HEALTH
Taking The Guesswork Out Of Kidney Cancer
The molecular test kit for kidney cancer helps to classify patients according to their predicted response to existing drugs.
HCV Genotype 1 Most Prevalent Worldwide
One third of the world's 83 million genotype 1 carriers reside in East Asia.
GWAS Uncovers The Genetic Basis of Schizophrenia
The results of a genome-wide association study (GWAS) suggest that the immune system might be involved in schizophrenia.
East Asian-Specific Breast Cancer Genes Found
Scientists have pinpointed three genetic regions associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in East Asians.
MSF Treats First CMV Patients With Oral Drugs
Through a deal brokered with drug manufacturer Roche, CMV patients in Myanmar now need not endure painful injections directly into the eye.
TB Diagnosis: Rollout Strategy As Important As New Tests
A study shows that improving the doctor referral network could have just as much impact on TB as implementing expensive new testing.
Acupuncture Can Treat Hot Flashes
A review of more than 100 studies shows that menopausal women may benefit from acupuncture to treat hot flashes.
Exercise Is The Best Medicine
Postmenopausal women should do moderate to high intensity exercise five times a week to enjoy better physical and mental function, study says.
Shorter Sleep, Faster Aging
The less an elderly person sleeps each day, the greater their decline in cognitive function, study shows.
