Erbitux study boosts cancer patients amid regulatory clash
European trial shows nearly a quarter of terminal colon cancer patients improved temporarily with Erbitux plus standard chemotherapy. The results echo an earlier Imclone sponsored study that the FDA did not accept for approval.
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Drive-by shooting kills 53 year old in his yard
In Compton California a young child riding a bicycle in front of a home was killed by a drive by shooting while the mother and three others were wounded. The mother Tracy Martin 34 was struck multiple times as neighbors recall the child Den zel Sanderson as beloved on the street.
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Breakthrough in Angiogenesis Blocker Extends Cancer Survival
New study on Genentech drug Avastin shows modestly increased survival by inhibiting tumor blood vessel growth. Research follows decades of Folkman theory linking angiogenesis to cancer progression. ASCO meeting in Chicago disclosed results. not a cure, but a notable gain in patient outcomes.
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Harvard
Judah Folkman
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American Society of Clinical Oncology
Newly detected virus may explain unexplained infections
A Yale led study reports the metapneumovirus found in 6.4 percent of retested samples from 296 children with respiratory symptoms in late 2001 and early 2002. Researchers say it resembles flu and pneumonia symptoms like SARS but seems less infectious.
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Yale University
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Perry Park Ranch Defends Homes From Wildfires
Residents of Perry Park Ranch Colorado reduced brush and trimmed trees to protect 580 homes without clearcutting in the Pike National Forest. The community earned Firewise recognition from NFPA as insurers consider high risk zones and Congress pushes faster environmental reviews for forest clearing.
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Colo
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Firewise program labels dozen communities in wildfire zones
Twelve of 22 000 communities in wildfire zones have completed the necessary work to be recognized as Firewise. The list includes River Bluff Ranch Wash Wilderness Ranch Idaho Briargate Fla Genesee Colo Emigration Canyon Utah and others across New Mexico Utah Arizona California Florida.
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Utah
Jemez
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