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Leukaemia blood testing has 'massive potential'
8/18/2016
Researchers at The University of Manchester have unlocked the potential of a new test which could revolutionise the way doctors diagnose and monitor a common childhood leukaemia.
Normalizing tumor oxygen supply could be key factor in the fight against cancer
8/18/2016
The lack of oxygen in tumor cells changes the cells' gene expression, thereby contributing to the growth of cancer.
Study links two genes to breast cancer survival
8/18/2016
Testing for the activity of two genes could pick out women who are at increased risk of dying from their breast cancers, suggests a new study of almost 2,000 patients.
Slower blood aging may explain why Hispanics live longer
8/17/2016
Hispanics live longer than other ethnicities despite having higher rates of disease. New research finds this may be because they have slower blood aging.
Molecule prevents effect of chemotherapy
8/17/2016
Danish researchers from Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University are behind a possible breakthrough in the treatment of colorectal cancer.
A new method simplifies blood biomarker discovery and analysis
8/17/2016
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with Estonian Competence Centre on Health Technologies have developed a new gene expression analysis method to widen the usage of blood in...
Indoor tanning: Women say no to total ban, yes to stricter policies
8/17/2016
Most young adult women who regularly visit indoor tanning salons support the introduction of policies to make it safer, but are against a total ban.
New DCIS consensus guideline could curb unnecessary breast surgery and reduce health system costs
8/17/2016
Three leading national cancer organizations have issued a consensus guideline for physicians treating women who have ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) treated with breast-conserving surgery with...
Obesity-related cancer risk increased by overweight duration
8/17/2016
A longer duration of overweight and obesity in adulthood is associated with increased risk of several cancers, including breast and endometrial cancers.
What is Hypovolemic Shock? Symptoms and Treatment
8/17/2016
Learn all about hypovolemic shock, a severe loss of blood or fluid. This article looks at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this medical emergency.