The ears are self-cleaning and produce earwax to push out dirt and debris. In this article, learn what different ear wax colors and textures indicate, as well as how to safely clean the ears. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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Authors: Heiser C, Eckert D Abstract The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is considered to be very high in western industrialized countries. There are conservative and surgical forms of treatment for OSA; however, the pathophysiology is largely unexplained and cannot be explained by anatomical abnormalities alone. In recent years, a number of non-anatomical factors have been found that favor the development of OSA. These include the respiratory excitation threshold (arousals),...
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Publication date: Available online 21 August 2019Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North AmericaAuthor(s): James C. Melville, Victoria A. Mañón, Caleb Blackburn, Simon Young (Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America)
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Publication date: Available online 21 August 2019Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck DiseasesAuthor(s): L. Nakhleh, S. Zink, J.M. Raguin, T. Raguin (Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases)
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Publication date: Available online 22 August 2019Source: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): P. Peserico-DalFarra, A.F. Gagliardi-LugoAbstractArthroscopy is a diagnostic-therapeutic technique used in the treatment of disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The difficulties of arthroscopy lie in the manipulation of the tools, which is why training in the technique of triangulation in artificial models is essential. We developed a training system based on the techniques...
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A 66-year-old man presented to the emergency department for painful and pruritic ulcerative cutaneous lesions involving his back, nose, lips, and mucosal lesions involving his oral cavity and oropharynx. What is your diagnosis? (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
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This case report describes a patient with a medical history of symptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism who was found to have an atypical parathyroid neoplasm at the right skull base with an infiltrating pattern, which was treated by transnasal-transpterygoid endoscopic removal. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained...
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This cross-sectional study examines the variations in morphology of the maxillary labial frenulum in healthy newborns to identify which anatomic measurements may be associated with neonatal breastfeeding difficulty. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
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On December 18, 2018, the US Surgeon General declared e-cigarette vaping among adolescents an “epidemic.” This declaration coincided with a report in The New England Journal of Medicine highlighting a 10% increase in youth vaping between 2017 and 2018, the equivalent of an additional estimated 1.3 million teenagers. In a public hearing in January 2019, the former US Food and Drug Adminis tration (FDA) Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, stated that e-cigarettes pose an “existential threat” to youth, and...
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This economic evaluation based on publicly available data assesses the use and cost of an implantable device, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2014, that offers a unique alternative to patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and poor response to continuous positive airway pressure. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a severe complication that can develop in patients treated with anti-resorptive drugs. Although the pathogenesis of MRONJ is still unclear, genetic factors have a demonstrated important role. Thus, the aim of this study was to perform a systematic review on the pharmacogenetics of MRONJ. Studies published until March 2019 were retrieved from eight databases and were selected by two independent reviewers. Evidence on several genetic polymorphisms...
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The reporting of the outcomes of flap reconstruction is often based on numerical success rates. Whilst this remains a useful variable with which to measure success, it is limited in its ability to reflect the complex processes involved. The lack of consistency in the categorisation of outcomes of flap reconstruction in the head and neck could potentially lead us to lose the opportunity to fully capture the implications of its success or failure, or both. We propose a classification that moves away...
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Inability to close the eyelid completely (lagophthalmos) is a devastating complication of facial nerve palsy. Excessive evaporation of the tear film secondary to corneal exposure will result in corneal abrasion, ulceration, and severe distress to the affected patient.1 Various weights for upper eyelid loading have been used effectively in the treatment of paralytic lagophthalmos. Rigid gold, platinum implants, and platinum-iridium alloy chains are the currently available implant material for lid...
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Evaluate and correlate long-term subjective peri-oral neurosensory deficit intensity and oral functional behavior difficulty after maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) in adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
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Authors: Attia TM PMID: 31433665 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy)
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Conclusions: The group of laryngeal HPV SCC patients with increased EGFR expression had shorter survival, confirming EGFR as a major component in predicting patient prognosis and survival. Significance: This article confirms the importance of EGFR expression as a biomarker in laryngeal SCC. PMID: 31430224 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account....
