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New Drink Or Two A Day May Help Lungs (healthday)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

When it comes to your lungs, a couple of drinks a day may help keep the doctor away, researchers report. (Link)

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Comments Requested Fda Issues New Warning For Anemia Drugs (ap)

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

AP - The Food and Drug Administration called on physicians Thursday to warn cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy that certain anti-anemia drugs led to tumor growth and decreased survival in some patients. (Link)

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Updated European Society For Medical Oncology Conference, Lugano, July 3-6, 2008

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Condensing the sum of oncology know-how presented at major worldwide congresses prior to ECLU, the Lugano Conference presents a great opportunity to benefit from a comprehensive review of the latest cutting-edge information in oncology presented by renowned professionals in the field.The conference includes extensive opportunities for continuing medical education, professional development and clinical experience exchange. […]

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Join The Fight Against Cancer Centers Of Excellence In Cam Research Program Expanded By Nccam

Friday, August 29th, 2008

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has added three new Centers of Excellence for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to its centers program. These centers will explore the biological effects of a number of plant-derived compounds and preparations found in CAM products, such as dietary supplements, on pancreatic diseases, autoimmune […]

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Important Weigh Roche Cancer Drug Toxicity, Say Fda Staff (reuters)

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Reuters - The benefits of Roche Holding AG's cancer drug Avastin in breast cancer should be weighed against some toxic side effects including the potential for death, U.S. regulatory staffers said in documents released on Monday. (Link)

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Current Bulgaria: Sixty Four Per Cent Of Pregnant Women Carry On Smoking

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Research in Bulgaria has found that more than half of pregnant women in Bulgaria continue to smoke. Although the pregnant women were aware of the harm inflicted on their child, 64 per cent failed to give up, with many claiming to cut down the number of cigarettes they smoke instead of completely stopping. The research […]

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Subject Micromet Shows Feasibility Of Subcutaneous Delivery Of Bite Antibody In Preclinical Primate Study

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Micromet, Inc. (Nasdaq: MITI), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, proprietary antibodies for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and autoimmune diseases, presented data at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in San Diego, CA, showing good bioavailability and predictable serum levels of subcutaneously administered BiTE(R) antibodies(1). (Link)

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Join The Fight Against Cancer Holidaymakers Urged To Be Safe In The Sun (reuters)

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Reuters - The European Union's health and consumer chiefs urged holidaymakers on Monday to take extra measures to protect themselves from the sun this summer in a bid to curb rising levels of skin cancer, notably among children. (Link)

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Subject Presentation Of Landmark Clinical Trial Evaluating Endoscopic Treatment For Pre Cancerous Condition Of Esophagus

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Booth #2349 — Digestive Disease Week — BARRX Medical, Inc., a technology leader in the design and manufacture of medical devices for digestive diseases, announced the presentation of a landmark study entitled, “A Randomized, Multicenter, Sham-Controlled Trial of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Subjects with Barrett’s Esophagus (BE) Containing Dysplasia: Interim Results of the AIM […]

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Update Non-profit Group Formed To Promote Safe Colorectal Cancer Screenings And Care

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Admin wrote: The National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care, a 501(c) 6 not-for-profit association, announces the formation of a broad-based coalition dedicated to reducing the incidence of colorectal cancer through educational programs aimed at promoting colonoscopy screening and care options for patients in a safe and comfortable setting. (Link)

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