Archive: 30/01/2017
Zambian women's day off for periods stokes debate
A Zambian law that entitles women to take one day off work a month when they have their period is stirring increasingly fierce debate in a country reluctant to discuss sexual health.
Jan 30, 2017
Some early breast cancer patients benefit more from breast conservation than from mastectomy
Breast conserving therapy (BCT, breast conserving surgery combined with radiation therapy) is superior to mastectomy in certain types of breast cancer patients, according to results from the largest study to date, to be presented ...
Jan 30, 2017
Trials examine immune drug's potential to treat different forms of vasculitis
Two new studies provide valuable insights into the treatment of different types of vasculitis, which are conditions that cause blood vessels to become inflamed. In the studies, which appear in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators ...
Jan 30, 2017
Breath test could help detect stomach and oesophageal cancers
A test that measures the levels of five chemicals in the breath has shown promising results for the detection of cancers of the oesophagus and stomach in a large patient trial presented at the European Cancer Congress 2017.
Jan 30, 2017
Prior DUIs predict future criminal activity among firearm owners
Among individuals who legally purchased handguns in California, prior convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) and other alcohol-related crimes were associated with a substantial increase in risk for subsequent violent ...
Jan 30, 2017