Tag: cancer
Breakthrough drug claims to cure woman of stage 3 bowel cancer
Cancer used to be associated with grim prognosis, but significant advancements in cancer treatments have changed the narrative. Patients are now living longer and enjoying a higher quality of life. Every year, ongoing research and breakthroughs in treatment and technology […]
Cancer-causing chemicals found in two Southeast Asian noodle brands
According to Taipei’s Department of Health, which recently announced the results of the city 2023 examination of instant noodles accessible in Taipei, two varieties of instant noodles made by Southeast Asian brands were discovered to have a cancer-inducing chemical. The […]
Normal activities can reduce risk of cancers – Research
A recent study found a correlation between engaging in leisure-time physical activity like swimming, running, or walking and a reduced risk of several cancer types. Physical activity is not only good for preventing heart disease and other lifestyle diseases, according […]
Stress ages the immune system faster
Immune aging increases a person’s risk of developing diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, as well as increased susceptibility to infection. Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) have showed that stress plays a crucial part in aging […]
GE Healthcare, NCCS collaborate to improve cancer care
GE Healthcare, the healthcare business arm of General Electric (GE), have announced a new collaboration with the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) focusing on health practices for cancer care using artificial intelligence (AI)-based research. The collaboration is the first of […]
Cancer drug delivery made possible by “masked” bacteria
Researchers have developed a cloaking system that temporarily hides therapeutic bacteria from immune detection, in cancer-ridden mouse models. Professors of engineering at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (Columbia Engineering), programmed gene circuits to build a protective molecular […]
Promising new therapy for NTRK fusion cancer
by John Battersby In the past the prognosis for patients with Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion cancer, was poor as the cancer did not respond well to most available therapies. But now a new class of drug, recently approved […]
Malaysia becomes first in Asia to mainstream genetic testing for ovarian cancer
A successful study by non-profit organisation Cancer Research Malaysia (CRM) has shown feasibility of mainstreaming or implementing genetic testing and genetic counselling for improved diagnosis and treatment for ovarian cancer – this makes Malaysia the first country in Asia to […]
Electronic nose accurately sniffs out cancer in blood samples
An electronic nose (e-nose) has been co-developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, US, that was able sniff out signs of cancer – including ovarian and pancreatic cancer – from […]
Cancer drug delivery made more potent with microbubbles
University of Leeds research has shown how microbubbles deliver powerful cancer drugs can be guided to the site of a tumor using antibodies. Microbubbles are small manufactured spheres half the size of a red blood cell and scientists believe they can be used to transport drugs to highly specific […]
