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Global Research Reveals The Most Common Diseases Linked With Assisted Dying
More and more countries are legalising voluntary assisted dying. This lets a doctor, or sometimes a nurse practitioner, give life-ending medication to an eligible person who requests it.
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"Global Phenomenon": Bowel Cancer Is Rising Among Under-50s Worldwide, Study Finds
Rates of bowel cancer are rising among younger adults, a new study found that also revealed that rates are rising faster in England than in almost any other country.
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Student's Science Project With Bird Poop Leads To Discovery Of Cancer-Fighting Compound
Middle school students in Chicago discovered a cancer-fighting compound in goose poop during a STEM program led by Professor Brian Murphy, showcasing the potential of young scientists.
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Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia
The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.
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Final Letter From Ex-YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Released Months After Her Death
Before her death on August 9, the ex-YouTube CEO wrote a final letter and talked about lung cancer diagnosis and efforts to research the disease.
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Pregnancy-Associated Cancers On The Rise. What Researchers Say About It
Cancer diagnoses during pregnancy and in the year following the birth are rare. But such cases are becoming more common in parts of the world.
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Hope For Cancer Patients, New Treatment Strategy Targets Rogue DNA
The research, which analyzed data from over 15,000 UK cancer patients, identifies ecDNA as a key factor in cancer progression and drug resistance.
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New Antibody Treatment Boosts Immune Response Against Tumor: Study
Israeli researchers and their colleagues from the United States developed an antibody-based treatment that empowers the body's immune system to effectively attack cancer cells and prevent their spread, Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science said.
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Microplastics In Human Urinary Tract Highlight Urgent Water Safety Issues: Study
Led by Bond University researchers, the review analyzed 18 studies, confirming the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in 54% of urine samples, 70% of kidney samples, and 68% of bladder cancer cases.
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World Lymphoma Awareness Day: Stop Overlooking These Environmental Factors In Your Daily Lives
On this World Lymphoma Awareness Day, it is crucial to examine how everyday environmental exposures might increase the risk of lymphoma and what steps can be taken to reduce these risks.
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Video: Remote Surgery Conducted 9,000 KM Away Using Game Controller
Researchers from ETH Zurich and CU Medicine successfully performed a teleoperated magnetic endoscopy on a swine model, with a remote specialist in Zurich using a video game controller.
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New Research Shows Mobile Phones Are Not Linked To Brain Cancer
A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer. The review was commissioned by the World Health Organization and is published today.
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US Scientists Decode 125-Year-Old Element That Could Improve Cancer Treatments
US researchers have decoded an element that could destroy cancerous cells, and advance treatment options for the deadly disease that claims millions of lives globally.
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New Research Shows AI Can Help Fight Breast Cancer
The research shows Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help fight breast cancer. Early and accurate diagnosis can be pivotal for treatment amongst patients, and a newly developed AI system promises to do so with near perfect diagnosis.
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New Blood Test Can Predict Breast Cancer Return Much Before Scans
British researchers have developed an "ultra-sensitive" new blood test which can predict if the cancer will return years before it shows up on scans.
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Global Research Reveals The Most Common Diseases Linked With Assisted Dying
More and more countries are legalising voluntary assisted dying. This lets a doctor, or sometimes a nurse practitioner, give life-ending medication to an eligible person who requests it.
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"Global Phenomenon": Bowel Cancer Is Rising Among Under-50s Worldwide, Study Finds
Rates of bowel cancer are rising among younger adults, a new study found that also revealed that rates are rising faster in England than in almost any other country.
-
Student's Science Project With Bird Poop Leads To Discovery Of Cancer-Fighting Compound
Middle school students in Chicago discovered a cancer-fighting compound in goose poop during a STEM program led by Professor Brian Murphy, showcasing the potential of young scientists.
-
Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia
The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.
-
Final Letter From Ex-YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Released Months After Her Death
Before her death on August 9, the ex-YouTube CEO wrote a final letter and talked about lung cancer diagnosis and efforts to research the disease.
-
Pregnancy-Associated Cancers On The Rise. What Researchers Say About It
Cancer diagnoses during pregnancy and in the year following the birth are rare. But such cases are becoming more common in parts of the world.
-
Hope For Cancer Patients, New Treatment Strategy Targets Rogue DNA
The research, which analyzed data from over 15,000 UK cancer patients, identifies ecDNA as a key factor in cancer progression and drug resistance.
-
New Antibody Treatment Boosts Immune Response Against Tumor: Study
Israeli researchers and their colleagues from the United States developed an antibody-based treatment that empowers the body's immune system to effectively attack cancer cells and prevent their spread, Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science said.
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Microplastics In Human Urinary Tract Highlight Urgent Water Safety Issues: Study
Led by Bond University researchers, the review analyzed 18 studies, confirming the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in 54% of urine samples, 70% of kidney samples, and 68% of bladder cancer cases.
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World Lymphoma Awareness Day: Stop Overlooking These Environmental Factors In Your Daily Lives
On this World Lymphoma Awareness Day, it is crucial to examine how everyday environmental exposures might increase the risk of lymphoma and what steps can be taken to reduce these risks.
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Video: Remote Surgery Conducted 9,000 KM Away Using Game Controller
Researchers from ETH Zurich and CU Medicine successfully performed a teleoperated magnetic endoscopy on a swine model, with a remote specialist in Zurich using a video game controller.
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New Research Shows Mobile Phones Are Not Linked To Brain Cancer
A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer. The review was commissioned by the World Health Organization and is published today.
-
US Scientists Decode 125-Year-Old Element That Could Improve Cancer Treatments
US researchers have decoded an element that could destroy cancerous cells, and advance treatment options for the deadly disease that claims millions of lives globally.
-
New Research Shows AI Can Help Fight Breast Cancer
The research shows Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help fight breast cancer. Early and accurate diagnosis can be pivotal for treatment amongst patients, and a newly developed AI system promises to do so with near perfect diagnosis.
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New Blood Test Can Predict Breast Cancer Return Much Before Scans
British researchers have developed an "ultra-sensitive" new blood test which can predict if the cancer will return years before it shows up on scans.
