Review calls for urgent changes to cervical cancer screening practices
6/16/2015
To alter perceptions of cervical cancer, researchers call for awareness campaigns and for the upper age limit for cervical screening to be revisited.
Breast cancer cells form metastases - the responsible gene is identified
6/15/2015
A particular human gene variant makes breast cancer cells more aggressive. Not only are these more resistant to chemotherapy but also leave the primary tumour and establish themselves in other parts...
National screening programme has markedly reduced breast cancer mortality
6/15/2015
Under the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Programme, all women aged 50 to 69 are invited for mammography screening every two years.
Nanoparticles target and kill cancer stem cells that drive tumor growth
6/15/2015
Many cancer patients survive treatment only to have a recurrence within a few years.
Blood antibodies may predict HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer survival
6/15/2015
According to Sturgis, the incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma has increased dramatically in recent years.
ED worsened, testosterone levels decreased by some treatments of prostate enlargement
6/15/2015
Men with benign prostate enlargement who used finasteride (also known as proscar and propecia) to treat their condition, experienced worsening erectile dysfunction (ED) that did not resolve with...
Blood antibodies may predict HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer survival
6/15/2015
According to Sturgis, the incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma has increased dramatically in recent years.
ALK1 protein may play a role in breast cancer metastasis
6/15/2015
An investigational drug targeting ALK1 prevented disease spread in preclinical studiesPietras said that although prognosis for breast cancer is relatively good when detected in its early stages...
One in 5 young venous thromboembolism patients require psychotropic drugs within 5 years
6/15/2015
Mental health problems requiring psychotropic medication are double that of healthy peersEuroHeartCare is the official annual meeting of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied...
Study links gene to aggressive form of brain cancer
6/15/2015
Scientists have identified a gene mutation linked to the development of an aggressive form of brain cancer.