Cancer research
The global liquid biopsy market is projected to undergo significant transformation in the coming years, driven by the increasing prevalence of cancer, adoption of minimally invasive diagnostic tests, and advances in biomarker discovery. The market is expected to grow from USD 11.41 Billion in 2024 to USD 30.65
Cancer research
Researchers from the Department of ECE have successfully integrated LightGBM with SHAP within a federated learning framework to enhance cancer detection in medical imaging. This innovative approach achieved a remarkable accuracy of 98.3% in cancer detection, with precision, recall, and F1 scores of 97.8%, 97.2%, and 95%
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MetLife has announced the launch of a new Cancer Support benefit, designed to provide personalized advice and attention to employees diagnosed with cancer. The benefit, developed in partnership with Private Health Management, aims to offer comprehensive care navigation, expert-led coordination, and patient counseling to help individuals navigate the complexities of
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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a molecular probe for detecting cancer cells expressing a specific immunoglobulin superfamily cell adhesion molecule. The probe targets and binds to a proteolytically cleaved extracellular fragment of this molecule, allowing for the location and distribution of cancer cells to be determined in
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Dermot Murnaghan, a 67-year-old former Sky News presenter, has shared his shocking stage 4 cancer diagnosis with a younger audience, advising men to "demand" prostate cancer screening. The broadcaster, who was enjoying a break abroad when he was diagnosed, revealed that he hadn't experienced the usual
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CancerIQ, a healthcare technology company, is addressing a critical gap in cancer risk assessment by providing patients with "hyper-personalized" patient education, engagement, and navigation support. The company's focus is on helping patients take the next crucial step in cancer prevention, particularly in identifying those at high
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A new study published in the Lancet Primary Care journal found that patients with a positive stool test for bowel cancer symptoms had double the risk of death after one year compared to those with negative tests. The study, led by Professor David Humes at the University of Nottingham, analyzed
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Researchers at Sichuan University have published a comprehensive review on the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in cancer diagnosis and therapy. According to the study, EVs have emerged as promising non-invasive biomarkers in oncology, offering innovative biomarkers and therapeutic targets for improved diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The review highlights
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Researchers at the University of Warwick have developed a handheld diamond-based sensor that can detect the spread of cancer by tracing tiny magnetic particles injected into the body. The device offers a non-toxic alternative to radioactive tracers and dyes currently used in hospitals, which can be challenging for doctors to
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Researchers at Mass General Brigham have found that cases of HPV-associated throat cancer have increased by over 200% in the US, projected to continue increasing for the next 10 years. While the number of cervical cancer cases has been decreasing due to the HPV vaccine and effective screening methods, throat
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The Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) has ramped up its efforts to bring life-saving cancer screening services to more underserved communities across the country through its flagship ACT NOW (Access to Cancer Treatment Now) campaign. The expanded program will include artificial intelligence-assisted screening for liver and lung cancer, in addition to
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Two determined cyclists, Andrew Leverton and Craig Pickles, completed an incredible 470-mile bike ride from Blackpool Tower to the Eiffel Tower in just three days to raise money for the Chemotherapy Unit at Burnley General Teaching Hospital. The ride was inspired by their friend Trevor Kegg, who was diagnosed with
