Adding radiation to chemotherapy may dramatically improve survival for advanced NSCLC
Credit: Puneeth Iyengar, MD, PhD SAN DIEGO, September 24, 2017 - Combining radiation therapy with chemotherapy for patients with limited ...
Shorter course of radiation treatment safe for breast cancer patients under 50
A higher-dose, shorter form of radiation is safe, effective, and no more damaging to the breast tissue or skin of ...
Breast cancer patients largely find radiation therapy experience better than expected
Credit: Narek Shaverdian, M.D. SAN DIEGO, September 25, 2017 -- A new survey finds breast cancer patients' actual radiation therapy ...
International trial confirms safety, effectiveness of HDR brachytherapy for cervical cancer
Credit: May Abdel-Wahab, MD, PhD, FASTRO SAN DIEGO, September 24, 2017 - Findings from a new multicenter, international clinical trial ...
Long-term survival rates double previous estimates for locally advanced lung cancer
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Study finds up to one-quarter of cancer patients use marijuana
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Lactation hormone also helps a mother’s brain
The same hormone that stimulates milk production for lactation, also acts in the brain to help establish the nurturing link ...
UW to host $15.6 million NSF-funded center for innovation, education in materials science
Credit: Matt Hagen/UW Clean Energy Institute The University of Washington is home to a new national center of excellence for ...
UW to host $15.6M NSF-funded center for innovation, education in materials science
Credit: Matt Hagen/UW Clean Energy Institute The University of Washington is home to a new national center of excellence for ...
Prenatal weight talks are easier with props
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Role of microorganisms in the formation of unique iron ore caves
Credit: The University of Akron The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $400,00 to three researchers in the Department of ...
Three or more cups of coffee daily halves mortality risk in patients with both HIV and HCV
Credit: Journal of Hepatology Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 25, 2017 - Patients infected by both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and ...
Can stevia help treat metabolic syndrome?
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, September 25, 2017--Increasingly popular as a calorie-free sweetener, steviol, as well ...
Researchers identify gene variants linked to a high-risk children’s cancer
Credit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric researchers investigating the childhood cancer neuroblastoma have identified common gene variants that raise the ...
Penguin-mounted video captures gastronomic close encounters of the gelatinous kind
Credit: Ecological Society of America Footage from penguin-mounted mini video recorders shows four species of penguin eating jellyfish and other ...
Researchers aim to improve gut health of livestock animals
Credit: Evan Krape/ University of Delaware Researchers at the University of Delaware are looking into what causes that gut feeling ...
Filter may be a match for fracking water
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Better pancakes through chemistry (video)
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Creative Use of Noise Brings Bio-Inspired Electronic Improvement
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Bacterial nanosized speargun works like a power drill
Credit: University of Basel, Biozentrum In order to get rid of unpleasant competitors, some bacteria use a sophisticated weapon - ...
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