Cancer research
A new study by researchers at the Iran University of Medical Sciences has highlighted the urgent need for financial protection strategies for patients with cancer or special diseases in health systems. The research, published in Health Research Policy and Systems, aimed to identify existing strategies for financial protection for patients
Cancer research
Research findings from the University of Hong Kong have shed light on the significance of glycaemic control in preventing pancreatic cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes. The study, published in Gut, a peer-reviewed journal, aimed to investigate the effects of glycaemic control on pancreatic cancer development in patients with
Cancer research
Research from the Department of Clinical Laboratory sheds light on the significant health risk of Clostridioides difficile bacteremia in elderly patients following colorectal cancer surgery. A recent case study highlights the complexity of diagnosing the condition, which requires anaerobic blood cultures, and emphasizes the importance of early suspicion, aggressive treatment,
Cancer
A new report from University College London (UCL) highlights the increasingly daunting task of delivering healthcare services to ageing populations, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study emphasizes the critical importance of addressing bottlenecks in cancer services, where patients are facing lengthy waiting times. Researchers developed a simulation model to
Cancer
Aurora, Colorado residents may recall the crucial role electronic health records (EHRs) play in patient care. A recent project in an outpatient medical oncology clinic in the Mountain West region of the US demonstrated the effectiveness of implementing EHR alerts to increase naloxone coprescribing rates for patients with cancer at
Cancer patients
Research published in the October 2025 issue of Colorectal Disease has identified a link between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and poor outcomes in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. According to the study, T2DM patients with CRC were more likely to experience lower overall survival rates, higher comorbidity, and reduced quality
Cancer patients
Elderly patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are increasingly being diagnosed. The effectiveness of definitive radiotherapy (RT) regimens in this age group remains unclear. A large German cancer registry dataset was used to investigate RT regimen trends and their impact on overall survival (OS) and
Cancer patients
A recent study has shed light on the efficacy and safety of magnetic resonance imaging-ultrasonography (MRI-US) fusion-guided focal cryoablation in treating localized prostate cancer. The research, published in BJU International, assessed the outcomes of 50 men with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer who underwent the procedure between December 2020 and
Cancer patients
Researchers at Southeast University Medical School have made significant discoveries in the understanding of colon cancer, particularly in relation to therapy resistance. According to a recent study, the formation of tumor-derived vessel-like networks, known as vasculogenic mimicry (VM), has been identified as a key mechanism contributing to this resistance. The
Cancer patients
Research from the Department of Clinical Laboratory sheds light on the significant health risk of Clostridioides difficile bacteremia in elderly patients following colorectal cancer surgery. A recent case study highlights the complexity of diagnosing the condition, which requires anaerobic blood cultures, and emphasizes the importance of early suspicion, aggressive treatment,
Cancer metastasis
New research conducted at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Balikesir Ataturk City Hospital in Turkiye has shed light on the prognostic factors for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients undergoing 177Lu-PSMA-617 radioligand therapy. The study retrospectively examined 31 patients with median age 69 (57-80) years, who received treatment between 2021
Breast cancer
Researchers from Bengbu Medical University conducted a study to explore distinct patterns of post-traumatic growth (PTG) and fear of cancer progression (FOP) among breast cancer patients. Through latent profile analysis, they identified three distinct patterns: the Resisting group, the Struggling group, and the Growth group. The study also found that
