Cancer
In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Medicine, researchers from Guangdong, People's Republic of China, have shed light on the potential of DNA methylation as a predictive marker for the efficacy of anti-PD-1-based treatment in gastric cancer patients. By analyzing DNA methylation profiles of 99 patients treated with
Cancer research
Research has identified the critical need for stage-specific glycemic management in patients with gastric cancer undergoing surgery. According to a recent study published in Gastric Cancer, a comprehensive approach to glycemic care is essential for improving metabolic and oncologic outcomes. This includes predicting type 2 diabetes remission, evaluating antidiabetic medications,
Cancer
Two local patients, David McLoughlin and another unnamed individual, with colorectal cancer consented to have their operations live-streamed into the Cripps Education Centre at Northampton General Hospital to support the education of surgeons. The live-streamed operations formed part of a two-day robotic surgical symposium where consultants, colorectal surgeons, and senior
Cancer
A new study published in the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery has found that combining neoadjuvant chemotherapy with radical gastrectomy is a safe and effective treatment for elderly patients with advanced gastric cancer. The research, conducted by a team of doctors at Ganzhou People's Hospital in China, compared
Cancer research
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed predictive models using machine learning to identify key survival predictors and develop a clinically interpretable risk scoring system for uterine cancer patients with type 2 diabetes. The study aimed to identify risk factors associated with survival in uterine cancer patients
Cancer patients
When diagnosed with late-stage cancer, patients may think they've run out of options to improve their prognosis. However, a new study suggests that quitting smoking can significantly extend their life. Researchers found that those who stopped smoking after their cancer diagnosis gained nearly a full year of additional
Cancer research
Researchers at the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University have launched a clinical trial to explore the effectiveness of a patient-perioperative self-management health education program for patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. The program aims to enhance patients' awareness, motivation, and self-efficacy for self-management during the perioperative period. The
Cancer research
A significant proportion of lung cancer patients may be malnourished, impacting outcomes in those undergoing resection. Researchers from Duke University have conducted a study to examine the effects of malnutrition on patient outcomes using modified Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria. The study analyzed data from 37,386 patients
Cancer research
A recent study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology explored the impact of ketamine on immune systems in patients undergoing laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. The research found that ketamine, an anesthetic with immune-protective effects, impairs anesthesia-induced immune suppression. However, more studies are needed to verify this finding and draw a solid
Cancer research
Researchers at Creighton University School of Medicine have published a study examining trends in lung cancer mortality rates in the United States from 1999 to 2022. The study, which utilized data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiology Research (WONDER) database,
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Investigators at the University of Rochester published a new report on the use of estrogen therapy in patients with gynecologic cancer. The study aimed to evaluate the practice patterns of gynecologists and oncologists in the United States regarding the prescription of estrogen therapy to patients with a history of endometrial,
Cancer
UCLA researchers, led by Dr. Amar Kishan, professor and executive vice chair of radiation oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, have been awarded a $2 million grant from ViewRay Systems, Inc. to support groundbreaking clinical trials in MRI-guided radiotherapy. This innovative technique combines real-time imaging with
