RT Add-On Boosts Outcomes in 'Low-Risk' DCIS Breast Ca

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 23:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Highest benefit seen in patients who also used tamoxifen

Practice-Changing PARP Inhibitor Study in Ovarian Cancer

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 22:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- "Unprecedented" increase in PFS with upfront olaparib maintenance

'Waterfall' Shifts in ER Improve Flow of Patients

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Overlapping shifts for attending physicians decreased patient handoffs

October 21 Daily Buzz at ACR 2018

Medscape | 2018-10-21 21:07:05

At the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting: Scientific trial results publish plus an opening lecture featuring a heartfelt patient story. Medscape Medical News

Immunotherapy Wins in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Atezolizumab-chemo combo extends PFS, OS in metastatic disease

Patients With Lupus Report More Flares, Different Symptoms

Medscape | 2018-10-21 19:20:11

Symptoms that patients with lupus experience might surprise some physicians, which can lead to communication challenges in the clinic, results from a patient survey suggest. Medscape Medical News

Clinical Challenges: Managing Flares in Previously Controlled Psoriasis

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Clinicians must be ready to treat such flares, which are inevitable

Novel PI3K inhibitor for Breast Cancer: Success at Last?

Medscape | 2018-10-21 17:59:01

A novel and highly selective PI3K inhibitor for breast cancer may succeed where two other similar but unselective drugs failed because of toxicity. Medscape Medical News

Hollywood Exec's Near-Death Story Tells Power of Resilience

Medscape | 2018-10-21 17:44:48

Jonathan Koch was in peak physical condition when, within 48 hours, a rare disease nearly took his life. He urges physicians not to underestimate what a motivated patient can do to survive....

'Outstanding' Ovarian Cancer PFS With Olaparib Maintenance

Medscape | 2018-10-21 17:09:06

Patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer have a marked increase in progression-free survival with maintenance olaparib after successful first-line chemotherapy, phase 3 study data...

Reversing the Rise in Maternal Death Rates

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Implications for nursing awareness and advocacy

Palbociclib in Breast Cancer: New Overall Survival Data

Medscape | 2018-10-21 15:52:25

Final results from the PALOMA 3 study show that addition of palbociclib to fulvestrant improves overall survival by 7 months, but the result was not statistically significant. So now what?...

Medical News Today: Cancer: Even healthy tissue is 'riddled with mutations'

Medical News Today | 2018-10-21 12:00:00

A new study charts the slow build-up of genetic mutations. The researchers are surprised to find that even healthy human tissue carries many mutants.

Quiz Time: Is AMA In or Out on Single Payer?

Medpage Today | 2018-10-20 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

October 20 Daily Buzz at ACR 2018

Medscape | 2018-10-20 20:09:17

Conference attendees have fired off nearly 950 tweets in the past 24 hours, and many specialists are talking about gout. Medscape Medical News

Medical News Today: Cancer: Even healthy tissue is 'riddled with mutations'

Medical News Today | 2018-10-21 12:00:00

A new study charts the slow build-up of genetic mutations. The researchers are surprised to find that even healthy human tissue carries many mutants.

Medical News Today: Using light to destroy metastatic breast cancer

Medical News Today | 2018-10-20 09:00:00

Metastatic breast cancer may soon be treated using light to activate photo-sensitive drugs which, in turn, can target cancer cells and avoid healthy ones.

Medical News Today: 12 natural muscle relaxers

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 19:00:00

Having muscle tightness and pain is a common but bothersome problem for people who exercise or those with underlying conditions. Learn about a variety of natural muscle relaxers in this article.

Medical News Today: Why does diabetes cause fatigue?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 19:00:00

It is common for people with diabetes to experience fatigue. Causes can include high blood sugar levels, depression, being overweight, and other related health conditions. Controlling blood sugar...

Medical News Today: Antibiotic resistance: Breakthrough study offers solution

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 18:00:00

Mice treated with small molecules that stop bacteria forming toxins survived MRSA infection without the need for antibiotics, study found.

Medical News Today: 5 strange, rare, and fascinating medical conditions

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 17:00:00

Our bodies can work in mysterious ways, which sometimes give rise to strange medical conditions. In this Spotlight we look at five of these rare diseases.

