Disease Information - November 21, 2008

Genes Identified That Could Target Cancer

July 28, 2005 - Topics cancer, disease, study, breast cancer and research
Scientists may have pinpointed a telltale set of genes which appear to predict if breast cancer will spread to the lungs.

A team from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center says the genetic "signature" may help predict how serious the disease may be

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Possible Breakthrough In Cancer Screening

July 28, 2005 - Topics cancer, disease, study, breast cancer and research
Scientists may have pinpointed a telltale set of genes which appear to predict if breast cancer will spread to the lungs.

A team from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center says the genetic "signature" may help predict how serious the disease may be

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Gene Pattern May Indicate Spread of Breast Cancer

July 28, 2005 - Topics breast cancer, cancer, disease, study and research
Scientists may have pinpointed a telltale set of genes which appear to predict if breast cancer will spread to the lungs.

A team from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center says the genetic "signature" may help predict how serious the disease may be

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Federal Study Shows 81 Percent of U.S. Toddlers Vaccinated on Time

July 28, 2005 - Topics study, vaccination, child, men and meningitis
Federal health officials report nearly 81-percent of the nation's toddlers are vaccinated on time, a record level that comes five years ahead of government expectations.

Dr. Stephen Cochi, acting vaccine chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the numbers are a testament to the fact parents are recognizing the benefits and importance of vaccinations

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Possible 3rd Case of Mad Cow Disease In U.S.

July 27, 2005 - Topics disease and mad cow disease
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a possible third case of mad cow disease has been discovered by British and American labs.

USDA Chief Veterinarian John Clifford says, "The suspect animal, which was destroyed after having trouble giving birth in April, produced an inconclusive result in an initial round of testing for the brain-wasting disease

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