Administrative Supplements for Tobacco Research on the Role and Impact of Flavors

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The NIH Institutes and Centers have announced an Administrative Supplement opportunity available to eligible NIH awardees with active R01, P01, P50, U01, U19, and U54 grants/cooperative agreements issued by one of the participating organizations (ODP, NCI, NHLBI, NIAAA, NICHD, NIDA).

The supplements are intended to generate data regarding the role and impact of flavors in cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. They come at an interesting time as the FDA has recently come under fire for its proposal to regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes. A group of state attorneys general wrote a letter to the FDA, stating their support of the regulations but proposing additional steps, particularly regarding the sale and marketing to youth. Continue reading →

The Latest Developments in Cancer Research and the Fist Bump

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Here are a few highlights of cancer research news that have recently caught my attention:

  • A recent study demonstrates why brain tumors are more common in men than women. The results are noted in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
  • Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed blood and saliva tests that help predict HPV-linked oral cancers. There’s more on this development in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.
  • Scientists at MIT have found a new way to model cancer, allowing them to screen mutations quicker.
  • Some birth control pills may increase the risk of breast cancer according to a new study conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson. Findings are published in Cancer Research.
  • UPenn researchers have found that acupuncture improves quality of life for breast cancer patients using aromatase inhibitors. Find out more on this investigation in the journal Cancer.
  • Want to reduce the transmission of bacteria? Let’s fist bump. More on this study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

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The New York Times Digital Has Been Added to Our Collection!

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The MSK Library is excited to add The New York Times digital subscription to our existing online and print content. Our new subscription provides full-text mobile access to the NYTimes.com. While mobile access does not include apps, it may be used with your smartphone or tablet.  This access also allows users to exceed the non-subscribed limit of 10 articles per month.

To access this resource:

  • Login to our library site (if remote)
  • Connect to “The New York Times on the Web” through MSK Search
  • Register for a personal account to gain access to the full-text content onsite and remotely