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Researchers from Nanjing University have reported a breakthrough in diagnosing gastric cancer using machine learning algorithms and extracellular vesicles. The study, which was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other organizations, utilized a novel washing-free detection method based on aptasensor and exonuclease I to profile EVs
Cancer
A new study examining the effects of marriage on urological cancer diagnosis and survival has found a significant association between marital status and cancer outcomes. Patients diagnosed with bladder cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and upper tract urothelial carcinoma were identified from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. The
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A new study published in BMC Primary Care has found that community-based palliative care integrated with primary health care (PHC) can lead to improved outcomes for terminally ill cancer patients. Researchers at Lorestan University of Medical Sciences conducted a randomized controlled trial involving 120 cancer patients in Khorramabad, Iran, and
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The Florida Panthers, an NHL hockey team, have partnered with Canadian singer Michael Buble to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The initiative, dubbed "Panthers on the Prowl," combines art and philanthropy, allowing donors to sponsor life-sized panther sculptures that will be displayed around South Florida. The
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Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have investigated the relationship between mitochondrial DNA copy numbers (mtDNA-CN) and gastric cancer progression. The study involved analyzing DNA samples extracted from gastric cancer tissues of 182 patients. The results showed that mtDNA-CN was significantly associated with tumor stage, indicating its potential utility as
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Research conducted at the University of Michigan has investigated the use of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer (DT) and Problem List (PL) in assessing distress in individuals presenting to a cancer genetics clinic. The study aimed to evaluate the utility of these tools in an unselected population
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Gastric cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with researchers emphasizing the need for early detection and accurate prognosis for effective management. Investigators have conducted a bibliometric analysis of tumor marker application in gastric cancer diagnosis from 2019 to 2024, analyzing 2,940 articles from Scopus and Web of Science
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Researchers at the National University have made significant breakthroughs in the treatment of gastric cancer using photodynamic therapy, a non-toxic and highly effective approach that exploits the body's natural response to light. By developing a series of ruthenium-based complexes, scientists have created a new class of photosensitizers that
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A coalition of journalists and medical professionals in Burkina Faso has launched a female cancer screening campaign to promote reproductive health and early detection among women in the country's Defense and Security Forces (FDS). Organized by the Network of Journalists for Civil Protection (RJPC), the campaign aims to
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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Tammy Baldwin have introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), a critical initiative that provides lifesaving breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women. The SCREENS for Cancer Act aims
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Scientists at the University of Sussex and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy. The researchers have found that blocking a protein called LMTK3 can prevent breast cancer tumours from turning immune cells into "friends" that help the tumour grow. This
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At the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, researchers from City of Hope are set to present novel cancer treatment approaches and combinations that could reduce cancer risk and improve survival. These breakthroughs include innovative combination therapies that target and shrink tumors once untouchable, identifying cancer biomarkers
