A new study suggests addressing plastic pollution could play a critical role not only in protecting the environment, but also in lowering breast cancer rates, which have been increasing globally, especially in younger adults.
Dec 2, 2024
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A cross-sectional study analyzed survey data of U.S. adults to compare the benefits of race-aware versus race-unaware predictions for disease risk. The analysis found that the clinical net benefit of race-aware models over ...
Dec 2, 2024
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On November 27, Nature published the results of an innovative breast cancer research project from the Netherlands. This study, the SONIA trial, showed that delaying and shortening the duration of a specific anti-cancer therapy ...
Nov 27, 2024
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A new study has shown that variation in the microbiota of the human gut impacts the pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen and thus the effectiveness of the drug. The finding, published in the journal mBio, suggests that in the future, ...
Nov 25, 2024
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Each cell in our body experiences up to tens of thousands of DNA-damaging events per day, primarily from routine cellular maintenance or exposure to toxins in our environment. Despite the high frequency of wear-and-tear, ...
Nov 18, 2024
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A commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment using anthracyclines, according to preliminary ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have designed a new microfluidic platform that allows for unprecedented control and manipulation of tumor shapes—a largely unexplored area ...
Nov 16, 2024
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Former winner of TV show Alone Australia Gina Chick was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after finding out she was pregnant. She describes in her recent book her experience with chemotherapy and what followed.
Nov 15, 2024
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A deep learning artificial intelligence model developed at Washington State University can identify pathology, or signs of disease, in images of animal and human tissue much faster, and often more accurately, than people.
Nov 14, 2024
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Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Traditional imaging methods, such as mammography, have limitations, especially for women with dense breast tissue. ...
Nov 14, 2024
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