Neuroscience
Researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition
Lateropulsion, a clinical condition that results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.
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Cancer
Oncology & Cancer
Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations
A team of Adelaide and U.S. researchers has discovered a link between a less common form of rheumatoid arthritis and gene mutations found in blood cancer.
Apr 23, 2024
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Addiction
UK smoking ban would have many benefits for public health—but only if it's effectively implemented
MPs have recently voted to ban anyone in England born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, as part of the government's plan to achieve a smoke-free generation.
Apr 23, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Recent findings show cancer takes tough toll on family finances
About six out of 10 working-age adults hit with a cancer diagnosis say it put real pressure on their financial survival, a new report finds.
Apr 23, 2024
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Gastroenterology
Researchers explore advancements in endoscopic techniques for removing large colorectal polyps
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer in the United States. This highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions like large polyps. Endoscopy offers a minimally invasive ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Neighborhood disadvantage tied to shorter breast cancer-specific survival
Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with shorter breast cancer-specific survival, according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 22, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Writing to wellness: New therapy helps cancer patients face biggest fears
Imagine your greatest fear. Now, write it down and tell it in first-person, as if it's happening right now. Vividly describe what it looks, sounds, smells, tastes and feels like. Don't hold back.
Apr 22, 2024
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Genetics
Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon
DNA methylation data provide extremely accurate age predictors, but so far, little is known about the dynamics of this epigenomic biomarker over the course of life.
Apr 22, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Expert reviews the current state of retinoblastoma research
Retinoblastoma is a rare pediatric cancer, with approximately 250–300 new cases per year in the United States and 8,000 worldwide. The cancer grows within the retina, a thin layer of cells at the back of the eye, and is ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Medications
How does aspirin help prevent colorectal cancer development and progression?
Long-term daily use of aspirin can help to prevent the development and progression of colorectal cancer, but the mechanisms involved have been unclear. New research has revealed that aspirin may exert these protective effects ...
Apr 22, 2024
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