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Minorities Wait Longer for Breast Cancer Surgery

Among young women diagnosed with breast cancer,black and Hispanic patients were more likely to wait weeks for treatment,in a new study from California.Source:Reuters Health Health Disparities New Links:MedlinePlus RSS Feed

After a long wait,two arrive,one after the other!

Cystic fibrosis (CF) airways disease is unique,with chronic infection causing a localised but intense inflammatory process,acute in nature,but lasting for years.1 Prevention,eradication and suppression of airway infection have been the cornerstones of CF management,and success with these strategies has been a key factor in improving the outlook for people with [...]

Decline in Heart Transplant Wait List Mortality in the United States Following Broader Regional Sharing of Donor Hearts [Original Articles]

Background—

A change in allocation algorithm in July 2006 allowed broader regional sharing of donor hearts in the United States (US). We assessed if the allocation change has been associated with a decline in wait list mortality in the US.

Methods and Results—

We compared baseline characteristics and outcomes in patients ≥18 years old [...]

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NIH study finds leisure-time physical activity extends life expectancy as much as 4.5 years December 28,2012
Leisure-time physical activity is linked to longer life expectancy,even at low levels of activity regardless of one’s body weight. Transcript […]
Inhaled corticosteroid for childhood asthma may affect adult height December 13,2012
An NIH-funded study has found potential small effect on growth rate among those who use inhaled corticosteroids for asthma. Transcript […]
Food insufficiency linked to frailty December 11,2012
An NIH-funded study shows a link between being frail and food insufficiency. Transcript […]
The science behind cancer screening December 5,2012
Screening can help doctors find and treat some types of cancer early. Transcript […]

Anti-smoking Medication Reduces Alcohol Dependence June 17,2013
A smoking-cessation medication can also help lower alcohol craving and dependence. The finding may lead to another treatment option for alcohol problems. […]
Brain Circuits Involved in Compulsive Behaviors June 17,2013
Researchers identified brain circuits responsible for compulsive behaviors in mice. The findings could lead to new approaches for obsessive-compulsive disorder. […]
Simple Lifestyle Test May Assess Stroke Risk June 17,2013
A tool used to assess cardiovascular disease risk can gauge stroke risk,according to a large analysis. Even small improvements in lifestyle factors could help prevent strokes. […]
BACH2 Helps Orchestrate the Immune Response June 10,2013
Scientists discovered how a gene called BACH2 may affect the development of multiple sclerosis,asthma,Crohn's disease,celiac disease and other allergic and autoimmune diseases. […]