Patients with metastatic colon cancer respond to new combination therapy

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Source:Patients with metastatic colon cancer respond to new combination therapy

Mickelson plays on amid news of U.S. probe into possible insider trading

(Updates throughout with Mickelson at Memorial Tournament) By Ben Everill DUBLIN, Ohio, May 31 (Reuters) – If golf star Phil Mickelson is concerned by a federal probe into possible insider trading involving him, billionaire investor Carl Icahn and Las Vegas gambler William…

Source:Mickelson plays on amid news of U.S. probe into possible insider trading

Warnings on 'gaming' patient waits go back years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The report this week confirming that 1,700 veterans were “at risk of being lost or forgotten” at a Phoenix hospital was hardly the first independent review that documented long wait times for some patients seeking health care from the Department of…

Source:Warnings on ‘gaming’ patient waits go back years

Paedophryne amauensis: World's smallest vertebrate (and frog)

DescriptionP. amauensis has an average body length of only 7.7 millimetres (~0.30 in) and comes with dark-brown, earth-like colors that allow it to blend in with the leaves of the forest floor. Individuals are essentially invisible to the naked eye. Their skeleton is reduced and there are only…

Source:Paedophryne amauensis: World’s smallest vertebrate (and frog)

Scientists Study Real-Time Structural Changes in Green Algae

The way that algae and plants respond to light has been reinterpreted based on results from experiments studying real-time structural changes in green algae. Under particular lighting conditions during photosynthesis, the well-ordered stacking and alignment of light-sensitive membranes in the…

Source:Scientists Study Real-Time Structural Changes in Green Algae

Ultrasound beam 'tweezers' can grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells

Pioneering ‘tweezers’ that use ultrasound beams to grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells under electronic, push-button control could lead to life-changing medical advances, such as better cartilage implants that reduce the need for knee replacement operations. Using the crafted…

Source:Ultrasound beam ‘tweezers’ can grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells

Investigational drug for advanced bladder cancer shows promise for treatment of certain tumor types

A multi-center phase I study using an investigational drug for advanced bladder cancer patients who did not respond to other treatments has shown promising results in patients with certain tumor types, researchers report. Yale Cancer Center played a key role in the study, the results of which…

Source:Investigational drug for advanced bladder cancer shows promise for treatment of certain tumor types

Novel incubator microscope ideally suited for time-lapse examination

Biologists and doctors rely heavily on incubators and microscopes. Now the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT has come up with a novel solution that combines the functions of both these tools in a compact and extremely small-scale system. It is ideally suited for time-lapse…

Source:Novel incubator microscope ideally suited for time-lapse examination

Why Sober Sex is So Much Hotter

Mixing sex and alcohol can be a tricky combination. One cocktail might really get you in the mood, but too many can ruin your libido and, let’s face it, your memory of the evening. But get this: The most commonly reported accessory people note in their sex lives is alcohol—even more…

Source:Why Sober Sex is So Much Hotter

20 Real Women Share What They Learned After a Breakup

We won’t sugarcoat it: Changing your relationship status from “taken” to “single” is never easy. But there is a silver lining to your heartache—seriously. Breakups are the most opportune moments for you to step back and realize what you really want from love. To…

Source:20 Real Women Share What They Learned After a Breakup

Comparison of cyclic fatigue resistance of original and counterfeit rotary instruments

Conclusions: The cyclic fatigue resistance of the counterfeit instruments was very low. As a result, clinicians should be careful not to purchase counterfeit products. Author: Huseyin ErtasIsmail Davut CaparHakan ArslanEnder AkanCredits/Source: BioMedical Engineering OnLine 2014,…

Source:Comparison of cyclic fatigue resistance of original and counterfeit rotary instruments

Cryptococcal meningitis presenting with bilateral complete ophthalmoplegia: a case report

Cryptococcus neoformans is saprophytic encapsulated yeast. Infection is acquired by inhalation of the organism and could be asymptomatic or limited to the lungs, specially in the immunocompetent host. Cryptococcal meningitis is a serious opportunistic infection among post transplant…

Source:Cryptococcal meningitis presenting with bilateral complete ophthalmoplegia: a case report

Efficacy and safety of vildagliptin, Saxagliptin or Sitagliptin as add-on therapy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with dual combination of traditional oral hypoglycemic agents

The oral DPP-4 inhibitors are new incretin-based therapies for treatment of type 2 diabetes. To assess the efficacy and safety of three DPP-4 inhibitors (Saxagliptin, Sitagliptin and Vildagliptin) as add-on therapy to dual combination of traditional oral hypoglycemic agents in Chinese type 2…

Source:Efficacy and safety of vildagliptin, Saxagliptin or Sitagliptin as add-on therapy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with dual combination of traditional oral hypoglycemic agents

