Doctors and nurses reluctant to recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients

by National Cancer Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwenty-nine per cent of health professionals would not recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients who already smoke, according to research

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Doctors and nurses reluctant to recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients

by National Cancer Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwenty-nine per cent of health professionals would not recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients who already smoke, according to research

Updated on:May 17,2024 8

A compound effective against chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells identified

by Hokkaido UniversityThe administration of the compound 10580 caused human GICs (red) transplanted in mice to undergo apoptosis, a type of cell death (green). Credit: Hokkaido UniversityA compou

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A compound effective against chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells identified

by Hokkaido UniversityThe administration of the compound 10580 caused human GICs (red) transplanted in mice to undergo apoptosis, a type of cell death (green). Credit: Hokkaido UniversityA compou

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Ibrutinib and venetoclax combo effective as front-line therapy for select chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC

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Ibrutinib and venetoclax combo effective as front-line therapy for select chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC

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Heart drug could significantly increase survival rates for children with an aggressive form of brain tumour

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that repurposing a heart drug could significantly increase the survival rate for ch

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Heart drug could significantly increase survival rates for children with an aggressive form of brain tumour

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that repurposing a heart drug could significantly increase the survival rate for ch

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Study suggests the possibility of combination therapy of SORA and FGF21 in hepatocellular carcinoma

by Higher Education PressFGF21 combined with SORA promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation of 7721‐Smad3 cells under anaerobic conditions. Credit: Ting Zhang, Huiling Shi, Shihui Zhang, Qin Zhu,

Updated on: May 16,2024 7

Study suggests the possibility of combination therapy of SORA and FGF21 in hepatocellular carcinoma

by Higher Education PressFGF21 combined with SORA promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation of 7721‐Smad3 cells under anaerobic conditions. Credit: Ting Zhang, Huiling Shi, Shihui Zhang, Qin Zhu,

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Researchers identify mechanism that allow ketamine to act both fast and slow

by Northwestern UniversityMultiple doses of ketamine do not increase the activity of immature neurons. Credit:Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s00018-024-05121

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Researchers identify mechanism that allow ketamine to act both fast and slow

by Northwestern UniversityMultiple doses of ketamine do not increase the activity of immature neurons. Credit:Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s00018-024-05121

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New weight loss medication may help lower blood pressure in adults with obesity

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for

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New weight loss medication may help lower blood pressure in adults with obesity

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for

Updated on:May 16,2024 3

Shortened antibiotic treatment for ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients just as effective as standard course

by National University of SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess is also better—that is what researchers have found while conducting a tri-nation clinical trial to see if shorter courses

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Shortened antibiotic treatment for ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients just as effective as standard course

by National University of SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess is also better—that is what researchers have found while conducting a tri-nation clinical trial to see if shorter courses

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Researchers demonstrate that a machine learning model predicts oxaliplatin benefit

by NRG OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe current standard of care for treating patients with stage 3 colon cancer is to use adjuvant therapy with FOLFOX, a combination of the drugs fluorou

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Researchers demonstrate that a machine learning model predicts oxaliplatin benefit

by NRG OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe current standard of care for treating patients with stage 3 colon cancer is to use adjuvant therapy with FOLFOX, a combination of the drugs fluorou

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Research suggests link between medical cannabis for chronic pain and abnormal heart rhythm

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople taking medical cannabis for chronic pain have a slightly increased risk of arrhythmia, according to research published in

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Research suggests link between medical cannabis for chronic pain and abnormal heart rhythm

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople taking medical cannabis for chronic pain have a slightly increased risk of arrhythmia, according to research published in

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Study shows a computerized decision support system reduces high-risk drug combinations in ICU patients

by Amsterdam University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multicenter study led by Amsterdam UMC and conducted in nine Dutch Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has shown that tailoring a compu

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Study shows a computerized decision support system reduces high-risk drug combinations in ICU patients

by Amsterdam University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multicenter study led by Amsterdam UMC and conducted in nine Dutch Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has shown that tailoring a compu

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Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio sessi

Updated on: May 16,2024 4

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio sessi

Updated on:May 16,2024 4