Medical News Today: Herpes may account for 50 percent of Alzheimer's cases

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 16:00:00

A large review suggests that the herpes virus may result in a heightened risk of senile dementia, and may account for numerous Alzheimer's diagnoses.

Medical News Today: What is orthopnea?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 16:00:00

Orthopnea is a symptom rather than a condition. It is a shortness of breath that only occurs when a person is lying down and usually subsides when they sit or stand up. Causes include conditions...

Medical News Today: Does the hCG diet work?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 16:00:00

The hCG diet combines using a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone supplement and restricting food intake to 500 calories a day. However, hCG weight loss products are illegal in the United...

Medical News Today: What's the best way to get rid of a bunion?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 16:00:00

Bunions are when a bump forms at the base of the big toe. Surgery is a treatment option, and the type of surgery depends on symptoms, size, and the shape of the bunion. Full recovery can take up to...

Medical News Today: Cancer: Could a 'universal' blood test make detection easier?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 12:00:00

Researchers have been developing a 'universal' blood test that can quickly detect the presence of cancer. The scientists are now working to improve it.

Medical News Today: What are stem cells, and what do they do?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 09:00:00

Stem cells are basic cells that can become almost any type of cell in the body. Human stem cells can come from an embryo or an adult human. They have many possible uses in science and medicine, yet...

Medical News Today: What are 10 risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 09:00:00

The exact causes of rheumatoid arthritis are unclear, but researchers have identified several risk factors. These range from genetic predispositions to gum disease. Learn more here.

Medical News Today: What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 09:00:00

Rheumatoid arthritis is a lifelong condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in two or more joints. It can also affect the heart, lungs, and other parts of the body. It can lead to...

Medical News Today: What is health insurance?

Medical News Today | 2018-10-19 09:00:00

Good health insurance coverage can mean that a company covers expensive medical treatments. However, with such a range of types of coverage, as well as the complicated nature of the insurance...

Az osteoporosis tünetei és diagnosztikája

InforMed | 2018-10-18 00:00:00

A kor előrehaladtával a csontszerkezet folyamatos átépülése a csontbontás irányába tolódik el. Ez a folyamat egy bizonyos ponton oda vezet, hogy a csontgerendák elvékonyodnak,...

A mélyvénás trombózis

InforMed | 2018-10-17 00:00:00

Az alsó végtagi izmok között futó mélyvénák heveny, vérrög okozta elzáródása a mélyvénás trombózis. A betegség fiatal nőknél gyakoribb, idősebbeknél nincs jelentős eltérés...

A gyomorégés leggyakoribb okai

InforMed | 2018-10-15 16:27:49

Gyakori panaszról van szó, a reflux-betegségben (GERD) szenvedőknél akár állandósulhat is a gyomorégés. Bizonyos esetekben egyértelmű, mi váltja ki a gyomorégést, az erős paprika,...

Vizelettartási problémák

InforMed | 2018-10-15 16:27:49

A vizelet inkontinencia részben más betegségek kísérő tünete lehet, részben az életkor előrehaladtával keletkező anatómiai eltérések következtében alakul ki. A felnőtt...

A pánikroham tünetei

InforMed | 2018-10-15 10:10:35

A pánikroham hirtelen ránktörő félelemérzéssel jár, ráadásul bármikor előfordulhat, még álmunkban is. Sokan összetévesztik a szívrohammal, olyan erős halálfélelemmel járhat.

A köhögés leggyakoribb okai

InforMed | 2018-10-12 00:00:00

A köhögés a légutak szabaddá tételére szolgáló védekező mechanizmus. Nem mindig lehet eldönteni, hogy mi okozza, de vannak azért az egyes típusokra jellemző tünetek.

Menopauza: tények és tippek

InforMed | 2018-10-12 00:00:00

Vajon mindenki tisztában van azzal, mi is történik ilyenkor a női szervezetben? Bár ez a korosztály az emberiség történetének legműveltebb generációja, a klimax, más néven a...

