Cancer
Researchers have made significant strides in the development of CRISPR-powered liquid biopsies, which promise to revolutionize cancer screening and diagnosis. By detecting biomarkers in peripheral blood samples, liquid biopsies reduce the need for invasive techniques and provide valuable genetic information essential for the molecular classification of cancers. However, the concentrations
Cancer
Severe obesity is a growing health concern in the United States, affecting millions of adults. A recent cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 50 or higher have significantly lower cancer screening rates. This alarming trend highlights the need to
Cancer
Tamil Nadu's government has allocated a significant amount of money, ₹ 38 crore, to provide the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to girls aged 1-14 years at no cost, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to eliminate cervical cancer. This move aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2030
Cancer research
Researchers have conducted a study on the effectiveness of screening for colorectal, cervical, and lung cancer, revealing suboptimal adherence to recommended screening intervals. The study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, found that completion of the next screening round was only 62% for colorectal, 56% for cervical, and
Cancer research
A new study has found that providing patients with online educational tools can significantly increase lung cancer screenings among current and former smokers. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, involved an online education program called mPATH-Lung that provided patients with a short video and an
Colorectal cancer
Research at an urban primary care clinic in New York City has led to significant improvements in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates among patients who visited the clinic in the first half of 2023. A staggering 62% of patients were found to have completed CRC screening, highlighting the importance of
Colorectal cancer
A new study investigating the link between fasting glucose levels and the risk of aortic valve disease has yielded significant findings. Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study of 11,905 adults, excluding those with prior valve disease and missing data, to determine whether modest increases in fasting glucose are associated
Cancer
Researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute have developed an inducible CRISPR-Cas9 screening platform that allows for precise temporal control over gene editing in non-proliferative states. This breakthrough has been published in Nature Protocols, offering a detailed protocol for researchers to follow. The platform has the potential to be applied across
Cancer
Despite national screening efforts and a high cancer burden, the cancer screening rate remains low in the northeast region of India. Researchers at the Department of Surgical Oncology have published a study highlighting the importance of early detection in reducing cancer-related morbidity and mortality. The study, which assessed the outcomes
Colorectal cancer
Research at an urban primary care clinic in New York City has led to significant improvements in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates among patients who visited the clinic in the first half of 2023. A staggering 62% of patients were found to have completed CRC screening, highlighting the importance of
Colorectal cancer
A new study investigating the link between fasting glucose levels and the risk of aortic valve disease has yielded significant findings. Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study of 11,905 adults, excluding those with prior valve disease and missing data, to determine whether modest increases in fasting glucose are associated
Cancer research
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society is proud to highlight the groundbreaking work of Dr. Steven Katz, professor of health management and policy at the University of Michigan. Dr. Katz's research has focused on expanding access to genetic counseling and testing for breast cancer patients
