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Lung Defined
One of a pair of organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen, and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
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Cancer key to Lilly plan
Published October 10, 2008, 11:09 pm, Indianapolis Business Journal
John Lechleiter sounded gleeful Oct. 6 after writing a $6.5 billion IOU to acquire the cancer drugs of ImClone Systems Inc. Lechleiter, CEO of Eli Lilly and Co., said, “I couldn’t be more excited about what ImClone brings to Lilly.”
Is It In Your Genes?
Published October 10, 2008, 9:10 pm, The Tampa Tribune
Know your risk for breast cancer (and what you can do about it).
Neotropix initiates enrollment for neuroendocrine cancer study
Published October 10, 2008, 5:41 pm, Pharmaceutical Business Review
Neotropix, a clinical-stage development company focused on neuroendocrine cancer treatments, has started enrolling neuroendocrine cancer patients into an expanded clinical trial of its lead candidate, NTX-010, a tumor-selective naturally-occurring oncolytic virus.
AT13387 (HSP90 inhibitor, Oncology)
Published October 10, 2008, 11:14 am, Pharmalicencing
AT13387 is a potent and selective non-natural product inhibitor of Hsp90 derived from the Company’s Pyramid TM platform. In tumour cells Hsp90 acts as a "molecular chaperone" stabilising and preventing the breakdown of key cancer forming (oncogenic) proteins.
Health unit promotes breastfeeding support and awareness
Published October 10, 2008, 10:12 am, Parry Sound North Star
The first week of October saw World Breastfeeding Week celebrated in Canada. The theme “Go for the Gold” was inspired by the 2008 Olympics designed to support breastfeeding in our communities.
Agency Findings: NASA Buildings in Ohio Didn't Cause Cancer
Published October 10, 2008, 10:03 am, Insurance Journal
A federal health agency determined that two buildings at the NASA Glenn Research Center did not cause cancer among its past and present employees, a survey released October 8 shows. The National I
Africa: Cancer Kills 20 Million People Annually
Published October 10, 2008, 8:52 am, AllAfrica.com
Cancer is set to become the newest epidemic in the developing world. It already kills more people worldwide than HIV/AIDS, Tubercloisis (TB) and malaria combined.
Study By Anthony Norman Advocates Higher Intake Of Vitamin D To Help Prevent Diseases
Published October 10, 2008, 7:07 am, Medical News Today
Essential for life in higher animals, vitamin D, once linked to only bone diseases such as rickets and osteoporosis, is now recognized as a major player in contributing to overall human health, emphasizes UC Riverside's Anthony Norman, an international expert on vitamin D.
Vitamin D to protect vital organs
Published October 10, 2008, 6:24 am, The Times of India
WASHINGTON: Vitamin D, once associated with rickets and osteoporosis, is now recognised as a key player in contributing to overall health, according to the latest research.
New Findings May Improve Treatment Of Inherited Breast Cancer
Published October 10, 2008, 6:07 am, Medical News Today
Scientists have identified some of the elusive downstream molecules that play a critical role in the development and progression of familial breast cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the October 10th issue of the journal Molecular Cell, also identifies a compound found in grapes and red wine as an excellent candidate for treatment of some forms of breast cancer.
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Thu Oct 9
- List of actors who have suffered from Mesothelioma: Here is a list of actors who have suffered from Mesothelioma. 1. Steve McQueen: 1930-1980
Wed Oct 8
- Cancer information by Medical Professionals: Professional oncology cancer information diagnosis, cancer drugs treatment and prevention of breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer ovarian cancer.
- Lung Cancer.org :: I am a loved one/friend
- Two drugs don't boost lung cancer survival - Roche | Markets | Markets News | Reuters: Roche and Genentech said on Monday a Phase III study investigated the addition of Avastin to Tarceva compared with Tarceva alone for the treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, the most common form of lung cancer.
- Red wine may lower lung cancer risk
Mon Oct 6
- Multiple Defendant Corporations named in Asbestos Lawsuit: Multiple defendant corporations have been named in an asbestos lawsuit. At present, 55 corporations have been named.
- What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?, What are the symptoms, prevalence and treatments for the disease?
- Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing HeartFailure (HealthDay)
- Aqua Lung | Scuba Dive Watch, Scuba Diving Watches At Bargain Prices. Cheap Diver Watch: Aqua Lung Dive Gear
- New Treatment for Asbestos Lung Mesothelioma: Lovastatin: Treatment of asbestos lung mesothelioma with lovastatin.
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