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Authors: Di Lullo AM, Iacotucci P, Comegna M, Amato F, Dolce P, Castaldo G, Cantone E, Carnovale V, Iengo M PMID: 31430187 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy)
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Conclusions and Significance: Sonotubometry which evaluates sound attenuation from nostril to EAC can be a useful tool for selecting plug size. PMID: 31430219 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica)
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This report illustrates a case of a 69-year-old man with an indolent exophytic growth on the medial aspect of his right nasal vestibule. Incisional biopsy demonstrated sebaceous carcinoma. The clinical and pathologic features, in addition to surgical course and the postoperative outcome are discussed. A case based on a review of the literature is presented, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of this rare skin malignancy. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
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Previous evidence suggested Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) promoted tumorigenesis by inducing inflammation in gastric premalignant disease. Whether this organism affected the development of head and neck precancerous lesion remains unknown. We performed this study to assess the prognostic impact of H. pylori infection on patients with laryngeal precancerous lesion. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
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Arthroscopy is a diagnostic-therapeutic technique used in the treatment of disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The difficulties of arthroscopy lie in the manipulation of the tools, which is why training in the technique of triangulation in artificial models is essential. We developed a training system based on the techniques of arthroscopy in the TMJ, using simulators. The first simulator was a metal box containing three holes for insertion of the instruments, and the second was a human...
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To report clinical features of bone metastases (BM) from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)
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For several decades, the multidisciplinary field of tissue engineering has striven to improve conventional methods of dental, oral, and craniofacial rehabilitation for millions of people annually. Several bone tissue engineering strategies are now readily available in the clinic. Enrichment of autologous products, growth factors, and combination approaches are discussed as ways to enhance the surgeon ’s traditional armamentarium. Lastly, cutting-edge research such as customized 3-dimensional printed...
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In response to the national opioid epidemic crisis, this study ’s purpose was to measure changes in opioid and non-narcotic analgesic (NNA) prescribing practices over time after third molar (M3) removal. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
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Home remedies for bad breath include green tea, herbal rinses, and water. People should see a doctor if their breath does not improve. Learn more about home remedies for bad breath here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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After a short update of the current more accepted definition of BLEVE, the special features of water BLEVEs are analyzed. The stronger overpressure wave generated in the case of water as compared to that of other substances is justified in terms of volume ... (Source: SafetyLit)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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John Green says it ’s simplistic to describe as a ‘traitor’ the physicist who supplied information about the Manhattan Project to the Soviet UnionGraham Farmelo ’s review of a new book by Frank Close about the atom spy Klaus Fuchs (Review, 17 August) fails completely to understand the motivation of Fuchs or comprehend the historical context of his action. He simplistically labels him the “most cunning of traitors”.Fuchs came from a deeply religious family. He was the son of a Lutheran pastor who...
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Fosun said to be interested in buying 40% of UAE-based healthcare provider (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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The Massachusetts-based gene therapy company celebrated its new 25,000-square-foot space with a ribbon-cutting Aug. 16. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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Assuming that flu viruses did not come up with this policy, here are the problems. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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Meet DBJ's 2019 Outstanding Women in Business winners and finalists. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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“I also look forward to observing consolidation and trends in our multiple industries and working with my peers to ensure our strong position in those market places,” Careington CFO Melissa Baumann said. “It takes teamwork.” (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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Holly Hassman was inspired to join Children ’s to combine her interest in health care and children with her passion for serving and helping those in need. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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“People don’t seem to be thinking about how the aging of America is going to change the healthcare industry and the delivery of healthcare in our country,” Susan Salka, CEO, President, and Director of AMN Healthcare, said. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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Sarah Knodel of Baylor Scott& White Health said she realized during her senior year of college that she didn ’t want to pursue a traditional finance job. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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The CEO has spent 26 years building the region's largest retirement living facility. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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Islands Skilled Nursing& Rehabilitation center will be opening its 42-bed facility and begin caring for ventilator and tracheostomy patients in October. The four-floor building is located at 1205 Alexander St. in Honolulu, a block away from Kapiolani Hospital. "We'll be working with patients from all hospitals on Oahu," said Steve Nawahine, center administrator and CEO. "The goal is to provide a service not typically offered in the community," Nawahine said. The center will have a...
