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In Metastatic Kidney Cancer, 2-Drug Combination Appears Safe And Active
Fox Chase Cancer Center investigators report that a two-drug blockade of mTOR signaling appears safe in metastatic kidney cancer in a phase I trial. Early data suggests that a combination of temsirolimus and bryostatin may be active in patients with rare forms of renal cell cancer, which are less likely to respond to other targeted therapies.

AARP Endorses Bill To Help Americans Get Care In Their Own Homes
More than one million Americans are living in nursing homes, but many would prefer to receive the services they need in their own homes, where they would be more comfortable and potentially save the health care system money in the long run. Unfortunately, many Americans who want to be cared for at home can"t because of a costly institutional bias in Medicaid, which pays for nearly two-thirds of the country"s nursing home residents. While state Medicaid programs are required to provide nursing home care, home and community-based services that are often less expensive are optional, leaving them first in line to be cut in a poor economy.
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One-Two Drug Punch Knocks Down A Lethal Cancer
In the battle against cancer, allies can come from unexpected s. Research at The Jackson Laboratory has yielded a new approach to treating leukemia, one that targets leukemia-proliferating cells with drugs that are already on the market.
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US Navy Culture And Workplace Leads To Heavy Drinking

The nature of the U.S. Navy workplace leads to higher heavy drinking for sailors than for civilians, according to an article in the May issue of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research published by SAGE. Several issues specific to the Navy contribute to problem drinking, according to the study, including the youth of recruits, alternating periods of exertion and boredom, and a culture that emphasizes drinking as a mechanism for bonding, recreation, and stress relief. These conclusions were reached using methods that included a statistical analysis of survey data as well as an analyses of interviews and observations on bases, ships and submarines. In addition to presenting the results of the study, the authors also use it to make observations about the use of mixed methods in conducting this type of research. Methodologically, the study design drew from approaches associated with social psychology, public health, and anthropology, reflecting the disciplines of research team members. "A second purpose of the article is methodological in scope," the authors write. We sought "to use the study findings as a springboard for discussing the challenges and opportunities in carrying out collaborative mixed method research among this population." Mixed methods is a fairly new research method where the investigator collects data and draws inferences using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. "The Impact of Occupational Culture on Drinking Behavior of Young Adults in the U.S. Navy" by Genevieve M. Ames, Michael R. Duke, Roland S. Moore and Carol B. Cunradi is available free of charge for a limited time at http://mmr.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/3/2/129. Jim Gilden SAGE Publications


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