Oncology & Cancer
The tadpole endoscope—new diagnostic device in the fight against cancer
Engineers have developed a new medical device aimed at improving diagnostic procedures for various cancers: the tadpole endoscope (TE).
Sep 16, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
To test cancer sooner, we need the government to invest in the NHS
Too many people are diagnosed with late-stage cancer each year.
Sep 2, 2015
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Medical research
Helicobacter pylori causes gene activity in the gastric cells resembling the activity of cancer cells
Around half of the global population is chronically infected with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori, almost 1% of whom go on to develop gastric adenocarcinoma, one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Usually it takes ...
Jun 12, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Second primaries for over 25 percent with metastatic prostate cancer
(HealthDay)—More than one-quarter of patients with metastatic prostate cancer present with a synchronous second primary malignancy, according to a review published in the April issue of The Journal of Urology.
Apr 23, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
New breath technology picks up high risk changes heralding stomach cancer
A new type of technology that senses minute changes in the levels of particular compounds in exhaled breath, accurately identifies high risk changes which herald the development of stomach cancer, reveals research published ...
Apr 13, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Persistent heartburn may be a sign of cancer, campaign warns
People with persistent heartburn are being urged to visit their GP as it may be a sign of cancer, according to a new campaign by Public Health England (PHE).
Jan 28, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA: Cyramza approval now includes non-small-cell lung CA
(HealthDay)—U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the anti-cancer drug Cyramza (ramucirumab) has been expanded to include aggressive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the agency said Friday.
Dec 14, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Most comprehensive global study to date shows wide gulf in cancer survival between countries
The most comprehensive international comparison of cancer survival to date, covering countries that are home to two-thirds of the world's population, shows extremely wide differences in survival between countries.
Nov 26, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Trial results reveal first targeted treatment to boost survival for oesophageal cancer
Patients with a specific type of oesophageal cancer survived longer when they were given the latest lung cancer drug, according to trial results being presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference ...
Nov 4, 2014
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Medical research
Scientists generate first human stomach tissue in lab with stem cells
Scientists used pluripotent stem cells to generate functional, three-dimensional human stomach tissue in a laboratory – creating an unprecedented tool for researching the development and diseases of an organ central to ...
Oct 29, 2014
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