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Solar stocks surge on oil spike, China vows to promote renewable energy
CNN: Solar stocks rallied Wednesday following a surge in oil prices to above $96-a-barrel with…
Cannabinoids May Inhibit Cancer Cell Invasion
Cannabinoids may suppress tumor invasion in highly invasive cancers, according to a study published online…
Environmental Factors Early In Life May Influence Testicular Cancer Risk
The risk of testicular cancer was significantly lower among first-generation immigrants to Denmark, compared with…
Few Cancer Services Provided To Nursing Home Residents, Study Finds
Elderly nursing home residents receive relatively few cancer care services, including screening, surgical treatment, or…
Lung Cancer Cells’ Survival Gene Seen As Drug Target
When a key gene called 14-3-3zeta is silenced, lung cancer cells can’t survive on their…
Anthracyclines Improve Survival In HER2-positive Breast Cancer Patients
Treatment with the class of chemotherapy drugs called anthracyclines improves survival in women with HER2-positive…
Chemotherapy And Tamoxifen Reduce Risk Of Second Breast Cancer, Study Finds
Among breast cancer patients, both chemotherapy and tamoxifen independently reduced the risk of developing a…
Mutation May Cause Inherited Neuropathy
Mutations in a protein called dynein, required for the proper functioning of sensory nerve cells,…
Some Types Of Temporary Neurological Problems Associated With Increased Risk For Stroke, Dementia
Patients who experience symptoms described as transient neurological attacks, such as temporary amnesia or confusion,…