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NCCN updates treatment guidelines for high-incidence cancers

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is announcing several new updates to the cancer treatment practices listed in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines).

14 Mar 2024

Researchers develop an algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed an algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes.

14 Mar 2024

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

In the recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among Americans under the age of 55.

14 Mar 2024

Study offers insight into state Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs

Mounting evidence suggests that FDA-approved weight loss medications, such as Wegovy, not only help patients lose weight but also protect against complications from obesity such as cardiovascular disease.

14 Mar 2024

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

It's no secret that smoking is extremely detrimental to health. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens, increasing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

14 Mar 2024

Organic compounds from the Ginkgo biloba plant improve cognitive function post-stroke

Ginkgo Diterpene Lactone Meglumine (GDLM), a group of organic compounds that derive from the Ginkgo biloba plant, can improve cognitive function in patients who recently experienced an acute ischemic stroke, according to new research published in De Gruyter's Open Medicine.

14 Mar 2024

Logical Biological recognized as one of ‘Europe's fastest-growing companies’ due to customer centric approach and quality commitment

Logical Biological specialise in providing human serum, plasma, swabs, tissues, PBMCs and other biological specimens for diagnostics and therapeutic research and development.

From Logical Biological 14 Mar 2024

Nuclera appoints Joseph Bertelsen as Chief Commercial Officer

Key appointment to lead global commercial launch of eProtein Discovery platform

From Nuclera 14 Mar 2024

Study analyzes effects of burn injury on the gut microbiota and mucus barrier in mice

The gut microbiota, a complex ecosystem within the human intestinal tract, is increasingly recognized for its vital role in human health and disease.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers pioneer a novel approach to enhance diabetic wound healing

Researchers unveiled a novel therapy for diabetic wound healing. This research highlights the use of exosomal miR-4645-5p from hypoxic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to significantly enhance wound healing by promoting keratinocyte autophagy.

14 Mar 2024

Viral infections contribute to more cases of intussusception in kids

Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study.

14 Mar 2024

Study finds decline in breast cancer diagnoses during the first year of COVID-19 pandemic

Several studies have described the distinct ways the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted cancer care, but less is known about the specific ways the pandemic disrupted breast cancer, the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in women.

14 Mar 2024

Study highlights how bariatric surgery substantially improves heart health

Bariatric surgery may result in significant cardiometabolic improvements, particularly among younger, female, or white people and those without comorbidities, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

14 Mar 2024

Gene discovery provides new insight into brain calcification

Brain calcification can cause movement disorders and cognitive impairment. Researchers at the Arnesen Lab at UiB have now identified a gene that provides new insight into how these calcifications occur.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers identify T-cell subsets as effective therapeutic target for preventing transplant rejection

Houston Methodist researchers identified a troublesome subset of T-cells in transplant recipients that may be a more effective therapeutic target for preventing transplant rejection in patients.

14 Mar 2024

Computer model can find signs of lymph node cancer in 90% of cases

Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. Now, one of the largest studies to date has been carried out using AI-assisted image analysis of lymphoma, cancer of the lymphatic system.

14 Mar 2024

New analysis sheds light on cancer incidence and mortality trends in the UK

Trends in cancer incidence and deaths in the United Kingdom (UK) among individuals aged between 35 and 69 years.

14 Mar 2024

Residing in disadvantaged areas linked to accelerated brain aging and increased dementia risk

Living in a poorer neighborhood is linked to accelerated brain aging and increased dementia risk early in life, regardless of income level or education, a Duke University-led study finds.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers shed light on cancer cell survival in early hypoxia

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on how cancer cells survive in the first few hours after being cut off from a supply of oxygen.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have discovered a link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy.

14 Mar 2024

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NCCN updates treatment guidelines for high-incidence cancers

Researchers develop an algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

Study offers insight into state Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

Organic compounds from the Ginkgo biloba plant improve cognitive function post-stroke

Logical Biological recognized as one of ‘Europe's fastest-growing companies’ due to customer centric approach and quality commitment

Nuclera appoints Joseph Bertelsen as Chief Commercial Officer

Study analyzes effects of burn injury on the gut microbiota and mucus barrier in mice

Researchers pioneer a novel approach to enhance diabetic wound healing

Viral infections contribute to more cases of intussusception in kids

Study finds decline in breast cancer diagnoses during the first year of COVID-19 pandemic

Study highlights how bariatric surgery substantially improves heart health

Gene discovery provides new insight into brain calcification

Researchers identify T-cell subsets as effective therapeutic target for preventing transplant rejection

Computer model can find signs of lymph node cancer in 90% of cases

New analysis sheds light on cancer incidence and mortality trends in the UK

Residing in disadvantaged areas linked to accelerated brain aging and increased dementia risk

Researchers shed light on cancer cell survival in early hypoxia

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

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