October 27, 2020 — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a lotion to treat head lice for nonprescription, or over-the-counter (OTC), use through…
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COVID-19-Related Death Up for Adults With Down Syndrome
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 — Adults with Down syndrome have an increased risk for COVID-19-related death, according to a research letter published online Oct. 21…
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Dasatinib and blinatumomab active for ph-positive ALL in adults
(HealthDay)—Chemotherapy-free induction and consolidation first-line treatment with dasatinib and blinatumomab is associated with a high incidence of molecular response and survival in adults with Philadelphia…
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Model inspired by search for extra-terrestrial life calculates risk of COVID-19 transmission
What are the chances of finding advanced civilizations beyond Earth? In 1961, astronomer Frank Drake developed a mathematical formula to estimate the probability of finding…
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Anti-siglec-8 antibody trial shows promise for treating eosinophilic gastritis and duodenitis
Eosinophilic gastritis and duodenitis are inflammatory diseases characterized by high levels of eosinophils and mast cells (immune system cells) in the stomach and duodenum. These…
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Study discovers potential target for treating aggressive cancer cells
As researchers and medical professionals work to develop new treatments for cancer, they face a variety of challenges. One is intratumor heterogeneity—the presence of multiple…
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Researchers develop tool to better predict treatment course for lung cancer
Personalized treatment options for patients with lung cancer have come a long way in the past two decades. For patients with non-small cell lung cancer,…
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AHA News: Belly Fat May Signal Early Heart Issues for Mexican Americans
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Among Mexican Americans, too much abdominal fat predicts the beginning of a buildup of plaque in…
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CAC Helps ID CVD Risk in Women Receiving RT for Breast Cancer
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2020 — For women with breast cancer, coronary artery calcium (CAC) detected on radiotherapy (RT)-planning computed tomography (CT) scan is associated with…
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Individuals With Blood Group O Have Lower Risk for COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 — Individuals with blood group O may have a reduced risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, and…
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