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New High-Risk Gene Mutation Discovered for Ovarian Cancer – Medscape
New High-Risk Gene Mutation Discovered for Ovarian Cancer Medscape However, the proposed reason this genetic defect appears to increase ovarian cancer risk (impaired DNA repair) is similar to that of BRCA1 and BRCA2," he told Medscape Medical News . "The preclinical studies suggesting a favorable impact of PARP ... and more
Continue reading...Newer Antidepressants in Older Patients May Be Risky – Medscape
Friday, August 5, 2011
Newer Antidepressants in Older Patients May Be Risky Medscape "Our findings are new and unexpected, and need to be confirmed in other studies," lead author Carol Coupland, PhD, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, told Medscape Medical News . "The benefits of the different classes of antidepressant drugs also ..
Continue reading...Top Cancer Professor Leaves Academia for US Pharma – Medscape
Monday, August 1, 2011
Top Cancer Professor Leaves Academia for US Pharma Medscape The move will allow him to be involved in the development of new cancer drugs, "which is what I've done all my life, and what I have enjoyed doing the most," he told Medscape Medical News in an interview. To join Roche US, Dr. Cassidy leaves his ..
Continue reading...The Wealth-Depression Link: When Reading Research Is Like a Rorshach – Forbes (blog)
Friday, July 29, 2011
Forbes (blog) The Wealth-Depression Link: When Reading Research Is Like a Rorshach Forbes (blog) An assortment of health-related websites trumpeted some version of more wealth, more depression (eg, Medline Plus or Medical News TODAY). The researchers themselves said, it seems counterintuitive that people in high-income countries should experience ... and more
Continue reading...Taller Women At A Greater Risk For Cancer – RTT News
Friday, July 22, 2011
Sydney Morning Herald Taller Women At A Greater Risk For Cancer RTT News "You can't change your height, nor would most people want to," lead author Jane Green told Medscape Medical News . "Being tall has health advantages, including lower risk of heart disease.
Continue reading...Early Remission of Joint Inflammation Prevents RA Disability – Medscape
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Early Remission of Joint Inflammation Prevents RA Disability Medscape Dr.
Continue reading...EMS Cycle Units to the Rescue – Philadelphia Magazine (blog)
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Philadelphia Magazine (blog) EMS Cycle Units to the Rescue Philadelphia Magazine (blog) In May, Medical News Today posted an article praising the life- and money-saving benefits of London's Cycle Response Unit, a team of 100 bike medics who answer emergency calls in the city's heavy traffic and pedestrian zones where ambulances can't ...
Continue reading...2008 Financial Crisis Linked to Increased Suicides in Europe – Medscape
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
2008 Financial Crisis Linked to Increased Suicides in Europe Medscape "These findings remind us that when people lose jobs they are at greater risk of both depression and suicide," David Stuckler, PhD, lecturer at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and a social epidemiologist, told Medscape Medical News . ..
Continue reading...Misuse Of Epilepsy Drug Phenazepam In The UK – Medical News Today
Monday, July 11, 2011
Misuse Of Epilepsy Drug Phenazepam In The UK Medical News Today In a letter published in this week's British Medical Journal (BMJ), it has stated that a drug used in the treatment of neurological diseases like epilepsy and anxiety is being misused by youth in the UK. The drug is phenazepam
Continue reading...UK Drug Regulator Destroys All Trial Data After 15 Years – Medscape
Monday, July 11, 2011
UK Drug Regulator Destroys All Trial Data After 15 Years Medscape "The MHRA informed us that it no longer holds the requested reports," Dr. Gøtzsche told Medscape Medical News . Under the MHRA record management policy, all application files and data for licenses are held for 15 years.
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