BrainBriefs: Odds and Ends From AAN
BrainBriefs: Odds and Ends from AAN
PHILADELPHIA — Analysis of diagnostic and treatment patterns at a group of primary care clinics revealed that many patients were almost certainly treated incorrectly, a researcher reported here. In other studies covered in this wrap-up from the …
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MD Anderson Leverages IBM Watson in Cancer-Fighting Efforts
MD Anderson Leverages IBM Watson in Cancer-Fighting Efforts
The Texas capital is a key node in Watson, IBM's big artificial intelligence project, whose endeavors include a collaboration with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Widely known for its triumph against the best minds of the …… Continue reading
Watermelon Juice, 'Nature'S Viagra,' May Act as a Natural Erectile Dysfunction …
Watermelon Juice, 'Nature's Viagra,' May Act As A Natural Erectile Dysfunction …
Made up of 92 percent water, a great source of vitamin C, and only 71 calories per serving, watermelon juice has become a fad that has attracted both weight-loss hopefuls and those who want to treat their impotence.… Continue reading
Cancer Stem Cells Linked to Drug Resistance
Cancer Stem Cells Linked to Drug Resistance
Most drugs used to treat lung, breast and pancreatic cancers also promote drug-resistance and ultimately spur tumor growth. … of Pathology and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center; Shumei Kato, UCSD Division of Hematology/Oncology; Andrew Lowy, UCSD …
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Galena Biopharma Research Pioneer Presented With 2014 Award for …
Galena Biopharma Research Pioneer Presented With 2014 Award for …
Dr. Peoples and other researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston discovered the E75 peptide, now known as NeuVax. Galena owns the worldwide license for NeuVax for all uses and is currently developing the drug… Continue reading
Xenia OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Intervention Services
Xenia OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Intervention Services
XENIA, OH (PRWEB) April 20, 2014. Xenia OH Alcohol Drug Rehab is announcing that new intervention services are now available for adults and adolescents dealing with drug addiction issues in Xenia and surrounding cities. The influx of drugs like cocaine …… Continue reading
Lower Starting Doses of Sorafenib Feasible for Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Lower Starting Doses of Sorafenib Feasible for Advanced Thyroid Cancer
A team of researchers led by Ramona Dadu, MD, at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, performed a retrospective analysis to evaluate the relationship between sorafenib starting doses and first-line treatment tolerability and efficacy. … In a …… Continue reading
Special Guests: Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Sander Levin …
Special Guests: Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Sander Levin …
TED CRUZ, R-TEXAS: I think this resignation is the latest indication of what a disaster ObamaCare has been. WALLACE; We'll discuss Sebelius, the president's …. So, her daughter's life has been turned around by the fact that her… Continue reading
NeoALLTo Data Supports pCR as End Point in Trials
NeoALLTo Data Supports pCR as End Point in Trials
… of Breast Medical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, said the study was important because it provided further evidence that pCR was “a strong surrogate end point,” one that can be used “to develop… Continue reading
Immunotherapy Innovator Wins 2014 Canada Gairdner International Award
Immunotherapy Innovator Wins 2014 Canada Gairdner International Award
Newswise — HOUSTON – A Canadian institution that annually recognizes seminal medical discoveries selected cancer immunotherapy leader Jim Allison, Ph.D., chair and professor of Immunology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, for one …
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