Planning For Life Beyond A Cancer Diagnosis
10/26/2011
Five years ago, Sheri Scott was beginning a new chapter in her life. The recently engaged 31-year-old was eagerly browsing bridal magazines and busy planning for her big day. Unfortunately, just weeks following her engagement, Scott was diagnosed with breast cancer. Suddenly, she was juggling medical appointments and planning a double mastectomy instead of a wedding...
HPV Vaccine For 11-12 Year Old Boys Approved By CDC Advisory Committee, USA
10/26/2011
The CDC's ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) has recommended the routine administration of 3-doses of HPV4 vaccine to protect against HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)...
HPV Vaccine For 11-12 Year Old Boys Approved By CDC Advisory Committee, USA
10/26/2011
The CDC's ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) has recommended the routine administration of 3-doses of HPV4 vaccine to protect against HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)...
Global Xigris (drotrecogin Alfa (activated)) Withdrawal After Study Shows No Survival Benefit
10/25/2011
Eli Lilly is voluntarily withdrawing Xigris (drotrecogin alfa (activated)) from the market worldwide after a clinical trial (PROWESS-SHOCK trial) showed no survival benefit for sepsis and septic shock patients...
Global Xigris (drotrecogin Alfa (activated)) Withdrawal After Study Shows No Survival Benefit
10/25/2011
Eli Lilly is voluntarily withdrawing Xigris (drotrecogin alfa (activated)) from the market worldwide after a clinical trial (PROWESS-SHOCK trial) showed no survival benefit for sepsis and septic shock patients...
Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that the timing of exposure to UV rays - early in the morning or later in the afternoon - can influence the onset of skin cancer. The study, performed in mice, found that exposure to UV radiation in the morning increased the risk of skin cancer by 500 percent over identical doses in the afternoon...
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Oct. 24, 2011
10/25/2011
Potential new cause of miscarriage and habitual abortion Fetal and neonatal immune thrombocytopenia (FNIT; aka FNAIT) is a condition in which fetuses and newborns have reduced numbers of blood cells known as platelets...
Link Between Heavy Alcohol Consumption And Lung Cancer
10/25/2011
Higher BMI, consumption of black tea and fruit may protect against lung cancer Heavy alcohol consumption may be linked to a greater risk of developing lung cancer, while higher BMI and increased consumption of black tea and fruit are associated with lower risk of the deadly disease...
Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that the timing of exposure to UV rays - early in the morning or later in the afternoon - can influence the onset of skin cancer. The study, performed in mice, found that exposure to UV radiation in the morning increased the risk of skin cancer by 500 percent over identical doses in the afternoon...
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Oct. 24, 2011
10/25/2011
Potential new cause of miscarriage and habitual abortion Fetal and neonatal immune thrombocytopenia (FNIT; aka FNAIT) is a condition in which fetuses and newborns have reduced numbers of blood cells known as platelets...