A combination of radiotherapy and drug treatment can be substantially more effective in treating cervical cancer that radiotherapy alone, says an audit published by The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). The audit,…
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NCsoft Sued For Lineage II Addiction
According to QuickJump and several other sources, some douche by the name of Craig Smallwood (tee hee, small wood) is suing NCsoft because they made the MMORPG Lineage II too addictive. A…
West Nile Found In Panhandle
Over the past nine years, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has been monitoring the West Nile Virus, which is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to…
Perry Ellis International launches corporate “Healthy Heart” initiative
Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) today unveiled the first in a full roster of community involvement efforts scheduled for this fall. “The persistent and consistent philanthropy of Perry Ellis International is what makes…
U.S. Census Bureau features ‘Immunization’ on Profile America
Saturday, August 21st. Many people die each year in the U.S. from diseases that could have been prevented by immunization. Many more experience pain, suffering and disability. That’s why this is National…
Center for Health Sciences to offer certificate program in Phlebotomy
Beginning in October, the Graduate School’s new Center for Health Sciences will offer a Medical Laboratory Technician, Associate of Applied Science degree and a certificate program in Phlebotomy. The first of many…
FDA warns of typhoid fever through frozen mamey fruit pulp
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat frozen mamey fruit pulp sold under the La Nuestra brand by Montalvan Sales Inc. Ontario, Calif., or the Goya brand…
Illinois to enroll uninsured in new high-risk pool
Illinois residents who’ve been uninsured at least six months can on Friday start applying for a new federally funded health insurance program for people with medical problems. Enrollment will be first-come, first-served…
Select Medical receives Antitrust clearance to acquire Regency Hospital Company
Select Medical Holdings Corporation today announced that it has received notification of early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, applicable to its…
Patients With Diabetes May Need Fewer Medications After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery appears to be associated with reduced use of medications and lower health care costs among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the August issue of Archives…
AIDS Virus Changes In Semen Make It Different Than In Blood
The virus that causes AIDS may undergo changes in the genital tract that make HIV-1 in semen different than what it is in the blood, according to a study led by researchers…
Autism Research Finds Empirical Link Between Multisensory Integration And Autism
A new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has provided concrete evidence that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) process sensory information such as sound, touch…
ImmunoGen, Inc. Announces Orphan Drug Designation Granted To Lorvotuzumab Mertansine For Treatment Of Small-Cell Lung Cancer
ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN), a biotechnology company that develops antibody-based targeted anticancer products, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to its lorvotuzumab mertansine…
Taking Nutritional Supplements To Reduce Cancer Risk
Men and women should educate themselves and use caution before taking nutritional supplements to reduce their cancer risks, according to experts at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. “Researchers are still unsure about…
Myth Of The Well-Adjusted Asian-American Challenged By Researchers
Two University at Buffalo researchers are challenging the “myth of the well-adjusted Asian American,” detailing how members of one of the country’s fastest-growing ethnic groups face crucial disadvantages preventing them from receiving…