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Genetics predict type 2 diabetes risk and disparities in childhood cancer survivors

Genetics predict type 2 diabetes risk and disparities in childhood cancer survivors

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSurvivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, for which a risk factor is their greater preva

Genetics predict type 2 diabetes risk and disparities in childhood cancer survivors

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSurvivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, for which a risk factor is their greater preva
Trazadone and CBT no more effective than placebo for improving insomnia among long-term dialysis patients, finds study

Trazadone and CBT no more effective than placebo for improving insomnia among long-term dialysis patients, finds study

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial of more than 120 persons undergoing hemodialysis found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) o

Trazadone and CBT no more effective than placebo for improving insomnia among long-term dialysis patients, finds study

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial of more than 120 persons undergoing hemodialysis found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) o
Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

by Dawn Megli, KFF Health NewsOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaIn late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively c

Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

by Dawn Megli, KFF Health NewsOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaIn late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively c
Finding the optimal combination of anticancer drug administration for the conditioning of cord blood transplantation

Finding the optimal combination of anticancer drug administration for the conditioning of cord blood transplantation

by University of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) can cure hematopoietic diseases, such as acute myeloid leukemia. Cord bloo

Finding the optimal combination of anticancer drug administration for the conditioning of cord blood transplantation

by University of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) can cure hematopoietic diseases, such as acute myeloid leukemia. Cord bloo
Many hookah manufacturers have not complied with FDA-mandated nicotine warning labels, finds study

Many hookah manufacturers have not complied with FDA-mandated nicotine warning labels, finds study

by Jillian McKoy, Michael Saunders,Boston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince August 2018, the US Food & Drug Administration has mandated that all hookah (also known as waterpipe tobacc

Many hookah manufacturers have not complied with FDA-mandated nicotine warning labels, finds study

by Jillian McKoy, Michael Saunders,Boston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince August 2018, the US Food & Drug Administration has mandated that all hookah (also known as waterpipe tobacc
Huge delays in dealing with complaints against UK drug companies revealed

Huge delays in dealing with complaints against UK drug companies revealed

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProcessing times for complaints against drug companies suspected of having breached their industry code of practice have more than tripl

Huge delays in dealing with complaints against UK drug companies revealed

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProcessing times for complaints against drug companies suspected of having breached their industry code of practice have more than tripl
Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyA study that looked at mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer to support screening programmes in

Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyA study that looked at mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer to support screening programmes in
A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children's Resear

A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children's Resear
Study in mice examines impact of reused cooking oil on breast cancer progression

Study in mice examines impact of reused cooking oil on breast cancer progression

by Sharita Forrest ,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThe compounds in frying oils that are repeatedly reheated to high temperatures may trigger cell proliferation and metastases i

Study in mice examines impact of reused cooking oil on breast cancer progression

by Sharita Forrest ,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThe compounds in frying oils that are repeatedly reheated to high temperatures may trigger cell proliferation and metastases i
Novel biomarker found in ovarian cancer patients can predict response to therapy

Novel biomarker found in ovarian cancer patients can predict response to therapy

by University of Chicago Medical CenterTumor-specific expression of CT45 stimulates the patient's immune system to fight the cancer and improves the efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapy. C

Novel biomarker found in ovarian cancer patients can predict response to therapy

by University of Chicago Medical CenterTumor-specific expression of CT45 stimulates the patient's immune system to fight the cancer and improves the efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapy. C
High levels of natural immune suppressor correlate with poor survival in the most common leukemia

High levels of natural immune suppressor correlate with poor survival in the most common leukemia

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityPatients diagnosed with the most common form of leukemia who also have high levels of an enzyme known to suppress the immune system are most lik

High levels of natural immune suppressor correlate with poor survival in the most common leukemia

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityPatients diagnosed with the most common form of leukemia who also have high levels of an enzyme known to suppress the immune system are most lik
Foreign-born women in U.S. less likely to have mammograms

Foreign-born women in U.S. less likely to have mammograms

(HealthDay)—Regardless of the percentage of lifetime spent in the United States, foreign-born women are less likely to ever have received a mammogram compared with U.S.-born women, according to the Oc

Foreign-born women in U.S. less likely to have mammograms

(HealthDay)—Regardless of the percentage of lifetime spent in the United States, foreign-born women are less likely to ever have received a mammogram compared with U.S.-born women, according to the Oc