New data show that quadruple therapy in chronic hepatitis C (HCV) patients suppressed the emergence…
Month: April 2011
PegIFN-lambda shows superior virological response and improved safety than PegIFN-alpha-2a
New data found Pegylated Interferon-lambda (PegIFN-lambda) shows superior virological response in HCV patients of genotypes…
Genetic variation linked to longer telomeres and lower risk of bladder cancer
A common genetic variation links to both bladder cancer risk and to the length of…
Antidepressants linked to thicker arteries
Antidepressant use has been linked to thicker arteries, possibly contributing to the risk of heart…
Combining MEK and PI3K inhibitors appears encouraging in a safety study with early signs of anti-tumor activity
The combination of two compounds that inhibit two of the most frequently mutated cancer pathways…
Target for lung cancer chemoprevention identified
Scientists have identified a biomarker for measuring the success of lung cancer chemoprevention, an emerging…
Chronic stress of cancer causes accelerated telomere shortening
A new study lend credence to the idea that improving quality of life affects stress-related…
DNA of 50 breast cancer patients decoded
In the single largest cancer genomics investigation reported to date, scientists have sequenced the whole…
New data show non-alcoholic fatty liver disease will reach epidemic status in the US
According to new data the United States could soon be faced with an epidemic of…
New inhibitor prevented lesions, reduced tumor size in basal cell cancer
A new hedgehog pathway inhibitor demonstrated efficacy in preventing and treating basal cell cancer among…