Archive: 11/07/2013

Aflibercept in colorectal cancer: Indication of minor added benefit

The drug aflibercept (trade name: Zaltrap) has been approved in Germany since February 2013 in combination with a certain chemotherapy for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer in whom chemotherapy with oxaliplatin could ...

Jul 11, 2013

Study finds factors that may cause fluctuations in deep brain stimulation levels over time

Deep brain stimulation therapy blocks or modulates electrical signals in the brain to improve symptoms in patients suffering from movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia, but a new study ...

Jul 11, 2013

Naturally occurring molecule in the body may have important consequences for treating osteoarthritis

UK scientists have found a naturally occurring molecule in the body which may have important consequences for treating osteoarthritis. Researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Westminster have found ...

Jul 11, 2013

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Hidden strains of HPV found in 'virus-negative' genital warts

There are 170 established HPV types. Cancerous human papillomavirus (HPV) viruses are the main cause of cervical cancer, and are found in close to 100% of cervical tumors.

Jul 11, 2013

Clinicians should pay attention to stroke patients who cannot walk at 3-6 month after onset

Gait dysfunction is one of the most serious disabling sequelae of stroke. Regaining gait ability in stroke is a primary goal of neurorehabilitation. Furthermore, gait is a less demanding motor function than hand function.

Jul 11, 2013

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Choline intake improves memory and attention-holding capacity

An experimental study in rats has shown that consuming choline, a vitamin B group nutrient found in foodstuffs like eggs and chicken or beef liver, soy and wheat germ, helps improve long-term memory and attention-holding ...

Jul 11, 2013