Cancer sequencing controls April 15, 2015 It is increasingly common practice for researchers to scan DNA sequence data from tumor biopsies of…
Dying, demented and alone April 15, 2015 Angelo Volandes, assistant professor of medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, authored this…
The complex interplay of genetics and the placebo response April 14, 2015 A provocative new paper introducing the concept of a “placebome” — that is, the complex interplay…
In race for medicare dollars, nursing home care may lag April 14, 2015 Even as nursing homes are busily investing in luxury living quarters, the quality of care is…
California unveils 'precision-medicine' project April 14, 2015 The state of California is launching a US$3-million precision-medicine project. The effort will draw…
Faster, Cheaper Testing April 13, 2015 Smartphone-based device could provide rapid, low-cost molecular tumor diagnosis
New Way to Fight Cancer April 13, 2015 Drug target for ATRA, first precision cancer therapy, identified
New study says Mass. health reform wasn't as beneficial as you think April 13, 2015 A recent study has found that Massachusetts health care reform didn’t completely eliminate the…
The hidden cost of mammograms: More testing and overtreatment April 13, 2015 There’s no question mammograms can save lives by detecting breast cancer early. But they can also…
Is the placebo effect in your DNA? April 13, 2015 Some people feel better after placebo treatments, while others feel no difference unless the drugs…
Smartphone holograms can diagnose cervical cancer April 13, 2015 A selfie might save your life. The camera on your phone could be used to test for cervical cancer…
