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Novartis drug Afinitor significantly extended time without disease progression …
MarketWatch (press release) Basel, May 17, 2013 – Results of a pivotal Phase III trial in women with HER2 positive (HER2+) advanced breast cancer showed that Afinitor� (everolimus) tablets in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin�*) and vinorelbine significantly extended … |
Mild depression increases mortality in heart failure – AlberniPortal.ca
AlberniPortal.caMild depression increases mortality in heart failureAlberniPortal.caThey followed over 1,000 patients with heart failure, using a screening test called the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Those with scores of ten are considered to be m…
Ingredient of the Week – Tomatoes – Valley News
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Ingredient of the Week – Tomatoes
Valley News The largest tomato-producing country is China, followed by the United States, Turkey, India, and Italy. In cooking: Before serving, wash tomatoes under cool, running water and pat them dry. Some ways to enjoy … According to the site, the vegetable … |
HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant: Study – WebMD
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HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant: Study
WebMD “The key message of this study is that liver transplantation is a valid option for HCC treatment in HIV-infected patients,” the study’s authors wrote in a journal news release. “We suggest that HIV-infected patients must be offered the same liver … |
Public Invited to Organ Donation Remembrance Ceremony – WSAW – WSAW
Public Invited to Organ Donation Remembrance Ceremony – WSAWWSAWThis year, Aspirus received the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Silver Medal of Honor for Organ Donation for the seventh consecutive time. The Silver Medal of Honor recognizes…
Lupus Rx In Utero Tied to Learning Issues – dailyRx
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Lupus Rx In Utero Tied to Learning Issues
dailyRx A recent study found that children of mothers treated with azathioprine (brand name Imuran) during pregnancy were more likely to require special education services, a sign of developmental delay. “Tell your prenatal care provider about any medications … |
Top 10 Quirky Museums – Huffington Post
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Top 10 Quirky Museums
Huffington Post Price: Free, though donations accepted. Search and compare <a href=”http://www.cheapflights.com/flights-to-india/” target=”_hplink”>cheap flights to India</a>. Photo credit: <a href=”http://www.sulabhinternational.org” target=”_hplink”>Sulabh … Travel Picks: Top 10 quirky museums around the worldNorth Adams Transcript |
Prednisolone Disturbs Carbohydrate Metabolism – Doctors Lounge
Prednisolone Disturbs Carbohydrate MetabolismDoctors LoungeIn patients with inflammatory diseases without diabetes, treatment with low-dose prednisolone has deleterious effects on carbohydrate metabolism, according to a study published online May 13 in…
New textile able to absorb more influenza antibodies – The Japan Times – The Japan Times
New textile able to absorb more influenza antibodies – The Japan TimesThe Japan TimesResearchers have come up with new technology that lets textiles absorb more flu antibodies, a development likely to make face masks more effective in warding off the f…
Post-operative acute kidney injury more common in obese elderly – 2 Minute Medicine
2 Minute MedicinePost-operative acute kidney injury more common in obese elderly2 Minute Medicine1. Very obese patients older than 65 had a 1.68 odds ratio (p=0.01) compared with nonobese patients after patients were case matched for relevant risk fact…