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More precise colon cancer screening? Community-acquired pneumonia; Hospital cleaning practices
8/11/2015
1. Clinical scoring system suggests possibility of more precise colon cancer screeningFree abstract: Derivation and Validation of a Scoring System to Stratify Risk for Advanced Colorectal...
Clinical scoring system suggests possibility of more precise colon cancer screening
8/10/2015
A clinical scoring system for colon cancer risk could help physicians identify which average-risk patients could potentially skip a colonoscopy and instead be screened with a less-invasive method.
Drug candidate kills cancer cells through overstimulation
8/10/2015
A drug candidate that overstimulates proteins crucial for tumor growth shows promise as a new strategy to treat a wide range of cancers.
Shorter course of high-dose radiation therapy 'better for breast cancer patients'
8/10/2015
Two new studies suggest a shorter course of radiation therapy at higher doses is less toxic for breast cancer patients than the conventional longer courses at lower doses.
Extension study data supporting long-term safety and efficacy of eloctate published in Haemophilia
8/10/2015
Newly published clinical data demonstrate that people on extended-interval prophylaxis regimens with ELOCTATE® [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Fc Fusion Protein] experienced low bleeding...
How spiritual beliefs relate to cancer patients' physical, mental, and social well-being
8/10/2015
Research reveals that most individuals with cancer have religious and spiritual beliefs, or derive comfort from religious and spiritual experiences. But what impact does this have on patients' health?
Statistical technique helps cancer researchers understand tumor makeup, personalize care
8/10/2015
A new statistical method for analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data that helps researchers study the genome of various organisms such as human tumors and could help bring about personalized...
Patients at risk for blood clots are not receiving recommended treatment
8/10/2015
Even after educational programs, compliance by healthcare providers is lacking, as reported in the Canadian Journal of CardiologyVenous thromboembolism (VTE), encompassing deep-vein thrombosis...
Patients at risk of clots may be missing out on life-saving treatment
8/10/2015
A study conducted at a tertiary care cardiology center has found that many patients at high risk of blood clots are not being prescribed recommended treatment.
Pediatric brain tumors can be classified noninvasively at diagnosis
8/10/2015
Medulloblastoma subgroups can be identified using imaging techniques, allowing early interventionMedulloblastoma, the most commonly occurring malignant brain tumor in children, can be classified...