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Rare pancreatic cancer patients may live longer when treated with radiation therapy

November 20, 2009

Radiation therapy is effective in achieving local control and palliation in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNTs), despite such tumors being commonly considered resistant to radiation therapy, according to a largest of its kind study in the November 15 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society fo

Common pain relief medication may encourage cancer growth

November 18, 2009

Although morphine has been the gold-standard treatment for postoperative and chronic cancer pain for two centuries, a growing body of evidence is showing that opiate-based painkillers can stimulate the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Study shows family caregivers, simple touch techniques reduce symptoms in cancer patients

November 17, 2009

November 13, 2009, New York, NY. Family caregivers can significantly reduce suffering in cancer patients at home through use of simple touch and massage techniques. These findings were recently reported at the 6th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology.

Your own stem cells can treat heart disease

November 17, 2009

CHICAGO --- The largest national stem cell study for heart disease showed the first evidence that transplanting a potent form of adult stem cells into the heart muscle of subjects with severe angina results in less pain and an improved ability to walk. The transplant subjects also experienced fewer deaths than those who didn't receive stem cells.

Recovering with 4-legged friends requires less pain medication

November 16, 2009

MAYWOOD, Ill. -- Adults who use pet therapy while recovering from total joint-replacement surgery require 50 percent less pain medication than those who do not. These findings were presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the International Society of Anthrozoology and the First Human Animal Interaction Conference (HAI) in Kansas City, Mo.

Research highlights need to address hemophilia in developing world

November 16, 2009

When modern medicine finds a way to treat a medical condition, people often think that the problem is solved. But we also have to find ways to get that treatment into the hands of those who need it.

Surgeon 'gluing' the breastbone together after open-heart surgery

November 12, 2009

An innovative method is being used to repair the breastbone after it is intentionally broken to provide access to the heart during open-heart surgery.

A pain in the neck

November 10, 2009

The world record for fastest text message typing is held by a 21-year old college student from Utah, but his dexterous digits could mean serious injury later on.

Minimally invasive surgery shown safe and effective treatment for rectal cancer

November 10, 2009

Laparoscopic surgery has been used in the treatment of intestinal disorders for close to 20 years, but its benefits have only recently begun to be extended to people with rectal cancer.

Acetaminophen may be linked to asthma in children and adults

November 5, 2009

New research shows that the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in both children and adults exposed to the drug.

Common pain relievers may dilute power of flu shots

November 3, 2009

With flu vaccination season in full swing, research from the University of Rochester Medical Center cautions that use of many common pain killers -- Advil, Tylenol, aspirin -- at the time of inje

Mending meniscals in children, improving diagnosis and recovery

November 2, 2009

Rosemont, Ill. -- The meniscus is a rubber-like, crescent moon-shaped cartilage cushion that sits between the leg and thigh bone.

New study finds shock-wave therapy for unhealed fractured bones

November 2, 2009

ROSEMONT, Ill -- When fractured bones fail to heal, a serious complication referred to as "nonunion" can develop. This occurs when the process of bone healing is interrupted or stalled.



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