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New follow-up care guidelines released for breast cancer survivors The new guidelines recommend annual mammograms for women who have had lumpectomy or single mastectomy. No mammograms are required for reconstructed breasts.
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Burrit-Oh no! BC students hit by bug NOT FEELING SO HOT: About 30 Boston College students - including eight basketball players - fell ill after eating at the Cleveland Circle Chipotle restaurant, officials said.
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Chipotle shares take fresh hit after Boston College students fall ill LOS ANGELES Thirty Boston College students got sick after eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG.N) over the weekend, a school spokesman said, sending company shares down 6 percent in extended trading on Monday on fears of more food poisoning ...
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Researchers find indicators for breast cancer survivors' chance of leukemia ... indicators for breast cancer survivors' chance of leukemia. By understanding if a woman is at higher risk for secondary cancer, researchers said doctors can tailor treatment to prevent it in appropriate patients.
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Novartis Announces New CTL019 Study Data Novartis (NVS) announced new CTL019 study data demonstrating overall response in adult patients with certain types of lymphoma. Findings from an ongoing Phase IIa study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of investigational chimeric antigen receptor T ...
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No Clear Winner Among GLP1 Agonists in Meta-Analysis savesaved. register today. Earn Free CME Credits by reading the latest medical news in your specialty. sign up. by Jeff Minerd Contributing Writer, MedPage Today.
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200 reported sick as food vendors shut down at Russell tower People pass the Russell Investments Center building Monday in downtown Seattle. Many at a large party there Dec. 1 were sickened by a norovirus outbreak, health officials say.
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Two hospitalized, nearly 200 sickened in Seattle norovirus outbreak SEATTLE Nearly 200 people who attended a catered party at a downtown Seattle office building have become ill with norovirus, a public health official said on Monday.
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Family History, Genes May Up Leukemia Risk in Breast Cancer Survivors Survivors of breast cancer who went on to develop therapy-related leukemia were found to have personal and family histories that suggested that they may have an inherited risk for cancer; one in five were also found to have mutations in certain breast ...
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First US penis transplants planned to help wounded vets The first penis transplant in the United States is set to take place within the next year. Surgeons from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine -- which has an active hand andface transplant program -- say the recipient will be a young soldier injured in a ...
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Emerging technologies help advance the understanding, detection and control of ... A smartphone-induced EEG waveform and an intelligent algorithm for seizure detection are among the emerging technologies to be unveiled at the American Epilepsy Society's (AES) 69th Annual Meeting.
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First US penis transplants planned to help wounded vets The first penis transplant in the United States is set to take place within the next year. Surgeons from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine -- which has an active hand and face transplant program -- say the recipient will be a young soldier injured in a ...
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Study: Preventative, 'no-drill' dentistry can stop tooth decay By catching decay early and treating it aggressively, researchers said drilling cavities and filling the remaining hole is unnecessary.
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Baltimore Doctors to Perform First Penis Transplant in the U.S. on a Soldier ... For the first time in the United States, surgeons will perform a penis transplant on a veteran who was severely injured during combat.
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'No-Drill' Dentistry Helps Stop Tooth Decay Before It Starts A new preventative dentistry can stop tooth decay without the typical drilling and filling that comes with cavities, according to a recent study.
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Influenza Cases Confirmed in Flathead County Two cases of influenza A have been confirmed as of Dec. 7, the Flathead City-County Health Department said. County officials are encouraging residents to get vaccinated and take steps to avoid spreading the illness.
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Tooth decay? Fix it sans drill-and-fill Tooth decay can be stopped, reversed and prevented without the need for the traditional 'drill and fill' approach that has dominated dental care for decades, a new study has found.
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Study Concludes Tooth Decay Reversible Without The Need For Drilling No-Drilling (Photo : Reuters) A study found out that most tooth decay problems are easily mitigated by methods other than drilling and filling.
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Study finds 'no-drill' dentistry stops tooth decay The white patches are signs of early decay that can be stopped and reversed before they become cavities (brown patch on tooth on the right).
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Scientists assembled for Monsanto say herbicide not carcinogenic, disputing ... CHICAGO A panel of scientists is disputing a World Health Organization report published earlier this year that concluded glyphosate, the world's most widely used weed killer and main ingredient in Monsanto Co's Roundup herbicide, is probably ...
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Negative stereotypes about aging linked to increased Alzheimer's risk Old people are absent-minded. Old people are grouchy. Old people can't learn new things. If you believe these stereotypes, you may be at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease, two new studies show.
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Karma bites back: Hating on the elderly may put you at risk of Alzheimer's Making negative assumptions? A new study suggests the stress of bearing negative stereotypes about aging does the aging brain no favors.
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Negative stereotypes about aging linked to increased Alzheimer's risk Old people are absent-minded. Old people are grouchy. Old people can't learn new things. If you believe these stereotypes, you may be at higher risk for Alzheimer's, two new studies show.
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The first penis transplants in the US will soon help heal wounded veterans Johns Hopkins University will soon perform the first penis transplants in the United States - and wounded soldiers will be the first patients.
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Hawaii's Dengue Fever Outbreak Spreading In Time For Tourism Season After confirming 139 cases of dengue fever, Hawaii's Department of Health is now warning residents and tourists to be aware. By Katie Link | December 7, 2015.
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Number of dengue fever cases on Hawaii's Big Island grows HONOLULU (AP) " The dengue fever outbreak on Hawaii's Big Island continues to grow. The state Department of Health said Monday that the number of confirmed cases reached 139 people.
