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Moves to make more prescription drugs available over the counter won't help patients or doctors

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Government plans to make certain prescription-only drugs for common problems available over the counter have overwhelmingly been given the thumbs down by healthcare professionals, reveals a survey of readers of the influential ...





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Pistachios may reduce lung cancer risk

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the risk of lung and other cancers, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, ...


Hops compound may prevent prostate cancer

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The natural compound xanthohumol blocks the effects of the male hormone testosterone, therefore aiding in the prevention of prostate cancer.


Exercise reduces death rate in prostate cancer patients

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As little as 15 minutes of exercise a day can reduce overall mortality rates in patients with prostate cancer, according to findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention ...


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Coffee Consumption Associated with Reduced Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer

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created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- While it is too early for physicians to start advising their male patients to take up the habit of regular coffee drinking, data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers ...


Experts: Colon cancer deaths could make big drop

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created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers.


Higher risk for heart disease and diabetes associated with androgen deprivation therapy

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created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Men of all ages treated for prostate cancer with androgen deprivation therapy, specifically with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH), have an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to ...


Delivering medicine directly into a tumor

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created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers at Burnham Institute for Medical Research at University of California, Santa Barbara have identified a peptide (a chain of amino acids) that specifically recognizes and penetrates cancerous tumors but not normal ...


JAK2 inhibitor demonstrates effective, durable control of myelofibrosis

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created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A first-in-its class oral medication provides significant and durable relief for patients with a rare, debilitating and lethal bone marrow disorder called myelofibrosis, researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson ...


Urine test for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea possible

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created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered a technique that is able to determine whether a child has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or habitual snoring by screening their urine.


Vitamin D levels associated with survival in lymphoma patients

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created Dec 05, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

A new study has found that the amount of vitamin D in patients being treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma was strongly associated with cancer progression and overall survival. The results will be presented at the annual ...



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