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Biosimilars create opportunities for sustainable cancer care
“Biosimilars are an excellent opportunity to have good, valid drug options that improve the sustainability and affordability of cancer treatment in various countries,” said Professor Josep Tabernero, Chair of the ESMO Cancer Medicines Working Group, from the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. “To do that we…
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Researchers identify mechanism of oncogene action in lung cancer
Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are reporting they have discovered genetic evidence that guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) epithelial cell transforming sequence 2 (Ect2) drives lung adenocarcinoma tumor formation. The researchers note that Ect2 in the past has been associated with cancer. However, this paper demonstrates for the first time that Ect2 is…
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Fast food choices influence kids soda and calorie consumption
Children who order a combination meal at fast-food restaurants are more likely to get a sugary drink that ups the meal’s total calories, according to a new study. Researchers found those beverages such as soft drinks, sweet tea and flavored milk add about 179 more calories to meals. “Sugar-sweetened beverages are increasingly linked to health…
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More than half of older Americans skip dental checkups
Only about one in nine U.S. adults with Medicare coverage have dental insurance, and many of them may be putting off oral healthcare as a result, a recent study suggests. Researchers examined nationally representative survey data for 56 million people on Medicare, the U.S. health program for people 65 and older, and found just 46…