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Somerville biotech Finch Therapeutics Group Inc. could be one of the first local startups hoping to use natural bacteria to fight chronic diseases to bring a product to the market. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Back in May, plans for a 10,000-seat music venue in the South Waterfront first came to light. Now, Oregon Health and Science University wants to make sure that noise levels from the venue — should it come to fruition — won't disturb patients, families, providers and students nearby. As the Portland Tribune reported, representatives from Live Nation and the Zidell family, who own 33 acres of developable land in the South Waterfront, met with city officials and neighbors last month. The meeting…...
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Exploring best-practice manufacturing strategies for highly potent oral solid dosage forms (Source: PharmaManufacturing.com)
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Pfizer is injecting $500 million into a manufacturing facility in Sanford, North Carolina to position itself as a bigger player in the gene therapy market. (Source: PharmaManufacturing.com)
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Move comes amid increasing scrutiny of drugmaker over pricing practices (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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An AstraZeneca immunotherapy has failed to meet its goal in a late-stage study involving patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. (Source: PharmaManufacturing.com)
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 -- Short-term exposure to inhalable particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 µm or less (PM10) and fine PM (PM2.5) is positively associated with daily all-cause, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 -- Older adults with cancer have increased odds of developing Clostridiodes difficile infection (CDI), according to a study published in the September issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 -- Facial involvement in primary headaches occurs infrequently, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in Neurology. Christian Ziegeler, M.D., and Arne May, M.D., Ph.D., from the University Medical Center... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 -- Oral antibiotic use is associated with an increased risk for colon cancer and a reduced risk for rectal cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in Gut. Jiajia Zhang, M.D., M.P.H., from the Bloomberg-Kimmel... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 -- An infusion of serelaxin does not result in a lower incidence of death from cardiovascular causes or worsening of heart failure among patients hospitalized for acute heart failure, according to a study published in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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A new report and open letter targets funding for abortion-ban creators from firms like Coca-Cola, Delta, Google, GM, Walmart, Johnson + Johnson, Uber, Lyft, Visa, Mastercard, PepsiCo, and Microsoft. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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(Natural News) About a hundred years ago, marijuana began to be banned in one state after the other, until finally the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 effectively banned its use nationwide. As reported by the New York Times, the reasons for this policy were rooted in “racism and xenophobia,” and its “principal effect has been... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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(Natural News) Sleep is an important process that’s integral to life and good health. During sleep, your entire body heals and repairs damages incurred during the waking hours. While lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep is associated with an increased risk of pathological conditions, sufficient sleep is, of course, linked to better overall health. In... (Source: NaturalNews.com)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account....
