Ablation procedure proves safe, effective, fast
HULIQ.com – Multiple-electrode radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective way of treating patients with liver cancer that can be completed in less time than current ablation techniques, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University
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Progen Pharmaceuticals Raises A$34.1m in Entitlements Offer
Phramalive.com – Progen has now secured sufficient funding to conduct the Phase 3 development of PI-88 in post-resection liver cancer, the conduct of clinical trials of PI-88 in other indications and the development of other product candidates. The Company remains on
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dBusinessNews.com – Progen shares have risen over 200% from a year ago on the back of strong phase II data on liver cancer trials. A number of other companies, such as Acrux and ChemGenex, have also had strong price rises with the market starting to appreciate their
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UPDATE: Egypt says it has identified the mummy of pharaoh Queen
Daily Herald – CAIRO, Egypt — The long-overlooked mummy of an obese woman, who likely suffered from diabetes and liver cancer, has been identified as Queen Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, Egyptian archaeologists said Wednesday. A single
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Bucks County Courier Times – CAIRO, Egypt – The long-overlooked mummy of an obese woman, who likely suffered from diabetes and liver cancer, has been identified as Queen Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, Egyptian archaeologists said Wednesday. Squash Grown
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Bayer Healthcare Submits Marketing Application For Nexavar (Sorafenib
Medical News Today – Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for the approval of Nexavar (sorafenib) tablets for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) i.e. the most common form of liver cancer. The
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German shares close lower on US rate concern, financial stocks UPDATE
Forbes – In addition, Bayer’s US unit Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc said it has submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration along with Onyx Pharmaceuticals for its Nexavar tablets, which treat the most common form of liver cancer.
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Remains of female pharoh, Queen Hatshepsut identified
WTVD – (Cairo-WABC, June 27, 2007) – Egyptian archaeologists say the mummy of an obese woman, who likely suffered from diabetes and liver cancer, has been identified as that of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s most powerful female pharoah. Hatshepsut ruled Egypt
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Community helps teenager fight cancer
KVOA 4 – But for the past few years a lot of his time has been taken up battling a rare form of liver cancer. Financially it has added up. “We have a wonderful insurance plan through his work, but with co-payments and medical bills from the hospital, it adds up
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Queen Hatshepsut identified from remaining tooth
Pravda – The mummy identified as Hatshepsut shows an obese woman, who died in her 50s, probably had diabetes and is also believed to have had liver cancer, Hawass said. But her left hand is positioned against her chest, in a traditional sign of royalty in
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Nexavar Significantly Extends Overall Survival by 44% in Liver Cancer
Genetic Engineering News – CHICAGO , June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( NYSE: BAY ) and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( Nasdaq: ONXX ) today announced that Nexavar(R) (sorafenib) tablets significantly extended overall survival in patients
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Fighting cancer a step at a time
Sharon Herald – David, a Mercer High School graduate who was studying architecture at Kent State University, died 10 years ago at the age of 20 from a rare form of liver cancer. Fighting cancer a step at a time By Matt Snyder Herald Staff Writer MERCER Karen
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628 sickened by recalled peanut butter
Seattle Post Intelligencer – Last updated June 1, 2007 2:55 p.m. PT 628 sickened by recalled peanut butter By JOSH FUNK AP BUSINESS WRITER OMAHA, Neb Liver cancer breakthrough found Prognosis good for TB patient EU launches campaign to tackle back pain Doctors say roller
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Discounter AirTran has extended its tender offer again as part of its
WXIA 11 Alive – Ten-year-old Jonathan Kerr died from liver cancer complications while flying home from his final wish, bear hunting in Canada. A Monroe County judge should rule Monday on whether to release Genarlow Wilson. The 21-year-old in prison for consensual
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Liver Cancer Symptoms and Treatment
eMaxHealth.com – Bayer and Onyx Pharmaceuticals say Nexavar tablets significantly extended overall survival in primary liver cancer versus those taking placebo by 44 percent. Despite liver cancer being extremely rare, with only around ten cases recorded annually in
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