Archive: 24/01/2017

Half of breast cancer patients experience severe side effects

Nearly half of women treated for early stage breast cancer reported at least one side effect from their treatment that was severe or very severe, a new study finds.

Jan 24, 2017

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Finding new cancer drugs in the neighborhood

Cancer is caused by an accumulation of genetic changes in a cell, that overcome the normal checks and balances leading to uncontrolled growth. A complex, interacting network of proteins controls all of a cell's processes, ...

Jan 24, 2017

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Flat head syndrome linked to motor, language and cognitive delays

Babies with flat head syndrome may be at heightened risk of developmental delays, a new study has found.

Jan 24, 2017

Dyslexia linked to shorter memory trace of previous stimuli

Researchers have provided new insight into the brain mechanisms underlying a condition that causes reading and writing difficulties.

Jan 24, 2017

Disability-linked annuity product to address the issue of caring for an aging population

Experts from Cass Business School have devised a new insurance product which could help people save for care by providing contributions towards future home or residential nursing care costs.

Jan 24, 2017

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Gene variants may help personalize treatment for opioid addiction

Yale researchers have discovered a genetic variant that may assist in personalizing treatment of opioid addiction.

Jan 24, 2017

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In Madagascar, Rift Valley fever follows trade routes

Rift Valley fever is an emerging viral disease that is threatening public health and has already had a substantial economic impact.

Jan 24, 2017

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Clinical trial for first-ever treatment of radiation necrosis

Radiation therapy saves countless lives, but in rare cases, it can cause a debilitating, long-term complication when used on the brain. Around three to five percent of patients who receive radiation for brain tumors, or ...

Jan 24, 2017

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New clue to how mosquitoes fend off malaria

(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers at the National Institutes of Health has found another part of the process that allows mosquitoes to keep from getting malaria even as they carry the parasite responsible for the disease ...

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Why some drivers slow down when using mobile phones

With mobile phone distracted driving a growing road safety issue, a QUT study reveals why some drivers slow down when using a mobile phone but others don't.

Jan 24, 2017

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