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Melanoma experts optimistic about Jimmy Carter's progress ATLANTA - Former President Jimmy Carter said Sunday his latest brain scan found no evidence of melanoma, the serious form of cancer doctors discovered this summer in his liver and brain.
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The Butter Flavor Chemical Used in Microwave Popcorn Is Also in E-Cigs In a new study, chemicals of concern were identified in common e-cigarette flavors—including the buttery compound often found in microwave popcorn.
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Pediatricians group says all children should be screened for cholesterol ... The new set of guidelines establishes younger ages for many conditions and diseases because they can be prevented starting in childhood if caught early by doctors.
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New guidelines recommend all kids between 9 and 11 be screened for high ... DENVER - The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends doctors screen all kids between the ages of 9 and 11 for high cholesterol.
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Hawaii's dengue fever outbreak grows The number of cases of dengue fever in Hawaii rose to 136 this week, prompting health authorities to warn residents and travelers to the popular winter vacation destination take precautions to avoid contracting the virus.
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Dengue Outbreak Worsens in Hawaii as 139 Ill An unusual outbreak of dengue virus fever has now made 139 people sick in Hawaii and authorities are debating what to do about it.
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Marijuana Extract May Help Treat Epilepsy, Small Study Suggests A medicine derived from marijuana may help treat children with severe epilepsy, new studies suggest. However, more research is needed to determine whether the medicine is effective and safe for use in patients with the condition, experts say.
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Study finds marriage isn't necessary to reap benefits of living together, at ... Past researches have shown that marriage notably increases lifetime happiness, but as per a latest study, even people who choose to stay in live-in, instead of making their union more official, can see these kinds of advantages.
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Janssen Announces Phase 3 RESONATETM-2 Met All Efficacy Endpoints Data from the investigational, randomised, multi-centre, open-label Phase 3 RESONATETM-2 (PCYC-1115) trial show ibrutinib (IMBRUVICA®) was superior to chlorambucil in all efficacy endpoints measured in patients with treatment-naïve chronic ...
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Marijuana Extract May Help Some Children With Epilepsy, Study Finds Parents of children with severe epilepsy have reported incredible recoveries when their children were given cannabidiol, a derivative of marijuana.
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Researchers Reveal How Much Weight You Need To Lose To Look Attractive Researchers at the University of Toronto found a link between people's weight and how they are perceived to be attractive. The study found that men and women need to lose or gain an exact amount of weight in order to be deemed good-looking.
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Intractable? Key word in medical marijuana expansion FILE - In this June 17, 2015 file photo, marijuana plants grow at LifeLine Labs in Cottage Grove, Minn. Minnesota health officials will allow residents with chronic pain to buy medical marijuana starting in August, they announced Wednesday, Dec. 2 ...
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WellCare 'committed' to keeping contract in Iowa WellCare of Iowa is "committed to pursuing all avenues and remedies to maintain" its managed-care contract with the state, an official with the company said.
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Bluebird Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Falls Short of High Expectations Bluebird Bio (BLUE - Get Report) is presenting mixed results Sunday from a new study of its gene therapy in severe sickle cell patients which are likely to disappoint investors and spark debate about the company's progress in seeking a cure for the ...
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Get Your Flu Shot! This week is National Influenza Vaccine Week. Get your flu shot ASAP, since this is your busiest time of year. The more clients, the greater the chance that someone is spreading the flu virus!
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Obesity May Be Passed Down To Children Through Father's Sperm: Study A study found that overweight fathers can pass on obesity to their future children through their sperm. Health experts suggest would-be parents should work on staying healthy during the time of conception.
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Midostaurin in AML: First Targeted Agent Improves Survival ORLANDO, Florida - There hasn't been a new drug approved for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) since 1990, but one may be coming soon, after results show that the first targeted agent for the disease, midostaurin (under development by ...
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Diabetes Can Put You At Greater Risk Of Tooth Loss, Data Shows Type 2 diabetes sufferers are twice as likely to lose teeth as nondiabetics, an analysis of health data shows. African-Americans with diabetes are at even greater risk, researchers say.
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Seattle: Possible norovirus outbreak being investigated linked to Russell ... Officials noted Saturday that the beginnings of an investigation of a possible norovirus outbreak have started where early reports suggest possibly hundreds of people were affected, according to Public Health - Seattle & King County.
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Bluebird adjusts to a new reality with its much-scrutinized gene therapy Bluebird bio ($BLUE), at work on a promising gene therapy for a rare blood disease, has shifted its clinical strategy after learning that its treatment doesn't work the same way for all patients with the disorder, planning to split up the population in ...
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Ixazomib prolongs PFS in relapsed, refractory multiple myeloma ORLANDO, Fla. - The addition of the oral proteasome inhibitor ixazomib to lenalidomide and dexamethasone significantly prolonged PFS without increasing toxicity among patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma, according to phase 3 ...
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Global Blood Therapeutics Announces Positive Phase 1/2 Data Supporting ... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 06, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (GBT) (NASDAQ:GBT), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of grievous blood-based disorders with significant ...
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Kerbey Lane apologizes after student's experience goes viral Kerbey Lane Café issued an apology to two women Sunday after they posted on social media they were the target of racist comments made by another customer.
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Blood donors needed around holidays The American Red Cross will have two blood drives in Jay County later this month, during a time when the need for blood donations is often the greatest.
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