Patient Care
Rethinking Radiation Treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia Survivors
A study has shown that survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who have not received radiation treatment have similar long-term survival and life experiences as the general population, while those treated with radiation have a slight increase in death rate. More...19 Aug 2003
High Cholesterol Levels Linked to Kidney Disease
Researchers have found that men with higher levels of total or non-HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol or decreased levels of HDL cholesterol are more likely to develop increased creatinine levels, an indication of kidney malfunction, and decreased glomerular filtration rates, another method of measuring kidney health. More...07 Aug 2003
In Other News
Dual Treatment Doesn't Improve Outcomes of Breast Cancer Patients
Antibiotic Effective for Multidrug-Resistant TB
New Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
New Drug Developed for Lung Cancer
Obesity Strongly Linked to Cancer Death Risk
New Guidelines Greatly Improve Care of Heart Attack Patients
Common Pain Relievers Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Men Who Smoke Have Greater Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
New Breakthrough Drug for HIV/AIDS
Worldwide Telemedicine System for Second Opinions
Aspirin Found to Reduce Incidence of Colon Polyps
New Regimen with Old Drug Slashes Blood-Clot Risk by 64%
Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises Women's Risk of Heart Attack
HRT Shown to Reduce Diabetes Rate in Some Women
First Biologic Treatment for Psoriasis
Frequent Alcohol Consumption Lowers Heart Attack Risk
Diuretics Best Choice for Treating Hypertension
Aspirin Reduces Risk of First Heart Attack by 32%
Early Breast Cancer Therapy for Postmenopausal Women
"Superman” Making Medically Impossible Recovery
Red Wine Found to Boost HDL Production
Acetominophen Protects Against Heart Damage
No Link Between Breast Cancer and Oral Contraceptives
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