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Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer

In the latest research published in Science Immunology, experts delve into the gene expression patterns of distinct intraepithelial lymphocyte populations in various gastrointestinal tract regions. Key findings reveal the roles of T-cell IELs in detecting infections and ensuring the gut's barrier integrity, with a special emphasis on their function in combating colon cancer.

9 Oct 2023

New model for lung cancer screening eligibility more accurate than current USPSTF method

A new study found that an alternative model to identify patients with lung cancer eligible for screening was more accurate than the currently used method based on the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) criteria.

9 Oct 2023

Breakthrough research could lead to more effective immunotherapies for bowel cancer

Every year, over 15,500 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country.

6 Oct 2023

BGI Genomics and Colombian National Cancer Institute Collaborate to enhance cancer detection and prevention

On October 2, 2023, BGI Genomics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colombian National Cancer Institute (INC or Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia).

6 Oct 2023

Machine learning can simplify lung cancer screening process

Machine learning models to identify the simplest way to screen for lung cancer have been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Cambridge, bringing personalized screening one step closer.

6 Oct 2023

Pyrvinium can be repurposed as a preventative treatment for stomach cancer

A study published Oct. 4 in Gastroenterology further validates that pyrvinium, a drug that has been used for decades for intestinal pinworms, can be repurposed as a preventative treatment for stomach cancer.

6 Oct 2023

More walkable neighborhoods have a lower incidence of obesity-related cancers among women

Women living in neighborhoods characterized as walkable, have a reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.

6 Oct 2023

Blood test for pan-cancer biomarker could revolutionize early cancer detection

Diagnostic tools for timely, accurate and inexpensive early cancer detection that can assess risk or monitor response to treatment could help patients get the care they need faster and improve existing care strategies.

5 Oct 2023

Walkable neighborhoods reduce risk of obesity-related cancers in women

Residing in a more walkable neighborhood protects against the risk of overall obesity-related cancers in women, specifically postmenopausal breast cancer, but also ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and multiple myeloma, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

4 Oct 2023

Oral lipid nanoparticle drug shows promise for preventing colitis-associated cancer in mice

An oral lipid nanoparticle drug prevents tumor development in mice, suggesting this is a promising drug formulation for preventing colitis-associated cancer, according to a study led by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

4 Oct 2023

Machine learning model can identify who needs lung cancer screening

A machine learning model equipped with only data on people's age, smoking duration and the number of cigarettes smoked per day can predict lung cancer risk and identify who needs lung cancer screening, according to a new study publishing October 3rd in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Thomas Callender of University College London, UK, and colleagues.

3 Oct 2023

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

This comprehensive review in the journal Foods explores the therapeutic potential of phytonutrients in combating obesity. The paper delves into various plant-based compounds like polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids, detailing their mechanisms of action in inhibiting fat accumulation, regulating metabolism, and even altering gut microbiota.

1 Oct 2023

The fight against cancer: a comprehensive assessment of preventable and treatable cases

Researchers presented the findings of a population-based study conducted across 185 countries to estimate premature deaths due to 36 different types of cancers in 2020, a leading cause of premature deaths worldwide.

29 Sep 2023

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to higher risk of blood clots in healthy adults

Recent study in Scientific Reports finds a link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among healthy Korean adults. The research suggests that NAFLD may contribute to a hypercoagulable state, increasing the risk of VTE.

27 Sep 2023

How do different polyphenol-rich foods impact chronic diseases?

The potential of phytochemicals in promoting a healthy human diet to combat chronic disease.

27 Sep 2023

$45M awarded to develop sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatment

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has awarded $45 million to rapidly develop sense-and-respond implant technology that could slash U.S. cancer-related deaths by more than 50%.

26 Sep 2023

Gender inequalities worsen women’s access to cancer prevention, detection and care

Unequal power dynamics across society have resounding negative impacts on how women interact with cancer prevention, care and treatment.

26 Sep 2023

New guideline with preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity in Canada

A comprehensive new guideline with 16 preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity for people disadvantaged because of racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination.

25 Sep 2023

Exercise boosts immune defense in Lynch syndrome patients

Aerobic exercise, specifically cycling, shows promise in reducing inflammation and boosting immune responses in the colonic tissue of Lynch syndrome patients, a group at high risk for colorectal cancer. The study suggests that regular exercise may offer a preventive approach for this patient population, though further randomized trials are needed.

24 Sep 2023

Using kinase inhibitors in subsets of colorectal cancer patients

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on June 27, 2023, entitled, "Kinase-targeted therapy in subsets of colorectal cancer."

22 Sep 2023

Colorectal News and Research

Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer

New model for lung cancer screening eligibility more accurate than current USPSTF method

Breakthrough research could lead to more effective immunotherapies for bowel cancer

BGI Genomics and Colombian National Cancer Institute Collaborate to enhance cancer detection and prevention

Machine learning can simplify lung cancer screening process

Pyrvinium can be repurposed as a preventative treatment for stomach cancer

More walkable neighborhoods have a lower incidence of obesity-related cancers among women

Blood test for pan-cancer biomarker could revolutionize early cancer detection

Walkable neighborhoods reduce risk of obesity-related cancers in women

Oral lipid nanoparticle drug shows promise for preventing colitis-associated cancer in mice

Machine learning model can identify who needs lung cancer screening

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

The fight against cancer: a comprehensive assessment of preventable and treatable cases

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to higher risk of blood clots in healthy adults

How do different polyphenol-rich foods impact chronic diseases?

$45M awarded to develop sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatment

Gender inequalities worsen women’s access to cancer prevention, detection and care

New guideline with preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity in Canada

Exercise boosts immune defense in Lynch syndrome patients

Using kinase inhibitors in subsets of colorectal cancer patients

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