Bristol immune drug shows strong effect in melanoma study

Posted on Monday, September 29, 2014


Bristol immune drug shows strong effect in melanoma study

By Ben Hirschler MADRID (Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb's immunotherapy drug Opdivo produced markedly improved response rates with fewer toxic side effects compared to chemotherapy in a major melanoma study, underscoring its potential as a new treatment option. The data has been keenly awaited since this is the first presentation of results from a pivotal Phase III clinical trial of a promising new class of drugs designed to help the body's own immune system fight cancer. ...

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Walking is the superfood of fitness, experts say

Women walk together up a hill as they participate in some morning exercise during a visit to Torrey Pines State Park in San DiegoBy Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walking may never become as trendy as CrossFit, as sexy as mud runs or as ego-boosting as Ironman races but for fitness experts who stress daily movement over workouts and an active lifestyle over weekends of warrior games, walking is a super star. For author and scientist Katy Bowman, walking is a biological imperative like eating. In her book, “Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement," she suggests there are movement nutrients, just like dietary nutrients, that the body needs. “Walking is a superfood. ...



New types of health care delivery are improving the 'patient experience'

Commentary: eliminating role of insurers could improve health care delivery.





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