Minden, amit a migrénről tudni kell

InforMed | 2018-10-12 00:00:00

A migrén visszatérő, lüktető, nagyfokú fájdalom, amely általában a fej egyik oldalát érinti, de lehet néha kétoldali. A fájdalom hirtelen kezdődik; megelőzőleg vagy egyidejűleg...

Creutzfeldt-Jakob-kór: antitest kezelés

InforMed | 2018-10-10 16:27:49

Először adott engedélyt a brit gondnoksági bíróság egy Creutzfeldt-Jakob-szindrómás (CJD) beteg úttörő antitestes kezelésére, A betegnek sporadikus CJD-je van, ami az...

Génhiba is okozhat impotenciát

InforMed | 2018-10-10 15:39:20

Az amerikai tudományos akadémia folyóiratában (PNAS) a Kaiser Permanente Northern California kutatói által publikált tanulmány kutatói megtalálták azt a génvariánst, mely akár 25...

Szexuális zaklatás és erőszak

InforMed | 2018-10-04 19:43:25

A nemi erőszak hosszú távú egészségi következményeit vizsgálták a Pittsburgh-i Egyetem kutatói, melynek eredményeit az Észak-Amerikai Menopauza Társaság (NAMS) éves kongresszusán...

Reménykedhetnek a nagyothallók

InforMed | 2018-10-04 19:09:30

Elsőként sikerült emberi belsőfül szőrsejteket létrehoznia laboratóriumi körülmények között a Bern-i Egyetemi Kórház kutatóinak, új utat nyitva új módszerek kutatására,...

Támad a calici vírus

InforMed | 2018-10-04 17:40:49

A calici vírus neve latin eredetű és a kórokozó formájára utalva, kelyhet jelent. A vírustörzsnek 32 különböző tagja van, valójában azonban nem mindegyik kehely alakú…

A gyermekkori trauma nyomot hagy a DNS-ben

InforMed | 2018-10-03 11:39:57

Felnőttként is sejtjeikben hordozzák a trauma nyomait a bántalmazott gyerekek - állapították meg a British Columbia University kutatói. Tanulmányuk aTranslational Psychiatry című orvosi...

Veszélyeztettebbek a nők

InforMed | 2018-10-03 11:08:23

A nők majdnem fele számolhat az elbutulás, a Parkinson-kór és a stroke kockázatával, állapították meg a rotterdami Erasmus Orvosi Egyetem kutatói a Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and...

October 21 Daily Buzz at ACR 2018

Medscape | 2018-10-21 21:07:05

At the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting: Scientific trial results publish plus an opening lecture featuring a heartfelt patient story. Medscape Medical News

Patients With Lupus Report More Flares, Different Symptoms

Medscape | 2018-10-21 19:20:11

Symptoms that patients with lupus experience might surprise some physicians, which can lead to communication challenges in the clinic, results from a patient survey suggest. Medscape Medical News

Novel PI3K inhibitor for Breast Cancer: Success at Last?

Medscape | 2018-10-21 17:59:01

A novel and highly selective PI3K inhibitor for breast cancer may succeed where two other similar but unselective drugs failed because of toxicity. Medscape Medical News

Hollywood Exec's Near-Death Story Tells Power of Resilience

Medscape | 2018-10-21 17:44:48

Jonathan Koch was in peak physical condition when, within 48 hours, a rare disease nearly took his life. He urges physicians not to underestimate what a motivated patient can do to survive....

'Outstanding' Ovarian Cancer PFS With Olaparib Maintenance

Medscape | 2018-10-21 17:09:06

Patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer have a marked increase in progression-free survival with maintenance olaparib after successful first-line chemotherapy, phase 3 study data...

Palbociclib in Breast Cancer: New Overall Survival Data

Medscape | 2018-10-21 15:52:25

Final results from the PALOMA 3 study show that addition of palbociclib to fulvestrant improves overall survival by 7 months, but the result was not statistically significant. So now what?...

