Archive: 10/11/2015
New method enables the early detection of ovarian cancer
Every year, around 1,000 women in Austria develop the extremely aggressive condition known as ovarian cancer. Around 75 per cent of these tumours arise from the fallopian tube. There are currently no options for detecting ...
Nov 10, 2015
Genes may determine the side effects of menopausal hormone therapy, study suggests
A woman's genes may influence whether hormone therapy after menopause will provide her some protection against heart disease.
Nov 10, 2015
Phase I clinical trial of anti-cancer drug FF-10101 in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia
FUJIFILM Corporation today announced to conduct a clinical trial of its anti-cancer drug FF-10101 in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in the United States next year. FF-10101 is a new drug ...
Nov 10, 2015
Smartphone app validated for use in diagnosis of brain condition
A smartphone application developed by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has been validated for use by physicians to diagnose minimal hepatic encephalopathy, a common brain condition in people with liver cirrhosis.
Nov 10, 2015
Domestic help needed by older people
Most people in advanced age have someone to provide extra help with daily activities, especially domestic help with housework, washing, shopping and managing money.
Nov 10, 2015