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Breast-conserving procedures preferred in older patients with breast cancer
Quality of life (QOL) is better among older breast cancer patients who undergo breast-conserving procedures rather than mastectomy, results of...
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As Monkeypox Rises, Smallpox Vaccines to Be Offered
Federal health officials are expected to announce today that smallpox vaccinations will be made available to certain people who have […]
Nokia hit by weak dollar and Sars
The world’s leading mobile phone maker, Nokia, has warned that its sales could be lower than expected in the three […]
Vitamin D analog enhances radiation’s effects on breast tumors in mice
In mice with breast tumor xenografts, treatment with EB 1089, a potent vitamin D3 analog, before irradiation improves local tumor […]
HIV-infected men face higher risk of testicular seminoma
HIV-infected men face a significantly higher risk of testicular seminoma than do age-matched HIV-negative men, according to a report in […]
Alpha-1 adrenergic blockade might be useful in treatment of prostate cancer
French scientists may have identified a new approach to the treatment of prostate cancer. In the June 1st issue of […]
Toronto may have new SARS cluster
TORONTO, Canada (AP) — Health authorities closed a hospital outside Toronto to new patients because of a possible fresh cluster […]
HIV victim awarded $700,000
A Sydney woman has been awarded more than $720,000 by the Supreme Court in Sydney after successfully suing two doctors […]
NT continues investigation of hepatitis outbreak
The Northern Territory Health Department says an investigation into the cause of an outbreak of hepatitis A is continuing as […]
Radical en bloc resection advised for NSCLC with chest wall invasion
Based on a retrospective analysis, a group of Italian surgeons recommends radical en bloc resection for the treatment of chest […]
Study shows cancer link to cadmium
Long-term but low-level exposure to cadmium, a metallic element used in batteries and electrical products, may lead to cancer, a […]
Lung Cancer ‘Epidemic’ To Overtake Breast Cancer in 2004
Lung cancer is poised to overtake breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer death in Queensland women next year, […]
Paclitaxel-Based Regimen Effective for Head and Neck Cancer
In a finding that some physicians say could transform the management of people with locally advanced head and neck cancer, […]
MabThera: Cabinet to cut new cancer drug cost
SUFFERERS of debilitating rheumatoid arthritis and the often fatal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma will have access to two new drugs, as cabinet...
Update 76 – Situation in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
China today reported no new probable cases of SARS. Since 6 June, China has reported one new probable case of […]
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