Researchers from UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center report that a new drug in preliminary tests has shown promising results with very manageable side effects for treating patients with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The results were presented at the 2013 meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology today in Chicago by Dr. Antoni Ribas, professor of medicine in the UCLA division of hematology-oncology, who led the research. Following Ribas' presentation, the study was published online ahead of press in the New England Journal of Medicine. ...

CHICAGO, IL – A new test may help identify newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients more likely to benefit from bevacizumab (Avastin®), according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The results of the study were presented today at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. This study is associated with RTOG 0825, a large multi-center Phase III trial that evaluated the addition of bevacizumab to standard chemoradiation and maintenance temozolomide in treating newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Half of the participants ...

CHICAGO, JUNE 2, 2013 — The combination of the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab and the investigational antibody drug nivolumab led to long-lasting tumor shrinkage in more than half of patients with metastatic melanoma, according to results from a Phase I trial simultaneously published online on Sunday, June 2, in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center researchers at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Several patients experienced tumor shrinkage of more than 80 percent within ...

Chicago, IL – The angiogenesis inhibitor bevacizumab (Avastin) failed to increase overall survival (OS) or statistically significant progression-free survival (PFS) for glioblastoma patients in the frontline setting, according to research led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The study was presented today on the plenary session of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2013 Annual Meeting by Mark Gilbert, M.D., professor in MD Anderson's Department of Neuro-Oncology. Glioblastoma is both the most common and lethal form of brain ...

CHICAGO -- Even though a majority of U.S. oncologists report satisfaction with their careers, many say they have experienced at least one symptom of burnout, a Mayo Clinic-led study has found. The study was released during the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting in Chicago. "Oncology can be a tremendously rewarding area of medicine, but caring for patients with cancer is also demanding and stressful," says lead author Tait Shanafelt, M.D., a Mayo Clinic hematologist/oncologist. "Oncologists work long hours, supervise the administration of highly toxic ...

(CHICAGO) The HER2 growth-factor gene is known to be over-active in breast and gastro-esophageal cancers. But now, irregularities in the genes 's expression — among them mutations, amplifications, substitutions, and translocations — have been found in 14 different advanced solid tumors. The results of the study of more than 2,000 tumors, being presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), both surprised researchers and provided hope that some of these tumors might benefit from the three anti-HER2 therapies now in clinical use. "No ...

(CHICAGO) Patients with cancer that has spread to their bones are often treated with radiation therapy to reduce pain. But if that treatment doesn't work, or can't be used again, a second, effective option now exists. Results of a clinical trial on the new therapy, presented by a researcher at Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center, is being presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Mark Hurwitz, MD, Director of Thermal Oncology for the Department of Radiation Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital reported that the treatment, ...

CHICAGO – The kidney and liver cancer drug sorafenib holds metastatic thyroid cancer at bay for nearly twice as long as a placebo, according to results of a randomized phase III trial, which will be presented today by a researcher from the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in a plenary session during the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting (Abstract #4). If approved for use in thyroid cancer patients by the Food and Drug Administration, sorafenib (Nexavar), a kinase inhibitor that mediates tumor ...

Doctors and nurses in the UK that are injured in the course of treating injured patients cannot currently test that patient for HIV without their consent. In emergency situations where the patient is unconscious, such consent cannot be given, putting healthcare staff at risk of subsequent legal action if they test the unconscious patient. In a session taking place at Euroanaesthesia (the annual congress of the European Society of Anaesthesiology [ESA]), senior UK anaesthetists will discuss the need for a change in the law to protect both patients and healthcare workers. ...

One of the most difficult moments faced by anaesthetists and other healthcare staff is when to carry on attempts to resuscitate a person, and when those efforts should reasonably stop. This dilemma is the subject of a session at Euroanaesthesia, the annual congress of the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA). In the first part of the session, Dr Jose Solsona, Director of the ICU Department and Chair of the Ethics Committee at Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain, will outline scenarios in which it is advised not to begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) efforts, ...

Family caregivers face unique challenges and need innovative ways to manage those challenges. Online counseling is one option that many caregivers are considering, but without accurate information about how to choose an online counselor, these caregivers may not get what they need. Dr. Maheu said, "Caregivers often need help but make their own needs secondary to those of their loved ones. When choosing a professional for support, the professional be trained not only in how to help you with your situation, but must also be trained in how to protect you from hackers, ...

Ruggedness, Durability, and Enhanced Mobility Make the Durabook TA10 the Perfect Solution for Virtually Any Challenging or Remote Environment GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, announces that its latest Durabook high-end, rugged tablet, designed and engineered for demanding industrial and field applications, is now available. With its unique ruggedness, toughness, and durability, the Durabook model TA10 makes perfect sense for any worker whose job takes place in what can best be described ...

Just as relevant and revelatory today as when it first premiered in 1991, playwright Keith Curran's Walking the Dead finds folly amidst tragedy. The story begins at a funeral, where shock artist Maya Deboats has gathered friends and family to pay respects and build an artistic "installation memorial" to Maya's recently murdered lover Veronica. As the cast of outspoken eccentrics—including a bigoted mother, an alcoholic ex, and a failed documentary maker— share their memories of the deceased, the play flashes back to Veronica's life as a transgendered man named ...

