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Genetic clues to breast cancer

Posted: Published on September 24th, 2012

NEW YORK Scientists reported Sunday that they have completed a major analysis of the genetics of breast cancer, finding four major classes of the disease. They hope their work will lead to more effective treatments, perhaps with some drugs already in use. Don't miss these Health stories Many of us have done it -- checked our phones to read a new text or send a quick tweet as we stroll down the street. While we know we should watch where were going, we think, worst case: well bump into the person in front of us, or trip. But experts are blaming texting and walking on the rising number of pedestrian injuries and deaths among teens. The new finding offers hints that one type of breast cancer might be vulnerable to drugs that already work against ovarian cancer. The study, published online Sunday by the journal Nature, is the latest example of research into the biological details of tumors, rather than focusing primarily on where cancer arises in the body. The hope is that such research can reveal cancer's genetic weaknesses for better drug targeting. "With this study, we're one giant step closer to understanding the genetic origins of the four … Continue reading →

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Probe sought into status of stem cell therapy in the Philippines

Posted: Published on September 24th, 2012

The World News (WN) Network, has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to user privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for wn.com, as well as e-mail newsletters. We do not collect personally identifiable information about you, except when you provide it to us. For example, if you submit an inquiry to us or sign up for our newsletter, you may be asked to provide certain information such as your contact details (name, e-mail address, mailing address, etc.). When you submit your personally identifiable information through wn.com, you are giving your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you would prefer that we not collect any personally identifiable information from you, please do not provide us with any such information. We will not sell or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties without your consent, except as otherwise disclosed in this Privacy Policy. Except as otherwise disclosed in this Privacy Policy, we will use the information you provide us only for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or in connection with the service for which you provided such … Continue reading →

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Two year study reveals gay people 'seven times more likely to take illegal drugs than general population'

Posted: Published on September 24th, 2012

One in five show signs of dependency on drugs or alcohol according to study by university Cannabis, 'poppers', cocaine, and ecstasy among the most widely used By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 13:18 EST, 23 September 2012 | UPDATED: 13:45 EST, 23 September 2012 Gay people are seven times more likely to take illegal drugs than the general population, a new study conducted over two years has found. And one in five show signs of dependency on drugs or alcohol. The report, conducted by the Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) and the University of Central Lancashire, sampled more than 4,000 people over two years. New study: The research claims gay people are seven times more likely to take illegal drugs than the straight population More than a third of gay, lesbian and bisexual people took at least one illegal drug in the last month, according to the study - the largest of its kind to date. This compares to 5 per cent of the wider population who admitted using a drug in the last month in the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW). According to the researchers the most widely used substances among those surveyed were party drugs such as … Continue reading →

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Drug use 'seven times higher' among gays

Posted: Published on September 24th, 2012

Whether it is a coping mechanism in the face of homophobia or just hectic partying is not clear, but new figures suggest that gay people are seven times more likely to take illegal drugs than the general population, with one in five of those surveyed showing signs of dependency on drugs or alcohol. More than a third of gay, lesbian and bisexual people took at least one illegal drug in the last month, according to the largest study of its kind. Whether drug use is a psychological crutch, a way of integrating into the "scene" or perhaps both, that figure compares to 5 per cent of the wider population who admitted using a drug in the last month in the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW). Campaigners yesterday described the findings as a "wake-up call", while specialists warned that gay people risk being "excluded" from traditional drug treatment services. The report, conducted by the Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) and the University of Central Lancashire, who sampled more than 4,000 people over two years, warns that there is "significant problematic substance use among lesbian, gay and bisexual people" and a risk of "substantial hidden harm". The most widely used … Continue reading →

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Newspapers: Hospitals inflate prices on chemo drugs

Posted: Published on September 24th, 2012

CHARLOTTE Large nonprofit hospitals in North Carolina are dramatically inflating prices on chemotherapy drugs at a time when they are cornering more of the market on cancer care, an investigation by two newspapers has found. The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer of Raleigh found hospitals are routinely marking up prices on cancer drugs two to 10 times over cost. Some markups are far higher. It's happening as hospitals increasingly buy the practices of independent oncologists, then charge more sometimes much more for the same chemotherapy in the same office. Asked about the findings, hospital officials said they are relying on a longtime practice of charging more for some services to make up for losses in others. Hospitals have a name for this: cost-shifting. "The drug itself may just be the vehicle for charging for the services that are provided (elsewhere)," said Joe Piemont, president of Carolinas HealthCare System, a $7 billion chain that runs about 30 hospitals. The rising price of cancer treatment has financially devastated many families, while driving up insurance costs and causing some patients to put off needed treatments. "If you have enough money or good-enough insurance, it may not be an issue for you," … Continue reading →

