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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever buprenorphine implant to treat opioid dependence

FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence

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New form of treatment designed to last six months
Two new studies could pave the way to major changes in how severe cases of hemophilia are treated. Both studies were published in the May 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

New Findings Offer Hope for Those With Severe Hemophilia

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One study pinpoints when standard therapy works best; another uncovers the promise of a new drug
The 2008 global economic crisis has been linked to a sharp rise in cancer mortality

Global Recession Tied to 260,000 Additional Cancer Deaths

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Health care cuts, unemployment linked to rise in cancer mortality
Women who carry common gene variants linked to breast cancer can still reduce risk of the disease by following a healthy lifestyle

Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Can Be Mediated by Healthy Lifestyle

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Key lifestyle factors include maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, limiting alcohol, no HRT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever buprenorphine implant to treat opioid dependence

FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence

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New form of treatment designed to last six months
The Faculty of Radiation Oncology in Australia and New Zealand has issued recommendations for the use of image-guided radiation therapy. The position paper was published online April 27 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology.

Paper Outlines Image-Guided Radiation Recommendations

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Key recommendations guide safe and effective practice for Australia, New Zealand
Women with atrial fibrillation may be at an increased risk of developing cancer

Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Cancer Risk in Women

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Women with new-onset AF show elevated cancer risk beyond one year of AF diagnosis
Researchers have identified immune genes that may affect mortality in patients with glioblastoma multiforme

Eight Immune Genes Identified As Playing a Role in Glioblastoma

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Discovery might eventually lead to better treatment for glioblastoma multiforme
A predictive model for chemotherapy toxicity has been validated for older patients with solid tumors

Chemotherapy Toxicity Predictive Model Validated

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Predictive model for older adults with cancer validated in independent cohort of 250 individuals
Although overall colorectal cancer rates are declining

DDW: Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Up in Younger People

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Incidence up 11.4 percent in 10 years among Americans younger than 50