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The concept of cancer stem cells responsible for tumour origin, maintenance and resistance to treatment has gained prominence in the field of breast cancer research. The therapeutic targeting of these cells has the potential to eliminate residual disease and may become an important component of a multi-modality treatment. Recent improvements in immunotherapy targeting of tumour-associated antigens have advanced the prospect of targeting breast cancer stem cells, an approach that might lead to more meaningful clinical remissions. Here we review the role of stem cells in the healthy breast, the role of breast cancer stem cells in disease, and the potential to target these cells.

The University of Oxford Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU) proposed that the hypothesis-generating results of the SEAS trial of ezetimibe should be tested by reviewing the combined cancer results from the SHARP and IMPROVE-IT trials of ezetimibe, and reporting on the overall findings to the relevant regulatory authorities, independently of the drug manufacturers.

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The work of a third consultant pathologist at University College Hospital Galway is under review due to concerns about the standard of his work.

Many NHS mental health services are poor, according to a review of the sector by the Healthcare Commission.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A review of health problems reported after women and girls received Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine shows it remains safe and effective for protecting against a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

Impending results of a British review of the link between alcohol price promotion and alcohol abuse could pave the way for proposed legislation to end the practice of happy hours at pubs and nightclubs.

Background:DOTS implementation in Tashkent City started in 2000. Of 1087 pulmonary TB patients started on treatment in 2005, 228 (21%) defaulted. This study investigates who the defaulters in Tashkent are, when they default and why they default.Methods:We reviewed the records of 126 defaulters (cases) and 132 controls and collected information on time of default, demographic factors, social factors, potential risk factors for default, characteristics of treatment and recorded reasons for default.Results:Unemployment, being a pensioner, alcoholism and homelessness were associated with default. Patients defaulted mostly during the intensive phase, while they were hospitalized (61%), or just before they were to start the continuation phase (26%). Reasons for default listed in the records were various, 'Refusal of further treatment' (27%) and 'Violation of hospital rules' (18%) were most frequently recorded. One third of the recorded defaulters did not really default but continued tre

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Title: Sleep Apnea May Spur Night Heart AttacksCategory: health newscreated: 7/22/2008Last Editorial review: 7/22/2008