Healthy Living Linked To Better Survival For Head And Neck Cancer A US study found that head and neck cancer patients who drank alcohol, smoked, didn't eat enough fruit, and didn't exercise, had poorer survival than patients with healthier lifestyles. The study was the work of Dr Sonia Duffy, associate professor of nursing at the University of Michigan (U-M) School of Nursing and colleagues, and is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comDevelopment Of Stem Cell Treatments In UK At Risk, Studies Two major studies looking at the barriers to commercial innovation and development of stem cell treatments in the UK have concluded that the industry will not succeed unless substantial changes to NHS culture and structure take place.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comWhat Is Down Syndrome? What Causes Down Syndrome? What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by an error in cell division that results in an extra 21st chromosome. The condition leads to impairments in both cognitive ability and physical growth that range from mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Through a series of screenings and tests, Down syndrome can be detected before and after a baby is born.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comResearcher Identifies Stem Cell Marker For Possible 'Root' Of Colon Cancer, University Of Florida College Of Medicine To truly kill colon cancer and eliminate the risk of recurrence, it is important to kill the "root" of the disease, according to a University of Florida College of Medicine surgeon. "It's like a dandelion, if you don't kill the root it just keeps coming back," said Emina Huang, M.D.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNorth Dakota Senate Rejects Bill To Grant Rights To Fertilized Eggs The North Dakota Senate voted 29-16 on Friday to reject a bill that would have defined a human being as "any organism with the genome of homo sapiens," including a fertilized egg from the moment of conception, whether inside or outside the womb, the AP/Google.com reports. The measure created an "intense lobbying campaign" among abortion-rights supporters and opponents, the AP/Google.com reports.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comKaiser Daily Health Policy Report Feature Highlights Recent Blog Entries "Blog Watch" offers readers a roundup of health policy-related blog posts.The American Prospect's Ezra Klein looks at different options Senate Democrats might attempt for budget reconciliation. Michael Tanner of Cato@Liberty explains why he is "skeptical" of comparative effectiveness research, although he says that "we should not reflexively oppose" it.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comAIDS Organizations Support New HIV Testing Bill Five AIDS service organizations endorsed legislation proposed by State Senate Health Committee Chair Thomas Duane that would bring New York's HIV counseling and testing law up-to-date with the realities facing the epidemic today.
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