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Newspaper: Hospitals inflate prices on chemo drugs

Posted: Published on September 24th, 2012

CHARLOTTE Large nonprofit hospitals in North Carolina are dramatically inflating prices on chemotherapy drugs at a time when they are cornering more of the market on cancer care, an investigation by two newspapers has found. The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer of Raleigh found hospitals are routinely marking up prices on cancer drugs two to 10 times over cost. Some markups are far higher. It's happening as hospitals increasingly buy the practices of independent oncologists, then charge more sometimes much more for the same chemotherapy in the same office. Asked about the findings, hospital officials said they are relying on a longtime practice of charging more for some services to make up for losses in others. Hospitals have a name for this: cost-shifting. "The drug itself may just be the vehicle for charging for the services that are provided (elsewhere)," said Joe Piemont, president of Carolinas HealthCare System, a $7 billion chain that runs about 30 hospitals. The rising price of cancer treatment has financially devastated many families, while driving up insurance costs and causing some patients to put off needed treatments. "If you have enough money or good-enough insurance, it may not be an issue for you," … Continue reading →

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People's Pharmacy: Statin interaction proved fatal

Posted: Published on September 24th, 2012

Q: At age 71, my mother was taking medicine for diabetes, high cholesterol and a few other conditions. Her doctor changed her statin drug but didn't modify the dose. Within a few months, she lost the ability to move from the neck down and was in the hospital going through test after test after test. I started looking into her meds and discovered the reason for her rhabdomyolysis: The effect of the more potent statin was eight times higher than it should have been. This was in part because it interacted with other medications she was on. She was in the hospital for three months. After she got out, she survived at home for just six more months. A: Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially fatal reaction in which the muscles break down and the kidneys fail. Older people may be particularly susceptible to such rare but dangerous side effects from statins. We are so sorry to learn that your mother suffered this deadly consequence. Statin drugs vary in their potency. More powerful statins are generally prescribed at lower doses. Some statins interact with other medications and require dosage adjustment. Lower doses of simvastatin are needed, for example, when people are also … Continue reading →

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Probe sought into status of stem cell therapy in the Philippines

Posted: Published on September 23rd, 2012

The World News (WN) Network, has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to user privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for wn.com, as well as e-mail newsletters. We do not collect personally identifiable information about you, except when you provide it to us. For example, if you submit an inquiry to us or sign up for our newsletter, you may be asked to provide certain information such as your contact details (name, e-mail address, mailing address, etc.). When you submit your personally identifiable information through wn.com, you are giving your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you would prefer that we not collect any personally identifiable information from you, please do not provide us with any such information. We will not sell or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties without your consent, except as otherwise disclosed in this Privacy Policy. Except as otherwise disclosed in this Privacy Policy, we will use the information you provide us only for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or in connection with the service for which you provided such … Continue reading →

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Probe sought into status of stem cell therapy in the Philippines

Posted: Published on September 23rd, 2012

The World News (WN) Network, has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to user privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for wn.com, as well as e-mail newsletters. We do not collect personally identifiable information about you, except when you provide it to us. For example, if you submit an inquiry to us or sign up for our newsletter, you may be asked to provide certain information such as your contact details (name, e-mail address, mailing address, etc.). When you submit your personally identifiable information through wn.com, you are giving your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you would prefer that we not collect any personally identifiable information from you, please do not provide us with any such information. We will not sell or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties without your consent, except as otherwise disclosed in this Privacy Policy. Except as otherwise disclosed in this Privacy Policy, we will use the information you provide us only for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or in connection with the service for which you provided such … Continue reading →

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Streep attracts hundreds to suburban epilepsy benefit

Posted: Published on September 23rd, 2012

Article updated: 9/22/2012 8:33 AM Meryl Streep meets a guest Friday during a VIP cocktail hour at a fundraiser for The Charlie Foundation to Help Cure Pediatric Epilepsy, held at Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer Meryl Streep speaks at a fundraiser for The Charlie Foundation to Help Cure Pediatric Epilepsy at Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale on Friday. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer Meryl Streep takes the podium for a speech and applauds the parents of epileptic children and all those involved in helping them on Friday at a fundraiser for The Charlie Foundation to Help Cure Pediatric Epilepsy, held at Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer Film director Jim Abrahams and Streep sit with the Daily Herald for an interview Friday before the fundraiser dinner for Abrahams foundation, The Charlie Foundation to Help Cure Pediatric Epilepsy. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer Meryl Streep wipes away tears Friday after being introduced by Charlie Abrahams, the namesake for The Charlie Foundation to Help Cure Pediatric Epilepsy. View post: Streep attracts hundreds to suburban epilepsy benefit … Continue reading →

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