Gout Drug May Help Prevent Liver Cancer
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MONDAY, Sept. 11 (HealthDay News) -- The anti-inflammatory drug colchicine, often used to treat gout and psoriasis, appeared to prevent liver cancer in patients with hepatitis virus-related end-stage liver disease, Mexican researchers report.
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There is substantial difference between alcoholic drinks in their effect on blood levels of uric acid -- and this could affect the likelihood of developing gout -- Harvard investigators have found.
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Drugs used to treat osteoporosis may also help prevent the bone abnormalities that can lead to arthritis of the knee, new research suggests.
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Substances found in cruciferous  vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower, may help protect  people from bladder cancer, a new study shows.
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Red wine ( search ) drinkers may get some added protection against lung cancer ( search ), according to Spanish scientists.
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A common ingredient used to make curry could offer protection against cancer, research suggested today. Researchers believe lower rates of leukaemia in Asia could
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NEW YORK  - Habitual coffee drinking seems  to be associated with a lower risk of developing liver cancer,  according to a study conducted in Japan and reported in the  Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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GlaxoSmithKline's new breast cancer pill Tykerb might help prevent the growth of tumors in some people with a hard-to-treat form of the disease, U.S. researchers reported on Sunday.
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A drug that helps the immune system recognize and attack lung cancer cells may improve survival time among patients with advanced disease.
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Scientists believe they have found a target in the body that could stop gallstones from being formed.
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U.S. scientists have discovered a gene that is the molecular mechanism that enables non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to halt the growth of cancer.
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Blocking a specific enzyme may be enough to check the spread of cancer in the body, researchers believe.
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Scientists reported promising gains Monday for treating colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, showing that chemotherapy before and after surgery to remove liver tumors can help keep the disease in check.
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Arthritis drugs like Celebrex and  the recently withdrawn Vioxx may boost the immune system's  ability to attack brain tumors, and possibly other types of  cancer, researchers said on Friday.
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Men who take Avodart (dutasteride) to treat an enlarged prostate apparently have a reduced risk for developing prostate cancer, a new study indicates.
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Researchers claim chemicals used by plants to combat fungal infection could benefit cancer patients.
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Drinking red wine may help protect against lung cancer, although white wine may slightly enhance the risk, according to a statistical study conducted among Spanish men.