Cancer research
A study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that while blood-based tests offer a more convenient option for colorectal cancer screening, only 49% of patients completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months, and just 56% did so at any point during the two-year study
Cancer research
Researchers from the United Arab Emirates University have made a significant breakthrough in the detection of cancer biomarkers using functionalized titanium carbide MXenes. This study aimed to identify suitable materials for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) related to pancreatic cancer, which is crucial for early diagnosis and effective treatment. The
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Researchers at the University of Oxford have made a groundbreaking discovery that platelets, typically known for their role in blood clotting, act as scavengers to capture and store fragments of DNA in the blood, including fetal DNA and mutated DNA from cancer cells. This study, funded by Cancer Research UK
Cancer
Imagion Biosystems has entered into a collaborative service agreement with industry-leading MRI experts at the Wayne State University School of Medicine to develop quantum imaging technology for early cancer detection. This collaboration bolsters the existing agreement Imagion has with Siemens Healthineers, the world's leading manufacturer of MRI equipment.
Cancer research
In a groundbreaking effort to combat oesophageal cancer, the BEST4 Screening trial, backed by £6.4 million in funding from Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is set to explore the effectiveness of a novel "pill-on-a-thread" test. This innovative technology, which
Cancer
Researchers from the Autonomous University in Pasto, Colombia, have conducted a comprehensive review of gastric cancer prevention, diagnosis, and predictive modeling. The study highlights the urgent need for early detection strategies due to the high mortality rates associated with gastric cancer. With more than 600,000 deaths expected by 2022,
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The Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) has broadened its flagship ACT NOW campaign, bringing life-saving cancer screening services to more underserved communities across the country. The campaign's mobile cancer screening initiative, currently focusing on breast, cervical, and prostate cancers, will soon incorporate artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted screening for liver
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Teresa Colman, a 53-year-old teacher from Peterborough, has participated in two Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) events, raising funds for cancer and boxing charities. Her motivations stemmed from a close friend's battle with stage four stomach cancer, which sparked her desire to make a difference. The training not
Cancer research
Researchers from Hallym University, South Korea, conducted a retrospective study on the effectiveness of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer in elderly veterans. The study, published in Cancers, aimed to investigate the prevalence of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer detection rates in men aged 70 and above who
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Researchers at the University of Tehran have developed a novel high-sensitivity electrochemical sensor for cancer cell detection using phosphorene functionalized with sialic acid biomolecules. This innovative approach has shown remarkable results in attachment and capture of cancerous cells, with a record value of 4 cells per mL. The sensor'
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Researchers from the University of Chile have made significant strides in cancer biomarker detection using molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensors. According to the study, this technology offers enhanced sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid analysis capabilities, making it a promising tool for cancer screening. The researchers highlighted
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A new study published in the journal Cancers has analyzed the demographic and clinical characteristics of kidney cancer patients during the pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 periods. The research, conducted at the University of Pecs, Hungary, found significant changes in the detection of kidney cancer, including a decline in incidental tumor detection
