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New Prostate Cancer Agent Improves Survival by Nearly 5 Months!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by wngai

Excellent news for prostate cancer patients whose cancer has progressed after hormonal treatment and chemotherapy!   An experimental oral agent, MDV3100 (Medivation) was found to improve survival in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer by 4.8 months The new agent, called MDV3100, is … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation from Recurring?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by wngai

Currently, there is no effective drug to treat atrial fibrillation (AF).  Even using the most potent drug, amiodarone, only 50% of the AF patients can have their sinus rhythm maintained for a year.  If you have been diagnosed with AF, … Continue reading →

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