New genomic test spares patients chemotherapy with no adverse effect on survival
23.05.12
Vienna, Austria: Testing a breast cancer tumour for its genomic signature can help identify which patients will need adjuvant systemic therapy (additional chemotherapy) after surgery, and spare its use in those for whom it is not necessary,... "Based on our data, the use of the genomic test could lead to a reduction of nearly 30% in the use of adjuvant chemotherapy without compromising patient outcomes," Dr. Linn will say. Sabine Linn, an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, will say that this is the first study where such a test has been incorporated in decision-making about adjuvant systemic... Although it is effective, the side effects can be distressing.
Source: Science Codex
Autodesk Introduces 2013 Building and Civil Infrastructure Software
23.05.12
“Our design suites and cloud services help meet the demand for BIM by. providing access to a broad set of tools that support projects from. Plant Design Suite 2013, together with expanded cloud services and. software portfolio offers significant additions to the design suites, as. well as expanded web services that allow our customers to collaborate. Building Design Suite 2013, Autodesk. Infrastructure Design Suite 2013 and Autodesk. software and services for building design and construction, civil. , A leader in 3D . design, engineering and entertainment software, announced its 2013. design, engineering and construction professionals address today’s.
Source: MarketWatch (press release)