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HOW TO sleep: Most people will be all too familiar with the disturbed night ’s sleep that typically follows a heavy night of drinking. But what causes this phenomenon? Here are five ways alcohol can affect a person’s sleep. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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This paper analyzes the diffusion of evacuation advisory warnings during regional evacuations for accidents that release toxic vapors. Investigations results on the propagation of evacuation advisory warnings in the '4.16' chlorine release and the explosio... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Consequence modelling software for accidental releases of flammable or toxic chemicals to the atmosphere includes discharge modelling, atmospheric dispersion modelling and evaluation of flammable and toxic effects. Scenarios which may be modelled includes ... (Source: SafetyLit)
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 22, 2019 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Torque, a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing Deep-Primed T Cell Therapeutics to direct immune power deep within the tumor microenvironment, announced today the ap... Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Personnel Torque, Deep-Primed, T Cell Therapeutics (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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Gary Yeung promoted to role of chief operating and financial officer David Chacko, M.D., appointed chief business officer Les Brail, Ph.D., joins company as vice president of clinical development and Karen Gilmore appointed vice president of finance ... Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Personnel Erasca , Oncology Pattern Recognition Algorithm (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute, together with colleagues from the pharmaceutical company F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, have taken an important step towards the development of an agent against the metastasis of certain cancers. Using the Swiss Light Source, they deciphered the structure of a receptor that plays a crucial role in the migration of cancer cells. (Source: World Pharma News)
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It's not just rural areas that are susceptible to disparities in screening...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Breast pain may not need imaging workup Risk assessment best for women with dense breasts Spouses, nurses boost mammography screening rates AI enhances diagnostic performance in mammography MRI finds breast cancer early in women with family history (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Queen's University Belfast scientists, analysing the blood of 49 women a year before their diagnosis, were able to detect more than two-thirds of those who went on to get aggressive ovarian cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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BOWEL cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK. While it is not known exactly what causes it researchers have suggested it may be due to a medication almost everyone has had in their lives. What is it? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from APAO 2019Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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A Chicago Tribune test of 11 popular devices found that the vast majority, including the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S8 emitted far more 'possibly carcinogenic' radiation than the the FCC allows. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Heidi Crawford, of Manchester, had classic symptoms of the killer disease, but wasn't examined. After finding a lump in her stomach, tests revealed she had stage 3 cancer in September 2016. (Source: the Mail online | Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Bayer AG is in mediation to potentially settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits claiming that the company's Roundup weed killer causes cancer, but some legal experts said the cases raises novel questions that may prevent an easy settlement. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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A physical and psychological trial, cancer also poses the ongoing challenge of finding apparel for bodies altered by treatment. (Source: NYT Health)
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The spike in cervical screenings after Jade Goody's diagnosis did not last long, a charity says. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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It’s no secret that air pollution isn’t good for your health. In particular, exposure to the byproducts of burning the fuel that powers most of our motor vehicles has been linked to higher risk of lung cancer, respiratory infections, stroke and heart disease, as well as an increased risk of death from these conditions. A new study now adds another worrisome pollution-related risk: eye disease. Dr. Suh-Hang Hank Juo, from the center for myopia and eye disease at China Medical University in Taiwan,...
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Hannah Fraser, of Formby, Merseyside, sat her PE exam on May 18 last year, only for her father Duncan Fraser to show up halfway through. The then 16-year-old was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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THURSDAY, Aug. 22 -- While there's been a slight uptick in the number of American boys who get the HPV vaccine to help prevent certain cancers, a new study finds there's been almost no increase for girls. And overall, too few kids are getting the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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-- Secondhand smoke (SHS) has the same harmful chemicals that smokers inhale, says the American Cancer Society. Non-smokers who breathe SHS take in nicotine and toxins, and are at risk for cancer. Cancer is not the only illness that SHS can cause.... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 22, 2019 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and Minnesota Oncology, a practice in The US Oncology Network, today announced a five-year agreement that will change the way cancer care is paid for and managed in order to deliver optimal health outcomes at lower... (Source: McKesson News)
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The prices of cancer drugs continue to rise, with no solution in sight. A new essay proposes a radical reform: replace the for-profit pharmaceutical industry with a public enterprise.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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Skin cancer counseling often takes backseat due to lack of time, other pressing health issues (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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Higher levels of total physical activity, less time spent sedentary linked to lower mortality risk (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
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' The juice is worth the squeeze,'say experts, who warn against reducing the dose of adjuvant chemotherapy because it may lower survival.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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A new report suggests targeting the Gal9/TIM3-axis could help boost chances of complete remission in patients with acute myeloid leukemia. (Source: CancerNetwork)
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Researchers utilized a targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel developed at Oregon Health& Science University to assess the clearance of mutations after therapy, clonal evolution at relapse, and combinations of mutations. (Source: CancerNetwork)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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A combination of AstraZeneca's lung cancer drug Imfinzi and an experimental treatment failed to extend the lives of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and high levels of gene mutations, the drugmaker said on Wednesday.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
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Washington University investigators at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the School of Medicine have been awarded a $15 million grant to study the genetic changes that drive acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a deadly blood cancer. Findings from their studies may help develop more effective therapies for patients, officials said. The grant is funded by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Earlier funding for AML and a gift from Alvin Siteman allowed…...
