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Adenoma (Benign Tumor) is a noncancerous tumor that starts in gland-like cells of the epithelial tissue (thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures within the body).

Diagnostic performance of GPT-4 in analyzing radiology findings from brain tumors

GPT-4 demonstrates diagnostic capabilities in brain radiology, achieving 73% accuracy for final diagnoses and 94% for differential diagnoses in recent research.

3 Oct 2024

Stool-based testing offers a new hope for global colorectal cancer screening

"Stool-based test offers a promising solution to reduce the burden of a colonoscopy," experts emphasized on September 21st, during the ICG 19 · Metagenomics for Health (ICG19·MH) & The 2nd MOHA Consortium. The conference was held in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province of China.

25 Sep 2024

Scientists investigate the rise in early-onset cancers and propose new strategies to combat growing epidemic

Researchers explore the global rise in early-onset cancers, linking environmental exposures and lifestyle changes to the surge, and advocate for tailored prevention and treatment strategies.

18 Sep 2024

University of Oklahoma researcher receives NIH grant to explore natural cancer treatments

Today, about 25% of drugs approved to treat cancer are derived from nature – from the bark of a tree to marine life to bacteria in the soil.

26 Aug 2024

Early detection and intervention as key strategies to combat colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is set to transform from a severe disease to a controllable condition through early detection and intervention.

6 Jun 2024

Thailand grapples with colorectal cancer epidemic

According to research led by Prof. Varut Lohsiriwat, Professor of Surgery, Division of General Surgery (Section of Colorectal Surgery) of Siriraj Hospital, at Mahidol University, CRC is the third most common cancer in Thailand, accounting for 11% of the cancer burden. It is the only malignancy with an increased incidence in both genders in the country.

30 May 2024

Saudi Arabia lags in CRC screening despite high awareness of early detection benefits

According to the statistics of the Saudi National Cancer Registry issued by the Saudi Health Council for 2020, colorectal cancer (CRC) is ranked second among types of cancer, and first in men and third in women accounting for 12.3% with 1729 cases among all registered cancer cases.

30 May 2024

Mainz Biomed to unveil breakthrough early cancer detection study results at DDW 2024

Mainz Biomed N.V., a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, will present an analysis from its eAArly DETECT study at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 in Washington D.C. from May 18th to May 21st. DDW is recognized as a premier forum for the latest advancements in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery.

11 May 2024

Deeper sedation with propofol may improve detection of serrated polyps during colonoscopy

In patients undergoing colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer, deeper sedation using the anesthetic drug propofol may improve detection of "serrated" polyps -; a type of precancerous lesion that can be difficult to detect, reports a study in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

17 Apr 2024

New insights into adrenal gland tumor formation

Researchers from Kyushu University's Faculty of Medical Sciences report on new insights into the mechanisms of how adrenal gland tumors are formed.

2 Apr 2024

Unraveling the complex cellular composition of aldosterone-producing adenomas

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find that the cells that make up aldosterone-producing adenomas become more transcriptionally active and express higher levels of genes linked to hormone production over intratumoral differentiation.

1 Mar 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

A review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology synthesizes evidence on the negative impacts of ultra-processed foods and food additives on gut health, linking them to chronic diseases and alterations in the gut microbiome.

25 Feb 2024

Increased risk of autoimmune disease after Cushing's disease remission

A study of more than 250 persons undergoing surgical therapy for Cushing's disease (CD) or nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) found that patients who achieved remission of CD were more likely than those with surgically treated NFPAs to develop new-onset autoimmune disease within 3 years after remission.

19 Feb 2024

Rising colorectal cancer risk in young adults calls for earlier screening, study suggests

Study reveals an increase in adenomas and advanced adenomas in younger adults, alongside a rise in colorectal cancer incidence in males under 50, suggesting a need for earlier screening, particularly in men.

7 Dec 2023

AI transforms colonoscopy: Boosting detection rates, slashing miss rates in cancer screening

Researchers in China have demonstrated through a systematic review and meta-analysis that AI-based methods significantly enhance adenoma detection rates and reduce miss rates during colonoscopies, potentially improving colorectal cancer screening and reducing mortality.

3 Dec 2023

Hormones and high blood pressure: Study reveals endocrine culprits and targeted treatments

Researchers delve into endocrine causes of hypertension (HTN), revealing key culprits like primary aldosteronism and Cushing's syndrome. The study also evaluates the efficacy of various treatments, offering valuable insights for tackling this widespread health issue.

15 Oct 2023

Unlocking the genetic code of blood sugar reveals new diabetes risks and lung complications

The study used a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to analyze random glucose levels in nearly half a million non-diabetic subjects, uncovering 150 distinct genetic signals, including 53 new ones, linked to glycemic traits and type 2 diabetes. The research also discovered a causal effect of random glucose and type 2 diabetes on lung function, identifying lung dysfunction as a new diabetes complication.

10 Sep 2023

Reversing β-cell failure: A promising approach for type 2 diabetes treatment

Researchers examined current evidence on the reasons and implications of pancreatic beta-cell failure.

3 Aug 2023

COLOTECT 1.0 receives market authorization from Malaysia's Medical Device Authority

Recently, BGI Genomics' COLOTECT 1.0 DNA Methylation Detection Kit for Human SDC2, ADHFE1, and PPP2R5C Genes (Real-Time PCR), Sample Pretreatment Kit for Methylation Detection, DNA Isolation Kit, Stool Sample Collection Kit have received market authorization from Malaysia's Medical Device Authority (hereinafter referred to as MDA).

6 Jun 2023

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Research investigates the association between garlic consumption and colorectal cancer risk, as well as the influence of garlic consumption on bacterial DNA in the blood. The study found that garlic consumption was inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk and that it influenced the gut microbiota.

26 Apr 2023