NCI Issues Clinical Announcement for Preferred Method of Treatment for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The National Cancer Institute announces that after a series of trials comparing chemotherapy treatment, they recommend treating advanced ovarian cancer by delivering anticancer drugs via two methods — by IV and directly into the abdomen after surgery.
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NHLBI, NIDDK Issue Statement on NIH Research Into Obesity and Type 2 DiabetesObesity and type 2 diabetes have become major public health problems in this country. Less than half of American adults are at a healthy weight. Approximately one-third of American adults are obese and an additional one-third are overweight and at risk for becoming obese. Alarmingly, approximately 16 percent of children and teens ages six to 19 are also overweight. Overweight and obesity increase the risk of developing numerous serious health problems, including heart disease and type 2 dia ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website