1990 to 2021 saw decline in life expectancy in US
Life expectancy in the United States is worse than many other countries and declined from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published in the Dec. 7 issue of The Lancet.
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Cancer risk declines in old age: New research helps explain why
When it comes to cancer, aging is a double-edged sword, researchers are increasingly learning. Age is considered the most important risk factor for cancer. That's because genetic mutations build up in cells over years and ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Computational model for drug resistance assessment can improve treatment for leukemia and lung cancer
A new method can improve treatment for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia by predicting which medication will be most effective. The method also works for other forms of cancer where resistance may develop. A step is ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Scientists expose cells driving aggressive tumor growth
The first computer algorithm capable of identifying which tumor cells are driving aggressive cancer growth has been developed by scientists from UCL and The Francis Crick Institute.
Dec 3, 2024
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Race-aware models improve disease risk prediction accuracy but may yield limited clinical net benefits
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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Diabetes drug metformin might help fight lung cancer
Already the go-to drug of choice for millions with type 2 diabetes, metformin might also fight lung cancer if those patients have it as well, new research shows.
Nov 27, 2024
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Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
UK claimants announced Wednesday legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging that women diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in the company's talcum powder.
Nov 20, 2024
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Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression
A new study led by scientists from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has revealed a connection between COVID-19 infection and cancer regression. The ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an innovative testing strategy for mesothelioma that could potentially increase the detection rate of cancer DNA in the blood. This approach focuses on shuffled or swapped sections of ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Largest ever UK study reveals stark ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis
The most comprehensive study ever conducted of lung cancer diagnosis in England has revealed significant disparities between ethnic groups and striking evidence that people living in the most deprived areas were diagnosed ...
Nov 8, 2024
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