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Variations in a common gene pathway may affect esophageal cancer risk, a dangerous and rapidly increasing type of cancer, according to research by scientists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Since late September, 29 cases of E.coli O157:H7 and related strains have been reported to IDPH. This compares to an average of 18.4 cases during the same time period over the last five years. Of the 29 cases, 22 involve children ages 12 years and younger. Several of these children have been admitted to the hospital and a few have experienced significant kidney damage as a result of their E.coli infection. All E.

SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- In hepatitis C patients with insulin resistance, metformin improved insulin sensitivity and virologic response when added to interferon-ribavirin therapy, according to data from a multicenter trial.