Leading gastroenterology practices announce formation of digestive health physicians association
2/27/2014
Eleven of the country's leading gastroenterology (GI) practices have announced the formation of the Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA), a trade association comprised of independent gastroenterology physician practices with the aim of promoting and preserving the integrated model of healthcare delivery.
New research to revolutionise healthcare through remote monitoring of patients
2/27/2014
Researchers from the University of Surrey have launched a new programme of research called eSMART (Electronic Symptom Management using ASyMS Remote Technology), that uses mobile phone technology to remotely monitor patients who are undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast, bowel and blood cancers.
UCLA study finds robotic-assisted prostate surgery offers better cancer control
2/27/2014
An observational study from UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer comparing robotic-assisted prostate surgery to open surgery for prostate cancer found that patients who had robotic surgery had fewer instances of cancer cells at the edge of the surgical specimen, or fewer positive margins, and less need of additional cancer treatments, such as hormone therapy or radiation, than patients who had...
Sunburns strike twice
2/27/2014
Melanoma is particularly dangerous because it can form metastases in vital organs such as the lungs, liver or brain. UV radiation is considered to be the most significant triggering factor.
Leading gastroenterology practices announce formation of digestive health physicians association
2/27/2014
Eleven of the country's leading gastroenterology (GI) practices have announced the formation of the Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA), a trade association comprised of independent gastroenterology physician practices with the aim of promoting and preserving the integrated model of healthcare delivery.
In mouse model of melanoma, nanoparticles and magnetic fields train immune cells to fight cancer
2/27/2014
Using tiny particles designed to target cancer-fighting immune cells, Johns Hopkins researchers have trained the immune systems of mice to fight melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. The experiments, described on the website of ACS Nano, represent a significant step toward using nanoparticles and magnetism to treat a variety of conditions, the researchers say.
Byproducts from bacteria-causing gum disease incite deadly oral cancer growth
2/27/2014
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have discovered how byproducts in the form of small fatty acids from two bacteria prevalent in gum disease incite the growth of deadly Kaposi's sarcoma-related (KS) lesions and tumors in the mouth.
In mouse model of melanoma, nanoparticles and magnetic fields train immune cells to fight cancer
2/27/2014
Using tiny particles designed to target cancer-fighting immune cells, Johns Hopkins researchers have trained the immune systems of mice to fight melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. The experiments, described on the website of ACS Nano, represent a significant step toward using nanoparticles and magnetism to treat a variety of conditions, the researchers say.
Altered glycosylation patterns protect tumors from NK cells
2/27/2014
Compared to other diseased cells, malignant tumor cells often exhibit modified surface glycosylation patterns, potentially altering recognition by host immune cells. Natural killer (NK) cells are sentinels of cancer immunosurveillanc system and express multiple receptors that allow for discrimination between healthy and malignant cells.
Unique imaging system using scorpion venom protein and a laser 'lights up' tumors
2/27/2014
Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute and Department of Neurosurgery have developed a unique, compact, relatively inexpensive imaging device to "light up" malignant brain tumors and other cancers.