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US Preventive Services Task Force recommends genetic testing for mutations in the cancer-related genes for more--but not all--women. (Source: The Scientist)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Researchers say that physical activity or eating oily fish is more beneficial Related items fromOnMedica Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised Sugary drinks linked to risk of overall and breast cancer Should we recognise obesity as a disease? One person diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes Diabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bn (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Buffer zone set up after allegations women suffered 'intimidation, harassment and stress' Related items fromOnMedica Women complain of 'confusing and contradictory' fertility advice Women ’s health czar needed to lead on radical overhaul Women in England should be allowed to take abortion pills at home Symptoms don ’t reliably predict ovarian cancer Less sunlight in first trimester of pregnancy linked to MS (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Chimeric antigen receptor t-cell therapy is a novel therapeutic modality which can cause extreme cardiovascular and respiratory compromise. What do anesthesiologists and intensivists need to know?Anesthesia & Analgesia (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Taking certain antibiotics -- especially multiple times or for long courses -- may put you at risk for colon cancer, a large new study suggests. (Source: WebMD Health)
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New research suggests that just a single course of antibiotics may increase risk for colon cancer, but not rectal cancer. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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(Reuters Health) - When middle-aged women realize their cervical cancer risk from HPV lasts decades, more of them decide to get screened for this cancer than when they only know HPV has a role in cancer, without an explicit timeline, a small study found. (Source: Reuters: Health)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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(Natural News) Ginseng, referred to by some as the “king of all herbs,” is a widely used herbal medicine and health supplement. Numerous benefits are associated with the use of ginseng, most notably the enhancement of male reproductive function, the improvement of general well-being, and the prevention of cancer. While different varieties of ginseng exist, each... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 -- Patients with a form of blood cancer known as multiple myeloma who haven't responded to other therapies might have a new weapon against the disease, researchers say. A drug called selinexor appeared to help patients with... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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A compound that give the gives the cannabis plant its color had 'shocking' tumor-shrinking abilities, the Harvard University scientists reported. It may 'teach' the immune system to recognize cancer cells. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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A study looking at antibiotics and bowel cancer concludes that the drugs might increase the risk of colon cancer, but lower the risk of rectal cancer. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a growing number of “severe” lung disease cases that appear to be related to vaping. The CDC first announced on Saturday that it would help state health departments investigate a concerning number of serious lung illnesses apparently linked to use of e-cigarettes, which heat substances including nicotine and cannabis to create aerosols that users inhale. At that time, 94 cases in...
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If you could protect your children now from a potential cancer later in life, would you? Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group says by ensuring children are vaccinated against HPV before they are sexually active, you can protect them long before they are exposed to the virus. Watch: The Mayo [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Melanoma is a type of cancer that develops in the cells that produce melanin -- the pigment that gives your skin its color. Your eyes also have melanin-producing cells and can develop melanoma. Eye melanoma is also called ocular melanoma. Most eye melanomas form in the part of the eye you can't see when looking [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Even a single course of antibiotics was associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, especially in the proximal colon, in a matched case-control study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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Title: U.S. Task Force Updates Breast Cancer Gene Testing RecommendationsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/20/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/21/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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