School nurses' attitudes and experiences regarding the human papillomavirus vaccination programme in Sweden: a population-based survey

Sweden introduced a school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in 2012, and school nurses are responsible for managing the vaccinations. The aim of the present study was to investigate the attitudes and experiences of school nurses regarding the school-based HPV vaccination…

Source:School nurses’ attitudes and experiences regarding the human papillomavirus vaccination programme in Sweden: a population-based survey

Increased expression of stathmin and elongation factor 1alpha in precancerous nodules with telomere dysfunction in hepatitis B viral cirrhotic patients

Telomere dysfunction is important in carcinogenesis, and recently, stathmin and elongation factor 1alpha (EF1alpha) were reported to be up-regulated in telomere dysfunctional mice. Methods: In the present study, the expression levels of stathmin and EF1alpha in relation to telomere length,…

Source:Increased expression of stathmin and elongation factor 1alpha in precancerous nodules with telomere dysfunction in hepatitis B viral cirrhotic patients

Atlanta Falcons The Latest NFL Team To Prioritize Sleep

The Atlanta Falcons today announced a partnership with FusionHealth, the leading provider of sleep health management solutions that improve employee health and wellness. Utilizing prevention-based strategies, FusionHealth will provide a comprehensive sleep management program to…

Source:Atlanta Falcons The Latest NFL Team To Prioritize Sleep

Lyme Disease Bacteria Found In Tick Fossils Dating Back 15 Million Years

This tick trapped in ancient amber from the Dominican Republic is between 15 million and 20 million years old. Before it died, it was carrying the type of bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The oldest known evidence of Lyme disease may lie in ticks that were entombed in…

Source:Lyme Disease Bacteria Found In Tick Fossils Dating Back 15 Million Years

6 Vegan Habits Everyone Should Adopt (Without Giving Up Meat)

By Brianna Steinhilber For meat-lovers, “vegan” may be a dirty five-letter-word — but we all have to admit that those following a vegan diet tend to have a smart approach to eating, filling their carts with fresh produce and possessing a strong awareness of what…

Source:6 Vegan Habits Everyone Should Adopt (Without Giving Up Meat)

The 9 Foods You Should Be Eating For Your Skin This Summer

Memorial Day weekend brought barbecues, picnics and beach parties, which means that despite summer’s official start on June 21, the season is already underway for many of us. But before you toss back more hot dogs, chips or beer, think about how it might affect how you look and…

Source:The 9 Foods You Should Be Eating For Your Skin This Summer

32 Things I Know Are True on My 32nd Birthday

So many emotions bubbled to the surface for me the week of my 32nd birthday while celebrating with the people who I love most. My birthday week is always filled with tons of fun and celebratory gatherings because it coincides with my wedding anniversary and Memorial Day. This year was…

Source:32 Things I Know Are True on My 32nd Birthday

How Simple Illusions Can Alter Our Perception Of The World Around Us

We’re familiar with the mind games and tricks magicians use on a daily basis — but what if we can take those “hacks” and apply them to our own perceptions? In the Brainwave clip above, sleight-of-hand specialist Apollo Robbins explains that while it’s their…

Source:How Simple Illusions Can Alter Our Perception Of The World Around Us

Ultrasound beam ‘tweezers’ can grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells

Pioneering ‘tweezers’ that use ultrasound beams to grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells under electronic, push-button control could lead to life-changing medical advances, such as better cartilage implants that reduce the need for knee replacement operations.

Using the crafted…

Ultrasound beam ‘tweezers’ can grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells

Investigational drug for advanced bladder cancer shows promise for treatment of certain tumor types

A multi-center phase I study using an investigational drug for advanced bladder cancer patients who did not respond to other treatments has shown promising results in patients with certain tumor types, researchers report. Yale Cancer Center played a key role in the study, the results of which…

Investigational drug for advanced bladder cancer shows promise for treatment of certain tumor types

Novel incubator microscope ideally suited for time-lapse examination

Biologists and doctors rely heavily on incubators and microscopes. Now the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT has come up with a novel solution that combines the functions of both these tools in a compact and extremely small-scale system. It is ideally suited for time-lapse…

Novel incubator microscope ideally suited for time-lapse examination

Why Sober Sex is So Much Hotter

Mixing sex and alcohol can be a tricky combination. One cocktail might really get you in the mood, but too many can ruin your libido and, let’s face it, your memory of the evening. But get this: The most commonly reported accessory people note in their sex lives is alcohol—even more…

Why Sober Sex is So Much Hotter

20 Real Women Share What They Learned After a Breakup

We won’t sugarcoat it: Changing your relationship status from “taken” to “single” is never easy. But there is a silver lining to your heartache—seriously. Breakups are the most opportune moments for you to step back and realize what you really want from love. To…

