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Study finds non-hormonal therapies can relieve hot flashes in women with breast cancer
Many women enduring hot flashes experience the heat, sweat and reddened upper body as an uncomfortable inconvenience. However, hot flashes can greatly diminish a woman's quality of life, disrupting sleep at night or causing embarrassment as she goes about her daily business. Many women enduring hot flashes experience the heat, sweat and reddened upper body as an uncomfortable inconvenience ...

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:22:02 -0700

Swedish Expands its Scientific Research Program
- Dr. Mark Reisman named chief scientific officer and head of research SEATTLE, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Swedish announced it is expanding its research program to benefit more patients in the Pacific Northwest region. Swedish's goal is to enhance its longstanding research program to provide patients with the latest, most innovative, promising treatments. The program will also ...

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:15:14 -0700

ZymoGenetics Shares Surge on Bristol-Myers Squibb Buyout
ZymoGenetics hit a 52-week high Wednesday on the announcement that the biopharmaceutical company will be acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb for $885 million. Shortly after the deal was revealed, several law firms announcement an investigation into its board of directors for possible breach of fiduciary duty.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:14:46 -0700

Treatment with acupuncture, massage, a good night's sleep explored in arthritis program for women
Empowerment is the goal of an upcoming girls night out aimed at helping women treat their arthritis and fibromyalgia in ways they may not have thought about before.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:32:02 -0700

SWOG names 5 cancer researchers outstanding Young Investigators
( University of Michigan Health System ) SWOG, one of the nation's largest cancer clinical trial cooperative groups, has selected five talented researchers for its Young Investigators Training Course, an intensive, three-day workshop in how to develop and conduct cancer clinical trials.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:35:52 -0700