Oncology & Cancer
History of gum disease increases cancer risk in older women
Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women.
Aug 1, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
360-degree immersive video of surgeon performing cancer surgery
New technology has allowed the public to immerse themselves in a cancer operating theatre by filming a complex operation performed by Professor Tim Underwood in 360 Degrees.
May 24, 2019
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Medications
Regular aspirin use tied to lower risk for digestive tract cancers
(HealthDay)—Regular aspirin use is associated with a lower risk for colorectal and other digestive tract cancers, according to a review published in the May 1 issue of the Annals of Oncology.
May 15, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Potential new therapy takes aim at a lethal esophageal cancer's glutamine addiction
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have found a way to target drug-resistant esophageal cancer cells by exploiting the different energy needs of cancerous versus healthy cells. This breakthrough ...
May 21, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Food elimination diet identifies causes of difficulty swallowing and swelling of the throat
A six-food elimination diet significantly improves symptoms in adult patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. ...
Jun 20, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Another obesity downside: higher esophageal cancer risk
(HealthDay)—Overweight 20-somethings dramatically increase their risk of esophageal and stomach cancer if they become obese later in life, a new study suggests.
Mar 15, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
New detection method paves the way for 100% detection of esophageal cancer
Recognizing the early stages of esophageal cancer is difficult because it can easily be missed. TU Eindhoven has therefore been working with the Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven to develop a method to enable a computer to ...
Jul 5, 2016
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Genetics
Aspirin may fight cancer by slowing DNA damage
Aspirin is known to lower risk for some cancers, and a new study led by a UC San Francisco scientist points to a possible explanation, with the discovery that aspirin slows the accumulation of DNA mutations in abnormal cells ...
Jun 18, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Genome offers clues to esophageal cancer disparity
A change in the genome of Caucasians could explain much-higher rates of the most common type of esophageal cancer in this population, a new study finds. It suggests a possible target for prevention strategies, which preliminary ...
Dec 20, 2018
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Immunology
Environment plays bigger role than genetics in food allergic disease eosinophilic esophagitis
Researchers have found that environment has a much stronger role than genetics in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a severe, often painful food allergy that renders children unable to eat a wide variety of foods.
Sep 22, 2014
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