Men with hemophilia B get reliable relief from gene therapy
11/24/2014
Gene therapy developed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, University College London (UCL) and the Royal Free Hospital has transformed life for men with a severe form of hemophilia B by...
Hookah smoke increases benzene exposure, risk for leukemia
11/23/2014
Despite a common misconception that hookah tobacco smoke is 'safer' than conventional tobacco, a new study demonstrates increased uptake of benzene, a leukemia risk factor.
Power behind 'master' gene for cancer discovered
11/23/2014
It's hard to believe, but there are similarities between bean sprouts and human cancer.
Wide variation found in quality, content of clinical cancer guidelines
11/23/2014
What's the best way to treat rectal cancer? Consult any of five top clinical guidelines for rectal cancer and you will get a different answer, according to a new study by researchers at the...
Early end to sickle cell anemia clinical trial prompted by successful outcome
11/22/2014
Conclusive data show that hydroxyurea therapy offers safe and effective disease management of sickle cell anemia (SCA) and reduces the risk of stroke, prompting early termination by the National...
Key factor discovered in the progression of liver cancer
11/21/2014
One of the most aggressive and common forms of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma.
Snus use in Norway has tripled in five years
11/21/2014
The increase in Scandinavian snus consumption in Norway is highest among young people, according to a new report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
On Target Laboratories LLCand Purdue University are clinically investigating optical imaging technology that could "light up" cancer cells and help surgeons remove more cancerous tissue than...
'Jekyll and Hyde' molecule is key to new personalised medicine for prostate cancer
11/21/2014
Researchers who have uncovered the 'monstrous' hidden nature of a molecule involved in prostate cancer say the findings could herald a new form of personalised medicine for patients, with doctors...
How new insight into cells could lead to better drugs
11/21/2014
A new insight into immune cells by scientists at The University of Manchester could lead to more effective drug treatments.