Rogue cancer gene discovered by British scientists

Rogue cancer gene discovered by British scientists

A distinctive type of genetic material that helps cancer cells distribute themselves throughout the body has been found by researchers at the University of East Anglia who have published their findings in the latest issue of the journal Oncogene.

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New skin cancer drug could save lives

New skin cancer drug could save lives

A genetic mutation found in about half of all malignant skin cancer cases is the target for a new experimental drug from Roche Pharmaceuticals, which said recently that the results of a clinical trial had been encouraging.

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Cost of U.S. cancer care to take off in coming decade

Cost of U.S. cancer care to take off in coming decade

Cancer treatment in the U.S. could be set to skyrocket in cost, posing a potentially severe problem for patients and insurers alike, according to a study from the National Cancer Institute.

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Alzheimer’s can be slowed by walking

Alzheimer’s can be slowed by walking

The Radiological Society of North America released the results of a study indicating walking may slow mental decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as healthy individuals.

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U.S. health system presents challenges to IT modernizers

U.S. health system presents challenges to IT modernizers

A government official said there were still substantial barriers to the uptake of new information technology systems in the U.S. health insurance system.

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Telemedicine, the future of health care

Telemedicine, the future of health care

Telemedicine technology has existed for nearly 30 years but it wasn’t widely available to the public until recently.

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