Cancer News and Research

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New technique effectively identifies residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery

A new technique designed to allow surgeons to identify and remove residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery showed promising results in a multi-center trial led by investigators from the Mass General Cancer Center, a member of Mass General Brigham.

3 May 2023

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers at West Virginia University have uncovered critical data showing bariatric surgery as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes.

3 May 2023

Study examines the effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on mortality in middle-aged, older adults

Short-terms clinical trials have demonstrated the health benefits of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) and low-fat diets (LFDs) for weight loss and heart protection.

3 May 2023

Finnish mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells

A study found that a mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells, causing tissues to age prematurely.

3 May 2023

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Researchers described 24-hour behaviors and their relationship with mental well-being in older adults.

3 May 2023

Boxing could improve quality of life for Parkinson's patients

When we think of boxing, it's understandable many of us wouldn't associate it with being 'good' for our brains.

3 May 2023

Using PandaOmics to identify dual-purpose therapeutic targets to treat aging and glioblastoma

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 8, entitled, "Identification of dual-purpose therapeutic targets implicated in aging and glioblastoma multiforme using PandaOmics - an AI-enabled biological target discovery platform."

3 May 2023

Addressing long-standing issue in women's health: Lumps in the breast

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on April 24, 2023, entitled, "Crossroads: the role of biomarkers in the management of lumps in the breast."

3 May 2023

Non-optimal temperatures contribute to cardiovascular disease burden across the globe

A new study by physician-scientists at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute has shown that non-optimal temperatures have a significant impact on the cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden across the globe.

3 May 2023

Researchers develop a deep learning model to classify cancer cells by type

Cancer cells that initiate metastasis, or the spread of the disease from its primary location, are different from cancer cells that stay in the original tumor. Distinguishing metastasis-initiating cell types can determine the severity of cancer and help medical practitioners decide on a course of treatment.

2 May 2023

AI can analyze breast mass images to accurately identify cancer in low-resource settings

Artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze breast mass images from low-cost portable ultrasound machines and accurately identify cancer, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

2 May 2023

UC San Francisco will be first hospital in California to offer pharmacogenetic testing

Beginning May 9, UC San Francisco will be the first hospital in California, and one of only a few nationwide, to offer pharmacogenetic testing.

2 May 2023

Light or moderate exercise can improve the prognosis of cancer

Two new Finnish studies show that short bouts of light or moderate exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients.

2 May 2023

Study shows link between obesity and adverse postoperative outcomes

In the United States, almost 74% of adults age 20 and older have overweight or obesity, and of that number almost 42% have obesity.

2 May 2023

FAU and Insightec collaborate to use focused ultrasound to treat brain diseases

During his trade mission trip to Israel, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new agreement between Florida Atlantic University and Insightec, a global health care company headquartered in Haifa, Israel.

2 May 2023

Novel chronic murine wound mouse model to study cellular senescence

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 8, entitled, "A chronic wound model to investigate skin cellular senescence."

2 May 2023

Exposure to moderate levels of aircraft noise may disrupt sleep

A new study has found that people who were exposed to even moderate levels of aircraft noise were less likely to receive the minimum recommended amount of sleep each night, and this risk increased among people living in the Western U.S., near a major cargo airport, or near a large water body, and among people with no hearing loss.

2 May 2023

Study sheds new light on the role of somatic mutations in temporal lobe epilepsy

Epilepsy affects approximately 1-in-26 people and the most common form, known as temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), often cannot be adequately treated with anti-seizure medications.

2 May 2023

Millions are stuck in dental deserts, with no access to oral health care

Every day, Adrienne Grimmett and her colleagues at Evara Health in the Tampa Bay area see stories of inequity in their patients' teeth, gums, and palates.

2 May 2023

Study links commuting choices to heart health: Walk or cycle to impact cardiovascular risk

Study analyzed the relationship between commuting modes and distance with cardiovascular disease-related biomarkers using UK Biobank data. The results suggest that active commuting modes (cycling, walking) may be positively associated with select CVD biomarkers, while long-distance commuting by car is negatively associated.

1 May 2023

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

New technique effectively identifies residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Study examines the effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on mortality in middle-aged, older adults

Finnish mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Boxing could improve quality of life for Parkinson's patients

Using PandaOmics to identify dual-purpose therapeutic targets to treat aging and glioblastoma

Addressing long-standing issue in women's health: Lumps in the breast

Non-optimal temperatures contribute to cardiovascular disease burden across the globe

Researchers develop a deep learning model to classify cancer cells by type

AI can analyze breast mass images to accurately identify cancer in low-resource settings

UC San Francisco will be first hospital in California to offer pharmacogenetic testing

Light or moderate exercise can improve the prognosis of cancer

Study shows link between obesity and adverse postoperative outcomes

FAU and Insightec collaborate to use focused ultrasound to treat brain diseases

Novel chronic murine wound mouse model to study cellular senescence

Exposure to moderate levels of aircraft noise may disrupt sleep

Study sheds new light on the role of somatic mutations in temporal lobe epilepsy

Millions are stuck in dental deserts, with no access to oral health care

Study links commuting choices to heart health: Walk or cycle to impact cardiovascular risk

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