Saturday, April 25, 2009

Medical News

Medical News

Percentage of positive cores dictates prostate cancer EBRT outcomes

Posted: 20 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

Biochemical failure in intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients receiving dose-escalation external beam radiotherapy is most likely in those with a percentage of positive cores ≥50, US researchers have discovered.

<i>CATSPER1</i> gene targeting potential male contraceptive

Posted: 12 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

A study on two families segregating autosomal-recessive male infertility has identified genetic mutations in the cation channels of sperm 1 gene, suggesting an essential role for normal male fertility.

HBV infection does not adversely affect IVF pregnancy, implantation rates

Posted: 12 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

A study has found high pregnancy and implantation rates of IVF and embryo transfer cycles for couples in which at least one partner is hepatitis B virus seropositive.

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