MS Turanor PlanetSolar, the world's largest, solar-powered yacht ever constructed, will sets sail this month on a transatlantic, scientific expedition to study climate change. In only 22 days, the vessel broke its existing Guinness World Record for completing the fastest transatlantic crossing with a solar boat, solely operated without any fuel or CO2 emissions. The sun-powered, 102-ft. catamaran will dock in 16 different cities along its journey and make its U.S. debut with a stopover in Miami at Sunset Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC), South Florida's only five-star, certified ...

The Health Law Firm has announced that Catherine T. Hollis, J.D., has joined the firm as an attorney at its Altamonte Springs office. Her practice will focus on the representation of health professionals and licensed health facilities in litigation, licensing and disciplinary issues, contracts, appeals, administrative hearings, regulatory matters, and Medicare and Medicaid defense. Ms. Hollis earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in May 2011. Ms. Hollis is licensed to practice in the state of Florida. She is currently a member ...

Intellinet, a management consulting and Microsoft-centric technology services firm, announced that CFO Brian Benson was recently recognized as a finalist for the Atlanta Business Chronicle's CFO of the Year Award. Brian Benson joined Intellinet in 2006 as Director of Finance and initiated a series of accounting and financial management policies and practices, providing the vision and acumen to position the organization for growth. As CFO and a member of the senior leadership team, he is responsible for the internal operations of the company including Finance, Legal, ...

Golden Cat Films has recently completed production on the thriller Clock Out.This title had an appearance at Cannes in 2013 and the film is action packed. The first official trailer for Clock Out shows many of the film's characters and Toby's desperate situation. Clock Out was filmed in both Paducah, Kentucky and Venice Beach, California. The film is an action-drama, shot through the lens of a true artist, Brad Hodge. Sets in both these cities were used and filmmakers were tasked with marrying the two. With a little graffiti and some great acting on set, the film pans ...

We can all think of times when a misunderstanding has caused big problems. We spend our entire lives communicating but we're normally too busy getting our message out there to worry about whether it has been effective. That is why during "Effective Communication Month" a Solo-E.com certified expert is making sure every action or word, spoken or written is communicated to the right people in the right way and is urging other businesses to do the same. From June 1st to the 30th Michele Pariza Wacek will be the taking the time to communicate effectively with her ...

One-hundred and fifteen practice owners and staff gathered in midtown Manhattan this month to discover how to take their practices to the next level, and beyond, at a two-day workshop conducted by Sterling, a consulting company located in Southern California. "Practice owners are highly trained professionals who are competent in their specialties," says Kevin Wilson, Sterling CEO. "However, most are not taught the management side of running a practice in school. Our goal is to bring up their executive skills to be on par with their technical skills. Our ...

With so many affected by the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas, AMF Bowling Centers is hosting a nationwide event on Sunday, June 9 to raise funds for the American Red Cross. From noon to 6 p.m. on June 9, $5 from the purchase of every bowling session at all AMF centers will be donated to the American Red Cross in support of their relief efforts for those affected by the recent tornadoes. Bowling sessions include shoe rental and individual center pricing can be found on the AMF website. "With one of our centers, AMF Moore Lanes, destroyed by the tornado ...

After over fifteen years in Arts and Leadership Education, Lisa Phillips has recently named her Top 15 choices for the "Best Book on Leadership" for Arts Educators. "These books are a must read for any teacher who is dedicated to their students' success in life," she said in a private interview Thursday, May 30th, 2013. The designation given to this list of Top 15 "Best Books on Leadership" arose after Lisa Phillips spent more than a decade hunting for the perfect book on leadership and success. "I was blown away by the lack of resources ...

E.B. Tool Company of Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, is excited to announce the launch of the Kwick Gripper nail removal tool. Now available for purchase, this innovative tool makes it easy to pull out nails, bolts, staples, and other hard-to-remove fasteners. Ben Eby, the creator of the Kwick Gripper, came up with the idea for this unique tool while working on a home project with his father. After working with many poorly designed tools to remove nails from wood, he decided to create his own. The Kwick Gripper nail remover has some important features that set it apart from ...

Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI, launches the new Model 6239 Audio and Video XLR 3-Pin & BNC Coax Interface, A/B Switch. This manual switch is designed in a desktop configuration. The Model 6239 allows quick and easy connection of Audio and Video channels to either of two remote locations. The audio channel utilizes XLR 3-pin microphone connectors and cabling. The video channel utilizes BNC Coax connectors and cabling. This switch is controlled simply via a front-panel rotary knob. All three pins of the XLR connectors, and both center conductor and ...

BodyHealth.com, founded by Dr. David Minkoff to provide supplemental products for and educational materials on protien synthesis, body detoxification, and nutrition, has partnered with AffiliateManager.com, a premier affiliate management agency, to launch the BodyHealth.com affiliate management program. BodyHealth.com was established in March of 2000 to fulfill a need in the market for assisting doctors in providing the best in supplementation products for patients. Metal-Free is the product that BodyHealth first started with at their LifeWorks Wellness Center, and from ...

The winner of the contest will receive a $100 American Express gift card and a GWC prize package. The community is located at http://www.WebSphereUserGroup.org. "Our members love getting tips and tricks from their peers, so what a better way to share than through videos? Ideas will be collected and can be voted on from June 1 to June 15, so propose your ideas and vote today!" says Steve LaFond, Community Manager for the Global WebSphere Community. "The video demonstrations will be posted from June 16 to June 30 and a winner will be selected on July 2, ...