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In Women With DCIS, Protein Predicts Development Of Invasive Breast Cancer: Penn Study
Women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who exhibit an overexpression of the protein HER2/neu have a six-fold increase in risk of invasive breast cancer, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The results, published in the May issue of the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, may help clinicians distinguish between DCIS that requires minimal treatment and DCIS that should be treated more aggressively.
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Increased Risk Of Emphysema Following Childhood Exposure To Tobacco Smoke
Chronic exposure to tobacco smoke in childhood may contribute to early emphysema later in life, according to new research. Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is known to be associated with a variety of serious health problems, but it had not previously been associated with the development of emphysema over the life course. The data was presented on Tuesday, May 19, at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego.
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Prereg Tutor Training Day And Prereg Trainee Pharmacist Programme 2009/10 - Booking Now

Registration forms for the prereg trainee pharmacist programme 2009/10 are now available to download on the NPA members" website. The NPA is also providing training on 26 June 2009 for prereg tutors that have enrolled their prereg on to the NPA"s programme. Sabina Khanom, Assistant Head of NPA Education and Training said: "We would encourage all prereg tutors to attend the training day on 26 June in St Albans, especially those tutors who are new to prereg training. The session will cover the role of a prereg tutor, performace standards, performance review & feedback and dealing with problems that may be encountered whilst tutoring a prereg." The 2008/9 prereg trainee pharmacists completed the programme on 24 April 2009 with Ramesh Yadev from Northway Pharmacy in the West Midlands winning the audit project prize. Ramesh said: "The NPA prereg programme provided me with a thorough revision of the exam syllabus. I feel much more confident now for the exams. The session on the Drug Tariff and Measuring & Fitting Hosiery was particularly excellent." The investment price for the course is ÷£1,500 + VAT including res and accommodation during courses. The study courses will be held in three locations - St Albans, Birmingham and Wakefield. The closing date for bookings is 7 September 2009. To download the application form members log on to: http://www.npa.co.uk/members/education_and_training_pt.php. National Pharmacy Association


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