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Never say ‘die’: Why so many doctors won’t break bad news

After nearly 40 years as an internist, Dr. Ron Naito knew what the sky-high results of his blood test meant. And it wasn't good.

12 Jun 2019

Electronic consultations in allergy and immunology may reduce need for specialist visits

A study from Massachusetts General Hospital researchers finds that electronic consultations in allergy and immunology can simplify the process of providing the most appropriate care, often reducing the need for in-person specialist visits.

12 Jun 2019

Disparities in race, ethnicity, and status affect progress in cancer survival rates in youth

A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum finds that dramatic increases in cancer survival in adolescents and young adults are undermined by continuing disparities by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

12 Jun 2019

Identifying subtype of colorectal cancer may help oncologists determine most effective treatment

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., expected to cause about 51,000 deaths in 2019. But until now, it was unclear which drugs were most effective for which patients.

12 Jun 2019

Researchers identify new sarcoma familial risk gene

A team of WA researchers has uncovered new genes that could play an important role in the development of sarcoma, a group of rare bone, muscle and connective tissue cancers.

12 Jun 2019

GPs prompted more than 5 million times to encourage self-care rather than write a prescription

GPs and other prescribers have been prompted more than 5 million times in the last 12 months to encourage patients to take action to look after themselves, rather than relying on medication from their doctor.

12 Jun 2019

Boehringer Ingelheim and University of Dundee extend collaboration to develop new cancer medicines

Following the success of their ongoing alliance, Boehringer Ingelheim and the University of Dundee extend their collaboration to develop new medicines that target and destroy key cancer causing proteins.

12 Jun 2019

Artificial intelligence better than humans in diagnosing pigmented skin lesions

When it comes to the diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions, artificial intelligence is superior to humans. In a study conducted under the supervision of the MedUni Vienna human experts "competed" against computer algorithms.

12 Jun 2019

Biomarker correlates with prostate cancer aggressiveness and predicts metastasis to bone

Mortality due to prostate cancer is usually related to its likelihood to metastasize, especially to bone. Prognostic biomarkers are urgently needed to predict disease aggression so that appropriate treatment can be selected.

12 Jun 2019

Findings indicate indirect link between consumption of cattle related foods and cancer

In February 2019, the German Cancer Research Centre presented findings on new infection pathogens that go by the name of “Bovine Milk and Meat Factors”.

12 Jun 2019

Dermatologist offers tips to help vitiligo patients care for their skin

Millions of people worldwide have vitiligo, a condition that causes the skin to lose its natural color, resulting in patches of light skin.

12 Jun 2019

New study finds almost 400 established medical practices that don’t work

A new study set out to explore what does and does not work in the field of modern medical practice, and came up with 396 reported reversals of previously accepted medical practice over the last few decades.

12 Jun 2019

Malaria drug may help those with hereditary hearing loss finds study

Researchers have found that anti-malarial drug artemisinin could help patients with genetic or hereditary hearing loss. The study results were published in the latest issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The study was titled, “Unconventional secretory pathway activation restores hair cell mechanotransduction in an USH3A model.”

12 Jun 2019

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Never say ‘die’: Why so many doctors won’t break bad news

Electronic consultations in allergy and immunology may reduce need for specialist visits

Disparities in race, ethnicity, and status affect progress in cancer survival rates in youth

Identifying subtype of colorectal cancer may help oncologists determine most effective treatment

Researchers identify new sarcoma familial risk gene

GPs prompted more than 5 million times to encourage self-care rather than write a prescription

Boehringer Ingelheim and University of Dundee extend collaboration to develop new cancer medicines

Artificial intelligence better than humans in diagnosing pigmented skin lesions

Biomarker correlates with prostate cancer aggressiveness and predicts metastasis to bone

Findings indicate indirect link between consumption of cattle related foods and cancer

Dermatologist offers tips to help vitiligo patients care for their skin

New study finds almost 400 established medical practices that don’t work

Malaria drug may help those with hereditary hearing loss finds study

Researchers provide insight into unintended consequence of immune checkpoint inhibitors

The immune system in women may be different from men finds study

Singapore researchers find that a third of eczema apps do not comply with international guidelines

CZI announces new program to drive progress in the fight against rare diseases

Early life adversity and high levels of FKBP5 protein amplify anxiety-like behavior

A 'one-two punch' approach to destroy cancerous ovarian cells

Why sleeping with the TV on could cause weight gain

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

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