Targeted, oral agent Enzastaurin shows favorable results
...mine the diseases where enzastaurin could have the most positive impact on patients. In the study, pat... at 12 months was 46.3% (95% CI: 32.1%-60.5%). The most common toxicity was fatigue. Additional toxicities observed included ataxia (n=1), thromboembolism (...Clinical data suggest potential versatility of ALIMTA-based regimens in lung cancer
... showed additional utility in the treatment of the most diagnosed type of cancer , according to data prese...t allows cancer cells to reproduce and spread. The most common side effects when ALIMTA is used as monotherapy are disorders of the blood and lymphatic syst...Fat protein cuts blood vessel inflammation, may help heart, Jefferson scientists find
... administering the fragment." Adiponectin is the most abundant protein found in the bloodstream that originates from fat tissue, and circulates as large complexes. Low levels of adiponectin are associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease. The fragment, called the globular domain, can function as...GlaxoSmithKline honors cancer research pioneer Gianni Bonadonna with new ASCO Award and Fellowship
...to Nazionale Tumori in Milan, Italy, is one of the most important figures in modern-day medical oncology. ...innovation and creativity. Thats a tall order for most new members of our profession but clearly is a combination of attributes that make Dr. Gianni Bonado...Journal Sleep: Longer CPAP use at night can normalize one's daytime functioning
...s also dependent on which outcome is viewed as the most reflective of clinical improvement, added Weaver. ...A can occur in men and women of any age, but it is most common in obese, middle-aged men. The AASM estimates that four percent of men and two percent of wo...Study explains why patients with OSA are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease
...ments and metabolism in the men from baseline, but most of the patients who received CPAP had reduced circulating endothelial apoptotic cells and had marked improvements in brachial artery vascular reactivity. The study had some limitations. Women were excluded to keep the study population homogeneous....TB test offers patients quicker and easier diagnosis
...bacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium which causes most cases of TB. Other procedures for testing for TB are gastric washing and bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage. These invasive procedures involve placing tubes in the stomach, to collect samples of mucus swallowed during the night, or the bronci...Liver cancer patients with high serum levels of hepatitis B virus face poorer outcomes
...oma (HCC) occur in individuals with the virus. For most patients whose cancer is inoperable, chemotherapy is one of the main treatment options, and still the prognosis is dismal. Survival is often measured in months. Researchers, led by Winnie Yeo of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, examined the sig...Susan G. Komen for the Cure and American Society of Clinical Oncology partner in national initiative
... to deliver quality resources to those who need it most at the time of diagnosis through their survivorship. We face a growing culture of complacency. We claim to be waging a war on cancer, yet we are losing our outrage and urgency over a disease that still kills more Americans every year than died in ...OHSU Cancer Institute researcher identifies protein marker for prostate cancer survival
..., 2007 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. . The most significant finding from the trial of advanced prostate cancer subjects was the magnitude of DN-101 (Asentar) used in combination with docetaxel (Taxotere), on survival, producing an estimated 49 percent improvement in survival (p=0.035), while reduc...Lilly studies try to shed light on impact of race
... began enrollment into what may be the largest and most diverse Phase III study in NSCLC. The study will evaluate ALIMTA in 1,000 patients with NSCLC. Enrollment will include 200 African-Americans, 200 Asians, 200 Hispanics and 400 Caucasians. For more information on this trial visit www.lillytrials.com ...International studies show high efficacy for HPV vaccine
... of the human papillomavirus (HPV) responsible for most cases of cervical cancerstrains 16 and 18. Results... cervical lesions. Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide, accounting for about 240,000 deaths each year. In...Targeted initiatives can encourage people to walk more
...ing is a free and convenient way to be active, and most people can continue walking into old age. Promotin... of different approaches to promoting walking. The most successful were tailored to peoples needs and targeted at sedentary people or at those most motivate...Decision aid tool could cut the number of Caesarean sections by 4000 a year
...ch helps women decide on the type of birth that is most appropriate for them could cut the number of caesarean sections performed in England and Wales by 4000 a year, according to a study published on bmj.com today. Rates of caesarean section in the UK are rising - from 9% of births in 1980 to 21% in...Cedars-Sinai endocrine researchers to discuss gene that may be linked to polycystic ovary syndrome
...velopment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive-age women. Women with PCOS have many small cysts on the periphery of the ovaries and suffer from symptoms that include menstrual irregularities, excess weight, skin problems and an excess of male-type h...More rib fractures, but better survival rates
...he journal Cardiovascular Engineering, showed that most of the untrained people simply do not apply enough force, said Leslie Geddes of Purdue University, one of the authors of the study. The success rate for CPR ranges from 5 percent to 10 percent, depending on how quickly it is administered after a pe...Men worry more about penile size than women, says 60-year-old research review
...ness was complex, but that penile size was not the most important factor for women. Small penis syndrome is much more common in men with normal sized penises than those with a small micropenis with a flaccid length of less than 7cm (2.7 inches). One study found that 63 per cent of men com...Mayo researchers discover overdiagnosis of long QT heart syndrome
...ost of these were dismissed as normal. Of the 176, most were taking drugs to correct a presumed LQTS probl...auditory triggers such as an alarm clock. However, most cases can be diagnosed following warning signs that suggest its potential presence and from objectiv...New mothers often not asked about depression, UNC survey finds
...ir time, Gaynes said. But depression is one of the most common postpartum complications, and a postpartum depression needs to be identified before it can be treated. We encourage clinicians to always check for signs of depression during postpartum visits. These questions represent the core symptoms of a ...'Energy Up' demonstrates success as obesity intervention program for inner-city girls
...significant amount of weight. Obese girls lost the most weight while normal weight girls gained what was expected for their age. The girls changed their lifestyle by eating better, exercising more and building self-esteem. Unlike other obesity prevention programs, "Energy Up" is not based on the health ...