- Newer Drugs Beat Gleevec for Leukemia
Two newer drugs, Sprycel and Tasigna, beat out the groundbreaking cancer drug Gleevec in treating people with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), researchers report....
- Leukemia Treatment Breakthrough
Adding Rituxan to standard chemotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia raises three-year survival to 65% and is now the gold standard therapy for most patients....
- Stewart Francke Fights Leukemia One Song at a Time
The songwriter, himself a survivor of leukemia, wins a major award for his efforts to help others with the disease....
- Gene Therapy Cures Adult Leukemia
Two of three patients dying of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) appear cured and a third is in partial remission after infusions of genetically engineered T cells. The technique may work for other cancers, too....
- Childhood Leukemia, Brain Cancer on the Rise
Childhood leukemia and brain cancer are on the rise, and exposure to chemicals in our environment such as chlorinated solvents and the head lice treatment lindane may be partially to blame, according to experts speaking at a conference call sponsored by Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families....
- Green Tea Compound May Fight Leukemia
Supplements that contain a chemical found in green tea show promise for delaying or preventing the need for chemotherapy in people with early-stage chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)....
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has CML Form of Leukemia
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has announced that he's suffered from leukemia for nearly a year....
- Stem Cell Treatment for Leukemia Improved
An experimental stem cell transplant technique could make umbilical-cord blood transplants safer....
- Stem Cell Treatment for Leukemia Improved
An experimental stem cell transplant technique could make umbilical-cord blood transplants safer....
- Basic Interpretation of CBC Blood Tests
The complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most common blood tests ordered by a doctor. A CBC is usually performed as part of a routine medical checkup or an annual medical examination. CBC blood tests examine the three major blood cells: white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC) or erythrocytes, and platelets. These tests could also examine the hemoglobin and hematocrit....
- Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy Linked to Autism
Epilepsy that is difficult to treat may be more common in those with autism than previously believed, new research suggests....
- 114 Years Since England’s First Fatal Car Accident
This year marks a rather solemn anniversary - that of England's first fatal car crash, which occurred 114 years ago in Crystal Palace in south-east London. The accident took place as Mr Edsall was driving his vehicle along the Dolphin Terrace at a speed of about 4 miles per hour....
- Guinea Pig Diseases You Should Know About
It's not a fun subject, but to protect your pet it is always good to know something about guinea pig diseases. Cancer can affect the blood in the case of leukemia, or the mammary glands or reproductive tract of the female....
- HIV/AIDS Cure? FAQ
An HIV infected-patient treated for leukemia with HIV resistant stem cells is the first person to be totally rid of the AIDS virus. WebMD's FAQ explains what this means for people with HIV/AIDS....
- Procedures For Umbilical Cord Blood Storage
The blood inside the umbilical cord after being cut is usually thrown away. As a matter of fact, it has stem cells which are very beneficial for some disorder treatments. They are able to fight some threatening diseases such as leukemia....
- CML Chronic Phase Coping Tips
WebMD provides tips on coping with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia symptoms and explains CML accelerated and blast phases....
- Is Alternative Medicine Risky for Kids?
New research suggests that many complementary and alternative remedies can have significant -- even fatal -- side effects in children....
- Free Pet Food Coupons Can Be Found Online and Will Help You Save on Pet Food
Pets cost money: this is one fact that most animal lovers don't want to admit. The costs can add up significantly. Once you factor in vet visits, rabies shots, getting the animal fixed, toys, accessories, kitty litter, feline leukemia shots, and, of course, food....
- Does Vitamin D Protect Against High BP?
Women who do not have enough vitamin D before menopause may have an elevated risk for developing high blood pressure years later, new research suggests....
- Two-Drug Combo May Help Hard-to-Treat Leukemia
A combination of two drugs -- the chemotherapy drug Fludara and the biologic drug Campath -- may allow people with hard-to-treat chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) to live longer....
- The 60′ Plate Is Costing More
According to research carried out by a popular motoring magazine the discounts that are now available on new 60' plate models are much lower than were previously available. Discounts on new cars have fallen by 12 percent in 12 months and the average price-cut that is now available on new cars is around 1800 pounds. Basically it's now a lot harder to make a saving on new cars than it was...
- Common Treatment Options For High Cholesterol
Being diagnosed with high cholesterol while scary is not the end of the world. With changes in the way you eat and the proper treatment for high cholesterol you can bring it back under control in a relatively short amount of time. The first treatment that almost every doctor recommends is for you to change your eating habits and modify your lifestyle. The typical diet is poor today with...
- Five Causes of Swirl Marks on Your Car Paint
Swirl marks are the bane of car owners and car enthusiasts alike. They make even the best paint job ugly quick! Read on to find out what the normal cause for these swirl marks are. Also learn how to avoid them to give your car the best finish for as long as possible....
- Bavarian Sun
It was warm, but with a chill coming down into the Barbarian gorge, early in the morning, my bones lightly shivered. The sun had melted the last of the light patches of snow on the ground, as we drove along the potato fields. It was spring in the gorge but he sun was extremely warm. We came along the roadside, women were planting in the fields, and their backs were bent carrying seeds in...
- Home Remedy for Acne Marks
Acne is a very common form of skin ailment that many of us face once in our lifetime. The marks that acne leaves behind look very bad and demand for attention. Thanks to the latest advancement in technology these scars can be removed easily. Many even go for cosmetic surgeries to get rid of them. However, there are few home remedies that can be quite effective for treating the acne marks....
- Study Suggests Screening Kids for Cholesterol
Kids with very high cholesterol risk having diabetes and heart attacks as young adults. But current screening misses 1 in 3 fifth-graders who need treatment, a study suggests....
- Gene May Be a Target of Stomach Cancer Treatment
Targeting ASK-1, a gene previously linked to both skin and colon cancer, may be a new way to treat stomach cancer, a study shows....
- Stretch Marks: Causes, Types of Treatment, Prevention, and More
Known by doctors as “striae” (usually “striae distensae” or, in the case of pregnancy, “striae gravidarum”) stretch marks typically appear after rapid weight gain or loss. They are most common during pregnancy and the teen years, when growth spurts and increased levels of steroid hormones cause significant changes throughout the body....
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