I. Health Department is looking for the cause of surgery wait times at the Island's two acute care hospitals.
Books of The Times: A Hospital How-To Guide That Mother Would Love
Atul Gawande’s provocative new book explains how a technique used by pilots — the simple checklist — can dramatically reduce patients’ deaths in hospitals.
Marine Research Is Key To 'Super Foods' Market
Milk drinks that lower blood pressure, meat products that reduce the risk of heart disease, chocolate that calms you down and a new range of foods that can fight obesity...