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Malnutrition is a major concern in cancer treatment, affecting one-third of patients, leading to treatment delays, poorer outcomes, and increased healthcare costs. At the ESPEN 2025 congress, Nutricia highlighted the importance of medical nutrition in addressing malnutrition, improving treatment outcomes, and enhancing quality of life. Despite established guidelines, nutritional screening
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Hundreds of people gathered in regional Western Australia for the world's largest hockey game, dubbed "Eliza's Game," in memory of six-year-old Eliza Reynolds, who passed away from a rare form of cancer. The game, which lasted over eight hours, involved 374 players, including four
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The Euro 8 million European initiative, led by Bar-Ilan University, aims to decentralize the production of CAR-T cell therapy, a cutting-edge treatment for cancer, by developing a fully automated system that allows hospitals to manufacture the therapy on-site in just 24 hours. This project, called EASYGEN, will bring advanced gene
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Ashley Davies, a 30-year-old NHS worker, tied the knot with her partner Steven Thomas last weekend at the Towers Hotel in Swansea. The wedding was a special occasion for the couple, but more so for Ashley's mother Kelly, who was undergoing treatment for mucinous ovarian cancer, a rare
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A recent study from Gansu University of Chinese Medicine has investigated the correlation between spleen-invigorating and dampness-removing herb pairs and gastric cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The research utilized network pharmacology, molecular docking, and dynamic simulations to identify active components and targets in the herb pairs, which
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Valneva Scotland, Scotland's largest vaccine producer, has pledged to raise £10,000 for its charity partner, Team Jak Foundation, a Livingston-based charity that supports children and young people with cancer and their families. The company's employees have come together to raise funds and awareness for the
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A new study published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine reveals that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid found in leafy greens and corn, may have a significant impact on the body's cancer-fighting immune cells. The research shows that zeaxanthin can enhance the ability of CD8+ T cells to attack
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Researchers at the International Islamic University in Islamabad, Pakistan, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of oncology, identifying 16 novel markers of cancer and T-cells associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The study employed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analysis to uncover the underlying mechanisms of T-cell exhaustion, which
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Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur have revealed the potential of virgin coconut oil (VCO) and its lauric acid (LA) as adjuvant therapeutic agents in cancer management. The study, published in the Journal of Xenobiotics, highlights the pharmacological activities of VCO and LA in combating chronic pathologies, infectious
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This summer, the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) at Columbia University hosted a series of immersive education and training programs to engage students and community members in cancer research and prevention. The programs welcomed students from around the world, including high school, undergraduate, and international students, for hands-on research,
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Researchers at Changchun University of Chinese Medicine have conducted a comprehensive analysis of studies on the association between gastric cancer and chronic atrophic gastritis. The study, published in Discover Oncology, aimed to evaluate research progress, identify developmental trends, and provide guidance for future studies addressing the interrelationship between the two
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Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Huddinge, Sweden, have found that antihypertensive treatment is often continued until late in the disease trajectory in patients with advanced cancer, despite the risk of hypotension. A retrospective cohort study of 353 patients who had been treated with agents of the renin-angiotensin system for
