CTI Biopharma’s cancer drug fails late-stage trial, shares tumble
(Reuters) – CTI Biopharma Corp said on Monday its treatment for a type of blood cancer did not meet the main goal of a late-stage trial, sending its shares down…
Horrifying photo of toddler’s leg breaking while on slide with mom
Shona Keetley said that while her son stopped crying, she didn’t realize what happened until later when she watched a video and heard the horrifying snap. (SWNS) This is the…
Team mix affects operating room social behavior
(Reuters Health) – Social behavior in the operating room is significantly affected by the mix of professional roles and the surgeon’s gender, according to researchers who observed 200 surgical procedures.…
Texas teen with autism receives perfect score on standardized math test
Cade Elias was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 years old and did not speak full sentences until age 4. (iStock) A 13-year-old boy from Frisco, Texas, who has…
Cancer diagnosis tied to increased risk of diabetes
(Reuters Health) – People who get diagnosed with cancer may be more likely to develop diabetes, a Korean study suggests. The study included 524,089 men and women, ages 20 to…
‘World Cup’ trophy presented to 5-year-old boy battling cancer
After surviving six weeks of radiotherapy treatment, five-year-old Ben Williams received his very own “World Cup” trophy. (Twitter: Liam Herbert) And the World Cup goes to … After surviving six…
Sticking with the same doctor may extend patients’ lives
(Reuters Health) – Seeing the same doctor over the years helps people live longer, suggests a new international study. “We had nine different countries on four different continents in all…
Patient paralyzed in botched scoliosis surgery gets $135M
Faith DeGrand was left partially paralyzed in after undergoing surgery to correct scoliosis eight years ago. (Fox 2 Detroit) A Michigan jury has sided with a 17-year-old patient after her…
Plan ahead for child’s doctor visits, experts say
(Reuters Health) – Parents can make the most of their time at their child’s routine pediatrician visits by preparing for each appointment, according to a new resource published in JAMA…
Missouri mom warns about danger of hot slides after girl, 4, suffers second-degree burns
Children playing at a playground. (iStock) The sun can burn in more ways than one, a Missouri woman is warning after her 4-year-old daughter suffered second-degree burns on her thighs…