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Tumors can re-seed themselves, study finds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tumors can not only spread through the body by sending out tiny cells called seeds, but they can re-seed themselves, researchers said in a report on Thursday that may help explain why tumors grow back even after they are removed.
Source:(Reuters)
2009-12-27
Obama signals break with Bush in new science team
WASHINGTON (AFP) - President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday signalled climate change and genetic research will be among his top priorities when he takes office as he named White House science and technology advisers.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama George W. Bush Steven Chu Bill Clinton Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AFP)
2008-12-20
Computers help docs spot breast cancer on X-rays
NEW YORK - A computer is as good as a second pair of eyes for helping a radiologist spot breast cancer on a mammogram, one of the largest and most rigorous tests of computer-aided detection found.
Nations:Israel Source:(AP)
2008-10-02
Vitamin C reduces benefits of cancer drugs: study
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Vitamin C supplements may significantly reduce the effectiveness of several anti-cancer drugs, according to a new study published Wednesday.
Source:(AFP)
2008-10-01
Naps, mammograms may predict stroke risk
What do mammograms, blood-sugar tests and daytime dozing have in common? All may offer clues that someone is headed for a stroke, new studies suggest. Higher stroke risk was seen in women with artery buildups accidentally revealed by mammograms, in non-diabetics starting to have insulin problems, and in older people who tend to nod off a lot.
Nations:U.S.
2008-02-21
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