Everolimus Slows Progression in Carcinoid TumorsMedPage TodayExplain that adding everolimus to a somatostatin analog led to improved progression-free survival among patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors. Point out that benefits were seen in the …
Cancer Research UKIntensified Chemo Boosts Survival in B-Cell LymphomaMedPage TodayThe three-year overall survival rate with intensive chemotherapy plus rituximab was 92%, compared with 84% among patients receiving a more conventional chemotherapy regi…
The HinduBrain stem cell transplant may pave way for Parkinson'sThe HinduScientists claim to have carried out a pioneering stem cell transplant that rebuilt brain circuitry in mice, an achievement which could pave the way for a new and effective tr…
Indian ExpressSoon, artificial windpipe to cut transplant rejection riskIndian ExpressScientists have come up with an artificial trachea made with patient's own cells to help to perform successful transplant surgeries on patients suffering from tra…
Lung transplant agreementMalta Independent OnlineHealth Minister Joe Cassar announced an agreement with an Italian institute by which Maltese patients will be able to undergo lung transplant surgery in Italy. The institute is ISMETT, the Istituto Medit…
Charity worker saves young Leonean's life with blood donationDumfries and Galloway StandardMercy ship volunteer Maree Innes found herself in demand when a 12-year-old boy suffered complications during a tumour operation. The 20-year-old from Gateho…
Taiwan TodayCommittee OKs organ donor status on NHI cardTaiwan TodayThe revisions would also require medical institutions to collaborate with central administrative agencies to establish offices responsible for organ donation, distribution and transpla…
Intensified regimen effective in large B-cell lymphomaOncology UpdateIntensified immunochemotherapy with rituximab, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, vindesine, bleomycin and prednisone (R-ACVBP) significantly improves survival in patients with low- to in…
Beijing Blood Donation Drops due to Trust CrisisCRIENGLISH.comHit by the Guo Meimei incident and other credibility scandals, the Red Cross Society of China has been suffering from public distrust and fewer donations, especially blood donation. Blood do…
Organ donation program Dec. 1 at IVCCMyWebTimes.comThe campaign is part of a statewide effort for organ donation outreach. More than 4700 Illinois residents are waiting for organ transplants. Donate Life Illinois is the coalition of agencies responsibl…