F.D.A. Postpones Rule on Avastin
he Food and Drug Administration appears to have postponed an expected decision on whether to revoke the approval of the drug Avastin as a treatment for breast cancer. feeds.nytimes.com |
Study backs new heart valve without cracking chest
By LAURAN NEERGAARD 2010-09-23T03:01:52ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Thousands of older Americans who need new heart valves but are too frail to survive the surgery might soon get a chance at an easier option - a way to thread in an artificial aortic valve without cracking their chests.... hosted.ap.org |
Too Young for School, but Ready for Irony
Researchers who recorded families in their homes found that very young children can understand and even use ironic speech, even if they cannot describe it. feeds.nytimes.com |
Breast cancer care 'race gap' not explained by insurance, income
The so-called racial gap in breast cancer care has long been known by researchers, with black and Hispanic women less likely to get recommended ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Tennant Creek alcohol plan branded useless
A caravan park operator in Tennant Creek says the Northern Territory Government's efforts to reduce alcohol consumption in the town are next to useless. abc.net.au |