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- 1/11/2012
Surgery for advanced breast cancer remains a controversial topic
Resection of primary tumour was associated with improved survival in one study, but did not benefit patients in another - 1/11/2012
Survival benefit seen with drugs targeting HER2 genes
Women may be able to add more than six months to progression-free survival in metastatic breast cancer with drugs that target the family of HER2 genes, according to data out of the CLEOPATRA (CLinical Evaluation Of Pertuzumab And TRAstuzumab) trial. - 1/11/2012
Alzheimer’s research on the rebound?
‘Blame the drugs—not the approach’ for recent phase III trial failures, says scientist who finds reasons for optimism - 1/11/2012
Staff need training to deal with aggression in dementia patients
‘Gentle persuasion’ seen as best way to manage volatile situations - 1/11/2012
Resotran for constipation in women
Drug intended for women in whom laxatives have failed to provide adequate relief. - 1/11/2012
Geriatric patients seeking to avoid ‘fates worse than death’
Caregivers need to consider frailty, prognosis in health planning for patients with dementia - 1/10/2012
Dinner tonight: Pesto penne with tuna
- 1/10/2012
Improving wound care can save money, says Cape Breton businesswoman
Cash-strapped health organizations could save money and boost patient health by improving wound care, according to a nurse turned businesswoman based in Cape Breton.