Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for November 14, 2018. |
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| Biology / Biochemistry |
| Pancreatic cancer cells are 'addicted' to key protein New research on highly aggressive pancreatic cancers finds that a protein fuels cancer cells to the extent that they become 'addicted' to it. |
| Cancer / Oncology |
| Pancreatic cancer cells are 'addicted' to key protein New research on highly aggressive pancreatic cancers finds that a protein fuels cancer cells to the extent that they become 'addicted' to it. |
| New cancer drug safely boosts radiation therapy A new clinical trial finds that a novel drug can boost the strength of radiation therapy in the fight against cancer with 'minimal side effects.' |
| Clinical Trials / Drug Trials |
| New cancer drug safely boosts radiation therapy A new clinical trial finds that a novel drug can boost the strength of radiation therapy in the fight against cancer with 'minimal side effects.' |
| Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine |
| What to know about quinine in tonic water Doctors have used quinine to treat malaria for centuries. It is also what gives tonic water its bitter taste. Learn more about quinine here. |
| Is ear candling safe or effective? Ear candling is a practice during which people use a lit candle to draw earwax and other impurities from the ear. Learn about the safety, side effects, and risks of ear candling here. |
| Ear, Nose and Throat |
| Is ear candling safe or effective? Ear candling is a practice during which people use a lit candle to draw earwax and other impurities from the ear. Learn about the safety, side effects, and risks of ear candling here. |
| Immune System / Vaccines |
| New antibacterial defense mechanism discovered in the nose Scientists have found a new antibacterial defensive "swarm" in the nose. It helps explain how the airway protects itself from bacteria in the air. |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses |
| What to know about quinine in tonic water Doctors have used quinine to treat malaria for centuries. It is also what gives tonic water its bitter taste. Learn more about quinine here. |
| What to know about hepatitis C in men Hepatitis C is a viral illness that affects the liver. Men tend to experience it at higher rates than women, but it is unclear why. Some people believe that it may be due to estrogen's protective effect. Diagnosis and testing can help people find treatment. Learn more about hepatitis C in men here. |
| What to know about late-stage hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can cause substantial liver damage, particularly in the later stages. The treatment and outlook will depend on the progression of the disease. Learn more here. |
| New antibacterial defense mechanism discovered in the nose Scientists have found a new antibacterial defensive 'swarm' in the nose. It helps explain how the airway protects itself from bacteria in the air. |
| Liver Disease / Hepatitis |
| What to know about hepatitis C in men Hepatitis C is a viral illness that affects the liver. Men tend to experience it at higher rates than women, but it is unclear why. Some people believe that it may be due to estrogen's protective effect. Diagnosis and testing can help people find treatment. Learn more about hepatitis C in men here. |
| What to know about late-stage hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can cause substantial liver damage, particularly in the later stages. The treatment and outlook will depend on the progression of the disease. Learn more here. |
| Men's Health |
| What to know about hepatitis C in men Hepatitis C is a viral illness that affects the liver. Men tend to experience it at higher rates than women, but it is unclear why. Some people believe that it may be due to estrogen's protective effect. Diagnosis and testing can help people find treatment. Learn more about hepatitis C in men here. |
| Do penis enlargement methods work? A vast range of products claim to increase the size or girth of a person's penis, though these methods are rarely backed up by scientific research. We look at the effectiveness and side effects of penis enlargement methods. |
| Multiple Sclerosis |
| MS: When good brain cells turn bad MS causes nerve cells to lose their insulating coating. A new study finds that the cells that construct this coat may also be responsible for its demise. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| MS: When good brain cells turn bad MS causes nerve cells to lose their insulating coating. A new study finds that the cells that construct this coat may also be responsible for its demise. |
| Gabapentin: What to know Doctors prescribe gabapentin to treat epilepsy, restless legs syndrome, and some types of nerve pain. Learn more about the uses and potential side effects here. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| What to know about quinine in tonic water Doctors have used quinine to treat malaria for centuries. It is also what gives tonic water its bitter taste. Learn more about quinine here. |
| Pancreatic Cancer |
| Pancreatic cancer cells are 'addicted' to key protein New research on highly aggressive pancreatic cancers finds that a protein fuels cancer cells to the extent that they become 'addicted' to it. |
| Urology / Nephrology |
| What to know about late-stage hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can cause substantial liver damage, particularly in the later stages. The treatment and outlook will depend on the progression of the disease. Learn more here. |
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