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Scientists find new target for most aggressive breast cancer
2/02/2015
Researchers discover that a gene responsible for waste recycling in cells is underexpressed in triple-negative breast cancer. They suggest it could be a new target for therapy.
Mobile teledermoscopy for short-term monitoring of atypical moles
2/02/2015
Allowing patients to use mobile devices to capture skin images appears to be a feasible and effective method for short-term monitoring of atypical nevi (moles), according to an article published...
Results of sun-safety mobile app featured in JAMA Dermatology
2/02/2015
A smartphone mobile app that can provide personalized, real-time sun protection advice improved some sun protection behavior, according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology.
Lymphoma charity launches a GP learning tool to help improve survival of lymphoma patients
2/02/2015
The Lymphoma Association has announced the launch of an online learning tool, developed with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), to increase GP understanding of lymphoma and improve...
New report shows cancer leading cause of premature death in Australia
2/02/2015
New research shows that cancer is causing unprecedented levels of premature mortality in Australians compared with all other causes of death, highlighting the urgent need for the whole community to...
Bacteria: new weapon in cancer battle
2/02/2015
While bacteria can cause nasty infections, a weakened version of them also kill cancer cells, suggests first-in-man research being presented at the seventh annual Symposium on Clinical...
Scientists home in on reasons behind cancer drug trial disappointment
2/02/2015
Scientists have discovered a 'hidden' mechanism which could explain why some cancer therapies which aim to starve the tumour of its blood supply are failing cancer trials.
DNA clock helps to get measure of people's lifespans
2/02/2015
Scientists have identified a biological clock that provides vital clues about how long a person is likely to live.
Mobile teledermoscopy for short-term monitoring of atypical moles
2/02/2015
Allowing patients to use mobile devices to capture skin images appears to be a feasible and effective method for short-term monitoring of atypical nevi (moles), according to an article published...
Results of sun-safety mobile app featured in JAMA Dermatology
2/02/2015
A smartphone mobile app that can provide personalized, real-time sun protection advice improved some sun protection behavior, according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology.