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MGI Partners with National Cancer Centre Singapore to Undergo Comprehensive Genomic Profiling of Asian-Prevalent Cancers

MGI Tech Singapore Pte, Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, recently entered a research partnership with National Cancer Centre Singapore ("NCCS") to facilitate comprehensive, multi-dimensional genomic profiling of Asian-prevalent cancers using MGI's core DNBSEQ™ technology.

From MGI 18 Sep 2023

Combination immunotherapy outperforms durvalumab monotherapy in neoadjuvant NSCLC

Combination immunotherapy with the anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody durvalumab and other novel agents outperforms durvalumab alone in the neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) setting for early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

14 Sep 2023

Henry Ford Health performs first K-Clip procedure in the U.S. to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation

A team of interventional cardiologists from Henry Ford Health's Center for Structural Heart Disease recently became the first in the United States and the Western Hemisphere to repair a heart valve with severe tricuspid regurgitation in a patient using the investigational K-Clip™ Transvascular Tricuspid Repair System.

14 Sep 2023

Robust detection of gallbladder cancer using deep-learning-assisted US imaging

Researchers from India developed and validated a deep-learning (DL) model to automate the detection of gallbladder cancer.

13 Sep 2023

A combination of inhibitors may suppress tumor growth and prevent cancer relapse

An international team of researchers has demonstrated that a combination of inhibitors may suppress tumor growth and prevent relapse in patients with certain cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and lung adenocarcinoma.

12 Sep 2023

Higher adverse childhood experiences linked to greater odds of head or neck injury and concussions

Altaf Saadi, MD, MSc, principal investigator of the Neurodisparities & Health Justice Lab in the Department of Neurology at Mass General and an assistant professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, is lead author of a new study in the Journal of Head Trauma and Rehabilitation, Examining the Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Lifetime History of Head or Neck Injury or Concussion in Children From the United States.

8 Sep 2023

The impact of prolonged computer use on oculomotor function

Researchers conducted an evaluation of oculomotor function changes during prolonged computer usage using an eye tracker to collect data on eye movement at various intervals of screen time.

7 Sep 2023

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer diagnoses, raising alarms for future healthcare resilience

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a notable decline in new cancer diagnoses in Manitoba, Canada, particularly affecting breast, colon, and rectal cancers. The study highlights the urgent need for healthcare strategies to mitigate the impact of future disruptions on cancer detection and treatment.

6 Sep 2023

Silencing two genes can make cancer cells receptive to chemotherapy

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy, and that silencing either gene can make cancer cells previously unresponsive to chemotherapy subsequently respond to it.

4 Sep 2023

New breakthroughs by NPL scientists could transform cancer treatment

New breakthroughs by scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are set to transform cancer treatment in the UK and worldwide.

4 Sep 2023

Students starting school and college in September are at increased risk of serious illnesses

A leading testing expert fears a perfect storm of infections in September as students start at schools and colleges. School closures during Covid lockdowns mean 1-in-8 students starting university this year remains unprotected against meningitis. Concern is growing early symptoms may be confused with freshers’ flu.

4 Sep 2023

Ohio State University launches first-in-world clinical trial of heart failure device

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Wednesday randomized the first patient in the world in a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a device designed to alleviate heart failure symptoms.

4 Sep 2023

Electric bicycle riding may be increasing the risk of severe injury in the pediatric population

A study finds that children riding electric bicycles are more prone to injuries and hospitalization than those riding pedal bicycles.

31 Aug 2023

Is obesity associated with risk of head and neck cancer?

The association between obesity and head and neck cancer risk.

29 Aug 2023

Researchers find link between topography of the genome and presence of cancer mutations

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have uncovered a connection between the topography of the human genome and the presence of mutations in human cancer.

24 Aug 2023

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

A recent review summarizes what is known about these conditions and suggests future research directions and opportunities.

23 Aug 2023

Recognizing and acting on heart attack symptoms linked to faster treatment, better outcomes

Recognizing and acting on heart attack symptoms is linked with faster life-saving treatment, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2023.

22 Aug 2023

Study finds no link between short-term immunosuppressant use and cancer

Relatively short-term use of immunosuppressant medications to control an inflammatory disease was not associated with an increased risk of later developing cancer, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh and Mass Eye and Ear, a member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, and published today in the journal BMJ Oncology.

21 Aug 2023

Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness in young men and the incidence of site-specific cancer

A recent study assessed the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and some cancers in healthy young men.

21 Aug 2023

What are the patterns in the incidence of early-onset cancers?

A recent study studied the patterns in the incidence of early-onset cancers between 2010 and 2019 in the United States.

21 Aug 2023

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MGI Partners with National Cancer Centre Singapore to Undergo Comprehensive Genomic Profiling of Asian-Prevalent Cancers

Combination immunotherapy outperforms durvalumab monotherapy in neoadjuvant NSCLC

Henry Ford Health performs first K-Clip procedure in the U.S. to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation

Robust detection of gallbladder cancer using deep-learning-assisted US imaging

A combination of inhibitors may suppress tumor growth and prevent cancer relapse

Higher adverse childhood experiences linked to greater odds of head or neck injury and concussions

The impact of prolonged computer use on oculomotor function

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer diagnoses, raising alarms for future healthcare resilience

Silencing two genes can make cancer cells receptive to chemotherapy

New breakthroughs by NPL scientists could transform cancer treatment

Students starting school and college in September are at increased risk of serious illnesses

Ohio State University launches first-in-world clinical trial of heart failure device

Electric bicycle riding may be increasing the risk of severe injury in the pediatric population

Is obesity associated with risk of head and neck cancer?

Researchers find link between topography of the genome and presence of cancer mutations

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

Recognizing and acting on heart attack symptoms linked to faster treatment, better outcomes

Study finds no link between short-term immunosuppressant use and cancer

Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness in young men and the incidence of site-specific cancer

What are the patterns in the incidence of early-onset cancers?

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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