Archive: 27/09/2017

Cancer risk up for RA patients with venous thromboembolism

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) have increased risk of cancer in the first year after VTE and during a longer follow-up period, according to a study published online ...

Sep 27, 2017

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For foster parents of disabled children, money stays tight

Like most parents trying to make ends meet, Vivian Shine-King needs to get creative sometimes. When she has to take her four children to doctor's appointments, for instance, she'll make sure multiple kids are booked at the ...

Sep 27, 2017

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Battling belly fat: Specialized immune cells impair metabolism in aging

In a new study, Yale researchers have described how nervous systems and immune systems talk to each other to control metabolism and inflammation. Their finding furthers scientists' understanding of why older adults fail to ...

Sep 27, 2017

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Melanoma cells rewire to resist drug treatment

In 2014, new combination therapies to treat patients with metastatic melanoma hit the market, helping extend the lives of those with this aggressive disease. Yet unfortunately, after several months of treatment, almost all ...

Sep 27, 2017

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The aftermath of Katrina through the eyes of addiction treatment

Ten years post-Hurricane Katrina, experts have reflected on the aftermath through the eyes of addiction treatment professionals to become better prepared for future tragedies. Their Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling ...

Sep 27, 2017

Editing genes one by one throughout colorectal cancer cell genome uncovers new drug target

Cancers driven by mutations in the KRAS gene are among the most deadly. For decades, researchers have tried unsuccessfully to directly target mutant KRAS proteins as a means to treat tumors. Instead of targeting mutant KRAS ...

Sep 27, 2017

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Unlocking the mysteries of memory—and potentially enhancing it

Memory acts like an anchor, reminding us of past experiences that have made us who we are today. Attempts to boost it, particularly as we age, have sprouted cottage industries of supplements and brain games. In parallel, ...

Sep 27, 2017

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Virtual reality helps veterans prepare for new jobs

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory and its partners recently developed a new way for veterans to seek employment.

Sep 27, 2017

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Study examines characteristics of mobile mammography patients

Significant differences were found among women receiving mammography at a cancer center versus those visiting a mobile mammography van, according to an ahead-of-print article scheduled to be published in the December 2017 ...

Sep 27, 2017

Team develops model to predict ER visits in lung cancer patients

A pilot program that uses big data to predict which lung cancer patients will require a trip to an emergency department (ED) successfully anticipated a third of all ED visits over a two week trial period, and was further ...

Sep 27, 2017

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