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
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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Could I Have Mastocytosis or MCAS?
Question by Rusty: Could I have Mastocytosis or MCAS?
I have struggled with gastrointestinal problems for years: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, painful radiating abdominal cramps. I saw a pediatric gastroenterologist when I was an adolescent (I am now 22) and was checked for Crohn’s disease, ulcers, bacterial infections, etc.… Continue reading
Ferrara Receives Gairdner Prize, Canada's Highest Honor in Life Sciences
Ferrara Receives Gairdner Prize, Canada's Highest Honor in Life Sciences
Other 2014 recipients are James P. Allison, PhD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for developing immune system-based cancer therapies; Titia de Lange, PhD, of Rockefeller University for her discovery of the mechanisms protecting …
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Rebooted Texas Cancer Agency Funds Biotech Firms
Rebooted Texas Cancer Agency Funds Biotech Firms
The cancer agency said it would be awarding a total of $ 102.8 million in grants, including prevention awards to Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Nearly $ 64 million of that total is going toward biotech …… Continue reading
A RARE GIST(gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) CASE HELP??
Question by susu: A RARE GIST(gastrointestinal stromal tumor) CASE HELP??
My husband was just diagnosed with a gist he has had recurrance, and more tumors have developed, i need help and information if there is anyone out there who can help, we have sent his case everywere and everyone says… Continue reading