Archive: 08/10/2014

Chemo rx patterns changed before reimbursement changes

(HealthDay)—Other factors may affect chemotherapy prescription patterns more than changes in Medicare reimbursement, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Oct 8, 2014

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Laxative type might influence colon cancer risk, study finds

(HealthDay)—A new study suggests that the type of laxative a person takes might be a factor in their odds for colon cancer.

Oct 8, 2014

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Tips provided for maximizing use of patient portals

(HealthDay)—Patient portals should be designed to meet patient priorities and promoted in order to maximize their use and boost practice efficiency, according to an article published Oct. 1 in Medical Economics.

Oct 8, 2014

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Novel protein in heart muscle linked to cardiac short-circuiting and sudden cardiac deaths

Cardiovascular scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have identified in mouse models a protein known as Pcp4 as a regulator of the heart's rhythm. Additionally, when the Pcp4 gene is disrupted, it can cause ventricular ...

Oct 8, 2014

Patient's dramatic response and resistance to cancer drug traced to unsuspected mutations

The DNA of a woman whose lethal thyroid cancer unexpectedly "melted away" for 18 months has revealed new mechanisms of cancer response and resistance to the drug everolimus, said researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ...

Oct 8, 2014

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Gene therapy shows promise for severe combined immunodeficiency

Researchers have found that gene therapy using a modified delivery system, or vector, can restore the immune systems of children with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID-X1), a rare, life-threatening inherited ...

Oct 8, 2014