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Archive for December, 2009

Swine Flu Update

Vaccine for swince flu is safe and serious reactions were reported in 204 of 46.2 million doses of H1N1 vaccines distributed.
Treatment of swince flu is effective. Swine flu A (H1N1), Seasonal flu A (H1N1), Seasonal flu A (H3N2) and Seasonal flu (type B) are all sensitive to Zanamivr. All (but seasonal flu A) are sensitive [...]

New Cancer Target for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Physician-scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered a molecular mechanism that may prove to be a powerful target for the treatment of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects lymphocytes, or white blood cells. By exploiting this mechanism, researchers have been able to powerfully suppress tumor formation in lab testing and in animal [...]

Exercise Is Good Medicine For Lymphoma Patients

The Healthy Exercise for Lymphoma Patients (HELP) trial, a three-year study led by Kerry Courneya, Canada Research Chair in physical activity and cancer in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, found that a regimen of aerobic exercise training produced significant improvements in physical functioning and overall quality of life benefits in patients with lymphoma.
Researchers [...]