Gene test may spare chemo for some breast cancer patients
A government study tests the Oncotype DX 21-gene assay to guide chemotherapy decisions in early stage breast cancer. Women with low recurrence scores may safely skip chemo, while those with high scores likely benefit. The trial will randomize intermediate-risk patients to chemo or no chemo and follow outcomes.
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Claudia Lowry
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Sheila Taube
National Cancer Institute
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Illinois Eyes 90 Percent Mercury Cut by 2009
Illinois environmental officials and power company lawyers clashed at the first public hearing on a plan to slash mercury emissions by 90 percent statewide by 2009 with 75 percent cuts at individual plants and full 90 percent by 2012. The rule targets mercury entering waterways via coal plants, threatening fish safety and fishable swimmable goals.
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Marcia Willhite
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Bureau of Water
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Meditation shows slight heart health benefits in small study
A government funded study of 103 heart patients found four months of Transcendental Meditation produced modest improvements in blood pressure and insulin levels compared with lectures and stress education. Researchers from Cedars-Sinai and Maharishi University of Management reported bias concerns but defended study integrity.
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Noel Bairey Merz
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Jim Lane
Duke University School of Medicine
Maharishi University of Management
Fairfield
Iowa
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Lane
Vaccine promises near? Gardasil cited as cervical cancer shield
American Cancer Society notes HPV spans over 100 strains with most infections symptomless yet cervical changes may lead to cancer. In trials 21,000 women showed near full protection against pre cancer changes from HPV 16 and 18. Gardasil aims for wide availability but requires physician guidance and continued Pap smears. Smoking abstinence also helps, as tobacco speeds abnormal cell progression.
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American Cancer Society
United States
Afrigie-Gray
Medical identity theft rising as health records go digital
World Privacy Forum warns that medical identity theft is rising with paper records being swapped for electronic health records. Victims may face bills for non-existent surgeries and lasting inaccuracies. Monitor explanations of benefits, request annual payment lists, and obtain copies of medical files. If disputes arise, appeal under HIPAA and notify DHHS. Check credit reports for further signs.
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Privacy Forum
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Federal
Department of Health and Human Services
Cervical cancer risks linked to lifestyle and history
The risks include untreated long term chlamydia infection raising infertility concerns, diet low in fruits and vegetables, obesity, extended oral contraceptive use, multiple pregnancies possibly via HPV exposure, low socioeconomic access to Pap tests, DES exposure in pregnancy, and family history suggesting inherited susceptibility. Source: American Cancer Society.
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