Genetic test predicts survival in aggressive lymphoma
Researchers report a genetic test that accurately forecasts survival for patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The test may outperform age and stage based methods and could guide treatment choices including experimental drugs or bone marrow transplant, with tandem use possible. The study appears in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Boston
Louis Staudt
National Cancer Institute
New England Journal of Medicine
Ian Mcgrath
International Network For Cancer Research
Brussels
Belgium
Unseen heart disease a major risk for women
Boston AP reports researchers identify cardiac syndrome X as cause of chest pain without typical heart disease signs. The study in The New England Journal of Medicine links irregular microvascular blood flow in heart walls to angina but finds no evidence of higher heart attack risk.
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Boston
New England Journal of Medicine
Starch blocker pill may delay progression to diabetes
A U K study in The Lancet finds the starch blocker acarbose reduces progression from impaired glucose tolerance to diabetes by 25 percent over three years. About 200 million globally are prediabetic. experts warn of a rising epidemic and note side effects and testing challenges limit use.
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London
Lancet Medical Journal
Bayer
United States
Europe
Mosquito Awareness Week Covers Disease Risks in Kansas
Entomology professor George Byers notes three mosquito genera drive most Kansas populations and discusses which species can carry yellow fever malaria and other diseases. CDC data show limited West Nile virus in Kansas with no local human cases, while West Nile has caused several deaths nationwide.
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American Mosquito Control Association
New Jersey
George Byers
University of Kansas
Kansas
Byers
St. Louis
Center For Disease Control
United States
CDC
New York City
Larry Mages
Mages Veterinary Clinic
Ottawa
Mosquito Prevention Tips From Health Experts
Mosquito control guidance urges reducing outdoor activities after dark and wearing long sleeves and pants. Remove standing water from wading pools and containers, change bird bath and pet water daily, and apply DEET or ethyl hexanediol repellents to skin and clothing. Keep yards clear by weeding, mowing, and trimming bushes.
Health Briefs plans cookbook fundraiser for cancer foundation
The Franklin County Cancer Foundation seeks cookbook submissions in memory of cancer victims or survivors. To order, donate a recipe, or get more details, contact Karen McIlvain at 421 S. Poplar or 242-5176. Lawrence Therapeutic Horse Riding Instruction hosts a benefit horse show at 9 a.m. July 6 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Arena. For info, contact Barb Purcell or Leann Williams.
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Franklin County Cancer Foundation
Karen McIlvain
S. Poplar
Lawrence
Douglas County Fairgrounds
THRIL
Barb Purcell
Leann Williams
ARTH-Rx Promises Pain Relief For Human Arthritis
Ocala Florida reports ARTH-Rx a human use liniment derived from horse liniment and pepper peptide shows safety and efficacy for arthritis and other pains. Phillips Gulf Corporation markets roll on nonprescription treatment with limited supplies due to demand. Local availability listed Kramer Drug Store with contact number.
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Ocala
Phillips Gulf Corporation
Arthrx
Hirdsales.com
Kramer Drug Store
S. Main St
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