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Topical gel proves safe, effective treatment for patients with skin T cell lymphoma
8/07/2015

Phase 1 trial first to show topical therapy causes systemic immune response, and may eradicate cancerous cells from treated and untreated lesionsResults of a phase one trial show that an...

Mutant cells that can't copy DNA keep dividing when they shouldn't
8/07/2015

Phenomenon yields 'micronuclei' that are commonly found in cancer cellsResearchers at USC have developed a yeast model to study a gene mutation that disrupts the duplication of DNA, causing...

Neutrophil and cancer cell 'crosstalk' underlies oral cancer metastasis
8/07/2015

An abnormal immune response or "feedback loop" could very well be the underlying cause of metastases in oral cancers, according to Dr.

Why the human heart cannot regenerate
8/07/2015

FAU researchers discover endogenous process that controls reproduction of cardiac muscle cells and may lead to new treatments for heart attacks and cancerThe results of their research have...

Dasabuvir and ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir: Hint of added benefit in further patients
8/07/2015

Data subsequently submitted show advantage also in pretreated hepatitis C patients of genotype 1b without cirrhosis / Extent remains unclearDasabuvir (trade name Exviera) and the fixed-dose drug...

10 health risks of chronic heavy drinking
8/07/2015

Excessive alcohol use can lead to an increased risk of several serious health problems. MNT finds out what the top 10 health risks of chronic heavy drinking include.

High salt intake may increase MS risk for people with genetic susceptibility
8/07/2015

Study using mouse model of MS suggests a high intake of salt may be a risk factor for the disease, depending on genes and gender, with females at greater risk in one genetic group.

First NHS specialist cervical smear clinic opens for women who have been sexually abused
8/06/2015

In a first for the NHS, Barts Health NHS Trust in partnership with the My Body Back Project has launched a UK-wide pilot service offering women who have been sexually assaulted access to specialist...

How do different energy sources affect public health?
8/06/2015

In the wake of America’s proposed Clean Power Plan, we take a look at the effects that fossil fuels and renewable energy sources can have on health.

Ovarian cancer not as fatal as previously thought, study finds
8/06/2015

Over 30% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer survive longer than 10 years, according to a new study, with many of these patients considered high risk of dying from the disease.