20 Real Women Share What They Learned After a Breakup

New drugs may make a dent in lung, ovarian cancer

CHICAGO (AP) — For the first time in a decade, an experimental drug has extended the life of patients with advanced lung cancer who relapsed after standard chemotherapy. But the benefit in the study was so small — six extra weeks, on average — that it is raising fresh questions…

Source:New drugs may make a dent in lung, ovarian cancer

Roche immunotherapy drug shrinks tumors in early bladder cancer study

ZURICH (Reuters) – Roche’s experimental drug that spurs the immune system to fight cancer shrank tumors in 43 percent of people with a specific type of metastatic bladder cancer, according to results of an early-stage trial published on Saturday. The drug MPDL3280A is part of a…

Source:Roche immunotherapy drug shrinks tumors in early bladder cancer study

Pair of Pills Shows Promise for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

SATURDAY May 31, 2014, 2014 — A combination of two new pills may nearly double the length of survival for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer, according to preliminary clinical trial results. The therapy combines the drugs olaparib and cediranib. It provided nearly 18 months of…

Source:Pair of Pills Shows Promise for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Experimental Drug May Extend Lung Cancer Survival, Study Suggests

SATURDAY May 31, 2014, 2014 — A new “targeted” therapy might help extend the lives of patients with advanced lung cancer who have a relapse after their initial treatment, a clinical trial suggests. The drug, ramucirumab, improved survival by more than a month when combined with…

Source:Experimental Drug May Extend Lung Cancer Survival, Study Suggests

New Drug Shows Promise for Resistant Thyroid Cancer

SATURDAY May 31, 2014, 2014 — A new oral drug called lenvatinib looks promising as a treatment for a type of thyroid cancer that resists standard radiation, according to a later-stage clinical trial. “We are confident that, based on our findings, lenvatinib will eventually become a…

Source:New Drug Shows Promise for Resistant Thyroid Cancer

Comparison of cyclic fatigue resistance of original and counterfeit rotary instruments

Conclusions:

The cyclic fatigue resistance of the counterfeit instruments was very low.

As a result, clinicians should be careful not to purchase counterfeit products.

Author: Huseyin ErtasIsmail Davut CaparHakan ArslanEnder AkanCredits/Source: BioMedical Engineering OnLine 2014,…

Comparison of cyclic fatigue resistance of original and counterfeit rotary instruments

Cryptococcal meningitis presenting with bilateral complete ophthalmoplegia: a case report

Cryptococcus neoformans is saprophytic encapsulated yeast. Infection is acquired by inhalation of the organism and could be asymptomatic or limited to the lungs, specially in the immunocompetent host.

Cryptococcal meningitis is a serious opportunistic infection among post transplant…

Cryptococcal meningitis presenting with bilateral complete ophthalmoplegia: a case report

Efficacy and safety of vildagliptin, Saxagliptin or Sitagliptin as add-on therapy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with dual combination of traditional oral hypoglycemic agents

The oral DPP-4 inhibitors are new incretin-based therapies for treatment of type 2 diabetes. To assess the efficacy and safety of three DPP-4 inhibitors (Saxagliptin, Sitagliptin and Vildagliptin) as add-on therapy to dual combination of traditional oral hypoglycemic agents in Chinese type 2…

Efficacy and safety of vildagliptin, Saxagliptin or Sitagliptin as add-on therapy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with dual combination of traditional oral hypoglycemic agents

School nurses’ attitudes and experiences regarding the human papillomavirus vaccination programme in Sweden: a population-based survey

Sweden introduced a school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in 2012, and school nurses are responsible for managing the vaccinations. The aim of the present study was to investigate the attitudes and experiences of school nurses regarding the school-based HPV vaccination…

School nurses’ attitudes and experiences regarding the human papillomavirus vaccination programme in Sweden: a population-based survey

Increased expression of stathmin and elongation factor 1alpha in precancerous nodules with telomere dysfunction in hepatitis B viral cirrhotic patients

Telomere dysfunction is important in carcinogenesis, and recently, stathmin and elongation factor 1alpha (EF1alpha) were reported to be up-regulated in telomere dysfunctional mice.

