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A new blood test could detect early stage melanoma in more than 80% of patients

A new blood test could detect early stage melanoma in more than 80% of patients

by Mel Ziman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMelanoma killsmore than 1,700 Australians every year, which is more than thenational road toll. But the good news is it's t

A new blood test could detect early stage melanoma in more than 80% of patients

by Mel Ziman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMelanoma killsmore than 1,700 Australians every year, which is more than thenational road toll. But the good news is it's t
Colorectal and pancreatic cancer rates up 10% in last 30 years, major study reveals

Colorectal and pancreatic cancer rates up 10% in last 30 years, major study reveals

by Spink HealthCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The results of a major study across 195 countries, presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019, indicate

Colorectal and pancreatic cancer rates up 10% in last 30 years, major study reveals

by Spink HealthCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The results of a major study across 195 countries, presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019, indicate
Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

by University of HelsinkiThe new exosome-based nanomedicines enhanced tumor accumulation, extravasation from blood vessels and penetration into deep tumor parenchyma after intravenous administrat

Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

by University of HelsinkiThe new exosome-based nanomedicines enhanced tumor accumulation, extravasation from blood vessels and penetration into deep tumor parenchyma after intravenous administrat
Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

by Daniel Kelly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn terms of men's health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It's thesecond most diagnosed cancer&

Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

by Daniel Kelly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn terms of men's health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It's thesecond most diagnosed cancer&
Study shines light on gut microbiome in colon cancer

Study shines light on gut microbiome in colon cancer

by American Society for MicrobiologyMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaResearchers have identified a correlation between gut microbial com

Study shines light on gut microbiome in colon cancer

by American Society for MicrobiologyMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaResearchers have identified a correlation between gut microbial com
Mortality among low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer survivors in the US

Mortality among low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer survivors in the US

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Thyroid(2023). DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0449A new study has shown that overall and cause-specific mortalit

Mortality among low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer survivors in the US

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Thyroid(2023). DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0449A new study has shown that overall and cause-specific mortalit
Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

by American Cancer SocietyPopulation attributable fraction of cancer deaths by risk factor; men, women, and combined. Credit: American Cancer SocietyA new American Cancer Society study calculates

Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

by American Cancer SocietyPopulation attributable fraction of cancer deaths by risk factor; men, women, and combined. Credit: American Cancer SocietyA new American Cancer Society study calculates
Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

by University of California, Los AngelesImage shows squamous cell skin cancer tumors with lactate production (a byproduct of glucose consumption) in purple. The tumor with lactate production bloc

Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

by University of California, Los AngelesImage shows squamous cell skin cancer tumors with lactate production (a byproduct of glucose consumption) in purple. The tumor with lactate production bloc
Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

by Amy NortonNewer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.The study, of 622 adul

Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

by Amy NortonNewer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.The study, of 622 adul
A compound effective against chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells identified

A compound effective against chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells identified

by Hokkaido UniversityThe administration of the compound 10580 caused human GICs (red) transplanted in mice to undergo apoptosis, a type of cell death (green). Credit: Hokkaido UniversityA compou

A compound effective against chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells identified

by Hokkaido UniversityThe administration of the compound 10580 caused human GICs (red) transplanted in mice to undergo apoptosis, a type of cell death (green). Credit: Hokkaido UniversityA compou
Early disease detection in body fluids using photonic biosensors

Early disease detection in body fluids using photonic biosensors

by Anne-Julie Zichner, Fraunhofer-Institut für Photonische Mikrosysteme (IPMS)Photonic biosensor chip of Fraunhofer IPMS Credit: Fraunhofer IPMSStandard medical procedures are often time-consuming and

Early disease detection in body fluids using photonic biosensors

by Anne-Julie Zichner, Fraunhofer-Institut für Photonische Mikrosysteme (IPMS)Photonic biosensor chip of Fraunhofer IPMS Credit: Fraunhofer IPMSStandard medical procedures are often time-consuming and
Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

by Allison Perry,University of KentuckyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers provides new insight on targeted t

Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

by Allison Perry,University of KentuckyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers provides new insight on targeted t