Day: February 9, 2017

Researchers develop computer machine-learning model to predict remission or relapse in AML patients

Researchers have developed the first computer machine-learning model to accurately predict which patients diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, or AML, will go into remission following treatment for their disease and which will relapse. “It’s pretty straightforward to teach a computer to recognize AML, once you develop a robust algorithm, and in previous work we did it with almost 100 percent accuracy,” said Murat Dundar, senior author of the disease-progression study and associate professor of computer science in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Older adults living in poor and violent neighborhoods at increased risk for depression, study finds

Older adults who live in poor and violent urban neighborhoods are at greater risk for depression, a study by researchers from UC Davis, the University of Minnesota and other institutions published Jan. 23 in the journal Health & Place has found. The research specifically showed that older adults who lived in neighborhoods with more homicide and a higher poverty rate experienced more depressive symptoms.

Montgomery woman thanks LifeSouth for saving her life

Jenny Dodson said she is “glad” she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer last year because it required her to lean on her faith and gave her a testimony. Now, that she is cancer-free and just celebrated her one year anniversary with her husband, Rad, she says her future is bright.

4 Pattaya communities get dengue, Zika update

Pattaya health workers updated residents of four Pattaya neighborhoods on efforts to exterminate mosquitos potentially carrying the dengue fever and Zika viruses. Pattaya health workers updated residents of four Pattaya neighborhoods on efforts to exterminate mosquitos potentially carrying the dengue fever and Zika viruses.

4 Pattaya communities get dengue, Zika update

Pattaya health workers updated residents of four Pattaya neighborhoods on efforts to exterminate mosquitos potentially carrying the dengue fever and Zika viruses. Pattaya health workers updated residents of four Pattaya neighborhoods on efforts to exterminate mosquitos potentially carrying the dengue fever and Zika viruses.

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Jen was diagnosed with a rare cancer and underwent dozen of rounds of chemo and a half dozen surgeries before she died in 2011. Additionally, WGN writer Rebecca Bodner and her husband Keith are big cycle for survival advocates as he continues his own 8 year battle against a rare sarcoma.

Indians love salt a pinch too much: Australia study

An average Indian consumes about 119 per cent more salt per day than the official World Health Organisation recommendation, a study has revealed. The study conducted by the Australia-based George Institute of Global Health notes that most people exceed the recommended limit of two gm per day with the daily consumption going up to 10.98 gm.

Indians love salt a pinch too much: Australia study

An average Indian consumes about 119 per cent more salt per day than the official World Health Organisation recommendation, a study has revealed. The study conducted by the Australia-based George Institute of Global Health notes that most people exceed the recommended limit of two gm per day with the daily consumption going up to 10.98 gm.

Florida Doctor Wrongly Diagnosed Patients with Cancer

Dr. Gary Marder in Port St. Lucie has agreed to pay up to $18 million to reimburse the government for Medicare payments on patients who were not ill. Prosecutors allege that Dr. Marder falsely diagnosed patients with skin cancer and put them through medically unnecessary radiation treatments, pocketing millions from the insurance companies.

Florida Doctor Wrongly Diagnosed Patients with Cancer

Dr. Gary Marder in Port St. Lucie has agreed to pay up to $18 million to reimburse the government for Medicare payments on patients who were not ill. Prosecutors allege that Dr. Marder falsely diagnosed patients with skin cancer and put them through medically unnecessary radiation treatments, pocketing millions from the insurance companies.

UN: China moves to stop taking organs from prisoners

The World Health Organization says China has taken steps to end its once-widespread practice of harvesting organs from executed prisoners but that it’s impossible to know what is happening across the entire country. At a Vatican conference on organ trafficking this week, a former top Chinese official said the country had stopped its unethical program, but critics remain unconvinced.

TRACON Pharma Announces Top-Line Results From NCI-Sponsored Phase 2…

Combination of TRC105 and Avastin did not improve the median progression free survival versus single agent Avastin in recurrent glioblastoma patients Combination was associated with a non-significant increase in overall survival SAN DIEGO, Feb. 09, 2017 — TRACON Pharmaceuticals , a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel targeted therapeutics for cancer, wet age-related macular degeneration and fibrotic diseases, today reported top-line results from a randomized Phase 2 clinical trial of TRC105 in recurrent glioblastoma funded and conducted by the Clinical Therapy Evaluation Program of the National Cancer Institute .

Immune Therapeutics Strengthens Balance Sheet; Reiterates Outlook For …

Immune Therapeutics, Inc. , a clinical-stage company developing novel therapies for the treatment of immuno-inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced it has further strengthened its balance sheet through the refinancing of its largest remaining convertible debenture of $321,846 – in full. By redeeming that debenture and refinancing it with debt at more favorable terms – by one institutional investor who is favorably inclined toward IMUN’s fundamentals – the Company is one step closer towards positive cash flow.

Mingo BOE discusses flu prevention –

… flu activity continues to increase nationwide. The report explains that the number of people that have visited a health care professional for flu like symptoms has increased. The summary also indicates that the current amount of people visiting a …

The perfect Valentinea s Day gift: time

In case you haven’t noticed the hearts and flowers and gift suggestions, I’m here to tell you Valentine’s Day is Tuesday. Plenty of people think it’s a “Hallmark holiday” dreamed up by some romantic to sell cards, flowers and gifts.

Renowned Oklahoma heart surgeon dies at age 91

… a day after he died. “He was fearless, and he never doubted his skill,” said Stanley Hupfeld , former Integris Health CEO who knew Zuhdi for several years. “To do that kind of groundbreaking work … that takes courage.” Zuhdi was born in Lebanon on …