Most Patients With Ovarian Cancer Carry Cancer-predisposing Mutations

Posted in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Support group on Thu, 27 Oct 2011

More patients with ovarian carcinoma carry cancer-predisposing mutations, and in more genes, than previously thought. Read More

Estimation of Proportion Of Women Who Survive Breast Cancer Detected Through Screening With Probability Model

Posted in Breast Cancer / Carcinoma of the Breast Support group on Thu, 27 Oct 2011

A model used to estimate breast cancer survival rates found that the probability that a woman with screen-detected breast cancer will avoid a breast cancer death because of screening mammography may b...

Digestive Problems Early in Life 'may Up Depression Risk'

Posted in General Support group on Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Depression and anxiety may result from short-term digestive irritation early in life, a study of laboratory rats by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine has indicated. ...Read Mor...

Fecal Therapy Welcomed By Ulcerative Colitis Patients

Posted in General Support group on Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Patients suffering from ulcerative colitis seem to be willing to try out �fecal microbiota transplantation,� though they may have concerns about donor selection, screening, and methods of delivery. Ba...

New Pathway Critical to Heart Arrhythmia Found

Posted in Anemia / Low Haemoglobin Support group on Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Understanding the basic science of heart and muscle function could make way for new treatments. University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers have uncovered a previously unknown molecular path...

Fibromyalgia Patients Benefit from Yoga Practice

Posted in Acupuncture Support group on Thu, 27 Oct 2011

A recent study finds Yoga practice has positive effects on Fibromyalgia (FM), a debilitating condition affecting 11 million individuals in the US alone. FM carries an annual direct cost for care of mo...

Genetic Causes of Bipolar Disorder Uncovered

Posted in Others Support group on Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Uncovering the genetic causes of bipolar disorder could pave way to new and effective treatments, say researchers. ...Read More

Gene Variants Behind Stent Thrombosis Identified

Posted in Others Support group on Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Several gene variants that cause stent thrombosis have been discovered by Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers. Stent thrombosis is a devastating and often deadly complication after coronary ste...

Allergy-Free Sunscreen From Bacteria!

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Apparently the bacterial possibilities are infinite. When British researchers are exploring the possibility of bacterial sensors, Swedish scientists are talking of developing...Read More

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Should Explore The Role of Fat

Posted in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Support group on Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Usually a high proportion of dense breast tissue, as seen with a mammogram, is associated with a high risk of breast cancer. However, the role of non-dense fat tissue in the breast is not so clear. Ne...