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NUS scientists develop novel low-cost method of testing for cancers

Scientists from the National University of have discovered a novel low-cost method of testing for cancers.

5 Dec 2022

Harmful gut bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility to trigger Crohn’s disease

Changes in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bacteria to set off the inflammation that drives Crohn’s disease, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

1 Dec 2022

The importance of early cancer screening

In this interview, Thomas Qiu, Senior Product Manager from BGI Genomics, talks to NewsMedical about current global cancer rates, and the importance of early cancer screening.

From BGI Genomics 1 Dec 2022

Study reports high rates of complications, rehospitalizations among patients undergoing abdominal ostomy surgery

Patients undergoing abdominal surgery for ostomy placement have high rates of hospital readmissions and emergency department visits – often involving ostomy-related complications, reports a study in the November/December issue of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, the official journal of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society.

29 Nov 2022

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Recently, scientists reviewed the role of sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli) in preventing IBD by regulating inflammation and altering the gut microbiome.

29 Nov 2022

Researchers assess reasons for non-follow-up after a positive colorectal cancer test

While screening by Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) can detect colorectal cancers early, successful treatment depends on the patient undergoing follow-up colonoscopy after an unfavorable test result.

29 Nov 2022

Eating healthy plant-based diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

Eating a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant foods -; such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes -; and low in unhealthy plant foods -; including refined grains, fruit juices, and added sugars -; is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer in men.

29 Nov 2022

How Can CPNs Revolutionize Medical Diagnostics?

At MEDICA 2022, NewsMedical spoke with Andy Chaloner about Stream Bio's conjugated polymer nanoparticle technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the medical and life sciences sectors, from diagnostics to clinical imaging.

From Stream Bio 25 Nov 2022

Over 440 SCI articles published! BGI’s cancer genetics and cell research fuels innovation

BGI has currently published over 440 SCI (Science Citation Index) papers in the field of cancer research, with a cumulative impact factor of over 4,000 points.

From BGI Genomics 23 Nov 2022

Microniches of intratumoral microbiota impact spatial and cellular heterogeneity in cancer

Researchers mapped spatial, cellular, and molecular interactions of host and tumor-associated bacteria within the tumor microenvironment.

22 Nov 2022

CAR T-cell therapy in colorectal cancer

Researchers assessed the efficacy of CAR T-cells in the immunotherapy of colorectal cancer.

21 Nov 2022

The role of bacteria in cancer growth

Tumor-associated microbiota is an important component of the tumor microenvironment (TME) across 33 types of human cancer. However, little evidence is available regarding the spatial distribution and localization of these microbes in tumor cells.

20 Nov 2022

Dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment

A dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment, a new study from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center finds.

20 Nov 2022

Study finds a positive impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients

Regular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients and reported a positive association.

14 Nov 2022

Researchers discover residual tumor cells responsible for colon cancer relapse

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the world, with about 2 million new cases each year. Most patients are diagnosed when the tumor is still located in the colon or rectum.

9 Nov 2022

Lower risk of colorectal cancer associated with dietary flavanone and anthocyanidin intake, according to new research

In a new study, researchers assessed the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) with the intake of flavonoids.

31 Oct 2022

Piceatannol and mTOR inhibitor combination proves be an attractive therapeutic strategy for gastric cancer

This study is led by Dr. Longtao Huangfu, and Dr. Xiaoyang Wang (Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute). A diet of fresh fruits and vegetables may reduce the prevalence of cancers, including GC (Eusebi et al., 2020; Liu et al., 2021).

28 Oct 2022

Overall cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, says Annual Report to the Nation

Overall cancer death rates continued to decline among men, women, children, and adolescents and young adults in every major racial and ethnic group in the United States from 2015 to 2019, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. From 2014 to 2018, overall cancer incidence, or new cases of cancer, remained stable for men and children but increased for women and adolescents and young adults.

28 Oct 2022

Research reveals a differential clinical response to pembrolizumab in uterine cancer patients

New research from Yale Cancer Center reveals for the first time ever a differential clinical response to pembrolizumab in Lynch-like (mutated) vs methylated microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) uterine cancer patients, increasing our understanding about the proportion of patients that derive benefit from immune checkpoint blockade.

28 Oct 2022

Commensal gut microbes from IBD patients produce genotoxic metabolites

Functional screening of human gut microbiota reveals a family of small molecule genotoxins called indolimines in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new study.

27 Oct 2022

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

NUS scientists develop novel low-cost method of testing for cancers

Harmful gut bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility to trigger Crohn’s disease

The importance of early cancer screening

Study reports high rates of complications, rehospitalizations among patients undergoing abdominal ostomy surgery

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Researchers assess reasons for non-follow-up after a positive colorectal cancer test

Eating healthy plant-based diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

How Can CPNs Revolutionize Medical Diagnostics?

Over 440 SCI articles published! BGI’s cancer genetics and cell research fuels innovation

Microniches of intratumoral microbiota impact spatial and cellular heterogeneity in cancer

CAR T-cell therapy in colorectal cancer

The role of bacteria in cancer growth

Dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment

Study finds a positive impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients

Researchers discover residual tumor cells responsible for colon cancer relapse

Lower risk of colorectal cancer associated with dietary flavanone and anthocyanidin intake, according to new research

Piceatannol and mTOR inhibitor combination proves be an attractive therapeutic strategy for gastric cancer

Overall cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, says Annual Report to the Nation

Research reveals a differential clinical response to pembrolizumab in uterine cancer patients

Commensal gut microbes from IBD patients produce genotoxic metabolites

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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