Methods:

In the present study, the expression levels of stathmin and EF1alpha in relation to telomere length,…

Increased expression of stathmin and elongation factor 1alpha in precancerous nodules with telomere dysfunction in hepatitis B viral cirrhotic patients

Atlanta Falcons The Latest NFL Team To Prioritize Sleep

The Atlanta Falcons today announced a partnership with FusionHealth, the leading provider of sleep health management solutions that improve employee health and wellness. Utilizing prevention-based strategies, FusionHealth will provide a comprehensive sleep management program to…

Atlanta Falcons The Latest NFL Team To Prioritize Sleep

Lyme Disease Bacteria Found In Tick Fossils Dating Back 15 Million Years

This tick trapped in ancient amber from the Dominican Republic is between 15 million and 20 million years old. Before it died, it was carrying the type of bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

The oldest known evidence of Lyme disease may lie in ticks that were entombed in…

Lyme Disease Bacteria Found In Tick Fossils Dating Back 15 Million Years

6 Vegan Habits Everyone Should Adopt (Without Giving Up Meat)

By Brianna Steinhilber

For meat-lovers, “vegan” may be a dirty five-letter-word — but we all have to admit that those following a vegan diet tend to have a smart approach to eating, filling their carts with fresh produce and possessing a strong awareness of what…

6 Vegan Habits Everyone Should Adopt (Without Giving Up Meat)

The 9 Foods You Should Be Eating For Your Skin This Summer

Memorial Day weekend brought barbecues, picnics and beach parties, which means that despite summer’s official start on June 21, the season is already underway for many of us. But before you toss back more hot dogs, chips or beer, think about how it might affect how you look and…

The 9 Foods You Should Be Eating For Your Skin This Summer

Mount Sinai Heart to host four-day symposium on Complex Coronary, Valvular, and Vascular Cases

Mount Sinai Heart will host its innovative and prestigious 17th Annual 2014 Live Symposium of Complex Coronary, Valvular, and Vascular Cases June 10-13 at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

The special four-day Symposium will feature more than 29 “live” broadcasts of complex cardiovascular…

Mount Sinai Heart to host four-day symposium on Complex Coronary, Valvular, and Vascular Cases

New data highlights molecular profiling in guiding treatment of patients with gynecologic malignancies

Caris Life Sciences®, a leading biosciences company focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine, announced today the presentation of clinical data from studies demonstrating the potential utility of comprehensive molecular profiling in guiding treatment of patients with gynecologic…

New data highlights molecular profiling in guiding treatment of patients with gynecologic malignancies

Experts from ProfNet network available to discuss timely issues in coverage area

Below are experts from the ProfNet network that are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area. If you are interested in interviewing any of the experts, please contact them via the contact information at the end of the listing. To receive these updates by email, send a note to…

Experts from ProfNet network available to discuss timely issues in coverage area

HCV reactivation may not worsen survival outcomes for lymphoma patients with HIV

More than a quarter of HIV+ patients are also infected with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which may complicate treatment and care decisions after a cancer diagnosis. The specifics of those complications haven’t been well-researched in the past. Results from a new Fox Chase Cancer Center…

HCV reactivation may not worsen survival outcomes for lymphoma patients with HIV

Researchers: Nothing Special About Einstein’s Brain

There had to be something anatomically different about Einstein’s brain that made him so smart, right? A new study says no, not true. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Terence Hines of Pace University.



Researchers: Nothing Special About Einstein’s Brain

Transcript of remarks by SLW on allowance for carers of elderly persons

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, on the Pilot Scheme on Living Allowance for Carers of the Elderly Persons from Low Income Families:

Reporter: (On the Pilot Scheme on Living Allowance for…

Transcript of remarks by SLW on allowance for carers of elderly persons

Terminology extraction from medical texts in Polish

Hospital documents contain free text describing the most important facts relating to patients and their illnesses. These documents are written in specific language containing medical terminology related to hospital treatment.

Their automatic processing can help in verifying the consistency…

Terminology extraction from medical texts in Polish

Immune therapy for advanced bladder cancer yields promising results

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New Haven, Conn. A multi-center phase I study using an investigational drug for advanced bladder cancer patients who did not respond to other treatments has shown promising results in patients with…

Immune therapy for advanced bladder cancer yields promising results

Phase 3 study strengthens support of ibrutinib as second-line therapy for CLL

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COLUMBUS, Ohio In a head-to-head comparison of two Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs for the treatment of relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL),…

Phase 3 study strengthens support of ibrutinib as second-line therapy for CLL

Obama’s boldest move on carbon comes with perils

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new pollution rule the Obama administration announces Monday will be a cornerstone of President Barack Obama’s environmental legacy and arguably the most significant U.S. environmental regulation in decades.

But it’s not one the White House wanted.

As…

Obama’s boldest move on carbon comes with perils

Watching too much porn may be bad for your brain, study finds

Men who report watching a lot of pornography tend to have less volume and activity in regions of the brain linked to rewards and motivation, says a new German study. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, can’t say watching porn caused the decrease in brain matter and activity,…

Source:Watching too much porn may be bad for your brain, study finds

Health Highlights: May 30, 2014

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

House Supports State Medical Marijuana Laws

In a surprise move, the Republican-controlled House voted in favor of preventing the federal government from interfering with states that allow the…

Health Highlights: May 30, 2014