October 20 Daily Buzz at ACR 2018

Medscape | 2018-10-20 20:09:17

Conference attendees have fired off nearly 950 tweets in the past 24 hours, and many specialists are talking about gout. Medscape Medical News

New Hope in Triple Negative Breast Cancer With Immunotherapy

Medscape | 2018-10-20 16:37:13

For the first time, a survival benefit with immunotherapy has been shown in breast cancer with atezolizumab plus chemotherapy in triple negative patients. Medscape Medical News

Details of Study That Led to Radium-223 Restriction in Europe

Medscape | 2018-10-20 15:29:21

Details of the study that led to the restriction of the indication for the radiopharmaceutical radium-223 in prostate cancer have now been reported, and that restriction is questioned. Medscape...

Trump's 'Public Charge' Plan 'Jeopardizes' Health, Groups Say

Medscape | 2018-10-20 00:55:04

One official said the plan goes after things "essential to human survival" and that advocates will sue to overturn the proposal if it is not withdrawn. Medscape Medical News

More Evidence Herpes Virus Strongly Tied to Alzheimer's

Medscape | 2018-10-19 23:22:43

New epidemiologic studies suggest a causal relationship between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's, as the involvement of the immunology system in the disease becomes a 'hot' research topic....

EDAS Surgery Shows Promise for Intracranial Stenosis

Medscape | 2018-10-19 23:20:37

A phase 2a study provides preliminary evidence that EDAS surgery to reroute brain arteries, used to treat moyamoya disease, may also reduce recurrent stroke in patients with intracranial stenosis....

Dementia and Guns: When Should Doctors Broach the Topic?

Medscape | 2018-10-19 22:41:45

There are no scientific standards for when a health care provider should discuss gun access for people with cognitive impairment or at what point in a person with dementia becomes unfit to handle a...

As US Suicide Rates Rise, Hispanics Show Relative Immunity

Medscape | 2018-10-19 22:29:00

Support from family and community appear to shield Latinos from rising suicide rates, researchers say. Kaiser Health News

Cell-Based Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine Recommended by EMA Panel

Medscape | 2018-10-19 22:02:57

The EMA CHMP has recommended granting marketing authorization for Flucelvax Tetra (Seqirus Netherlands BV), a quadrivalent cell-based influenza vaccine. International Approvals

RT Add-On Boosts Outcomes in 'Low-Risk' DCIS Breast Ca

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 23:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Highest benefit seen in patients who also used tamoxifen

Practice-Changing PARP Inhibitor Study in Ovarian Cancer

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 22:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- "Unprecedented" increase in PFS with upfront olaparib maintenance

'Waterfall' Shifts in ER Improve Flow of Patients

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Overlapping shifts for attending physicians decreased patient handoffs

Immunotherapy Wins in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Atezolizumab-chemo combo extends PFS, OS in metastatic disease

Clinical Challenges: Managing Flares in Previously Controlled Psoriasis

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Clinicians must be ready to treat such flares, which are inevitable

Reversing the Rise in Maternal Death Rates

Medpage Today | 2018-10-21 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Implications for nursing awareness and advocacy

Quiz Time: Is AMA In or Out on Single Payer?

Medpage Today | 2018-10-20 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

Adulterated Supplements; Fatty Acids and Aging: It's PodMed Double T! (with audio)

Medpage Today | 2018-10-20 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics also include include cardiovascular benefits from bariatric surgery and beta blockers in pregnancy

D.C. Week: HHS Ups Pressure on Pharma over Prices

Medpage Today | 2018-10-20 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Also, FDA panel chair speaks out on danger posed by novel opioid

Assessing Systemic Lupus Erythematous-Scleroderma Combo

Medpage Today | 2018-10-20 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- What are outcomes for patients with both conditions?

Adding Radium-223 to Abiraterone No Help in Prostate Ca

Medpage Today | 2018-10-20 15:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- More fractures, deaths in patients with mCRPC and bone mets

Is the Government Causing Physician Burnout?

Medpage Today | 2018-10-20 00:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Must reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers

Kids with IBD Face Higher Death Risk as Adults

Medpage Today | 2018-10-19 23:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Immunomodulators and biologics have not cut mortality risk, 50-year follow-up analysis shows

'This Is Not Good News': What We Heard This Week

Medpage Today | 2018-10-19 23:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Quotable quotes from MedPage Today's sources

Sleep, Gender, and Mental Health

Medpage Today | 2018-10-19 23:15:00

(MedPage Today) -- NIH-hosted panel addresses the interconnections