Tag: Cancer

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This is how your brain senses an itch

New York: Researchers have discovered how neurons in the spinal cord help transmit itch signals to the brain. Their findings, published in the Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials, will help contribute to a better understanding of itch and could lead to the invention of new drugs to treat chronic itch, which occurs […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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This skin patch can painlessly deliver cancer drugs quickly

New York: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed a fast-acting skin patch that efficiently delivers medication to attack cells in melanoma – a deadly form of skin cancer. Topical ointments can impart medications to the skin, but they can only penetrate a small distance through it. While syringes are an effective drug delivery […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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This Sea Snail Compound May Reduce Cancer Risk

Sydney: Researchers have isolated one compound in the gland secretions from the Australian white rock sea snail (Dicathasis orbita) which has not only anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities, but important anti-cancer properties. “After a decade of work, we have found an active compound derived from the substance produced by the mollusc’s gland which could be used […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Internal bleeding after heart attack linked with cancer

London: Bleeding during the first six months after discharge from hospital for a heart attack is linked with a subsequent cancer diagnosis, a new study said. “Our results suggest that patients should seek medical advice if they experience bleeding after discharge. “Particularly if the bleeding is of gastrointestinal, pulmonary or genitourinary origin, without any obvious […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Breast cancer drugs may put some cells into 'sleeper mode'

London: Breast cancer drugs may force some cancer cells into ‘sleeper mode’, allowing them to potentially come back to life years after initial treatment. The research could open avenues for finding ways of keeping the cancer cells dormant for longer, or even potentially finding a way of awakening the cells so they can then be […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Not just cancer, DNA changes may trigger other diseases too

London: DNA changes throughout a person’s life can significantly increase their susceptibility to heart conditions and other age-related diseases, says a research led by an Indian-origin scientist. Such alterations — known as somatic mutations — can impact the way blood stem cells work and are associated with blood cancers and other conditions, said scientists from […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
Cancer
New Cancer Treatment Prevents Hair Loss From Chemotherapy

London: A novel method discovered recently by a group of researchers, including one of Indian-origin, shows how hair loss from chemotherapy can be prevented during cancer treatment in patients, arguably one of the most psychologically distressing side effects of modern cancer therapy. The study published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine describes how damage to […]

  • Sunday, 25 April 2021
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Bribery, Hooliganism Mar Odisha Health Sector

Boudh/Bolangir: Umpteen incidents of healthcare system failures including medical negligence, patient-on-cot tragedies, Mahaprayan mismanagement came to the fore in the recent past in Odisha. This time the health department has grabbed attention allegedly over hooliganism and practice of the percentage commission (PC) culture. Jhumi Sahu, an Auxiliary nurse midwife of Baragocha hospital in Manamunda of […]

  • Sunday, 25 April 2021
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Antacid ranitidine could cause cancer, health alert sounded

New Delhi: The Drugs Controller of India on Tuesday sounded a public health alert on ranitidine, a old, cheaply-priced medicine used commonly to counter stomach acidity, as some drug regulators in other countries have found it to contain a chemical compound which can cause cancer. Drugs Controller, V.G. Somani, who is under the Directorate General […]

  • Sunday, 25 April 2021
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Less Than 6 Hours Of Sleep Could Be Deadly For Some

New York: Those with high blood pressure, Type-2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at high risk of cancer and early death when sleeping less than six hours a day, says a study. “Our study suggests that achieving normal sleep may be protective for some people with these health conditions and risks,” said lead […]

  • Sunday, 25 April 2021
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Over Weight May Lead To Cancer

London: Researchers have found that being overweight before the age of 40 could increase the risk of various cancers in adults. “Obesity is an established risk factor for several cancers. In this study, we have focused on the degree, timing and duration of overweight and obesity in relation to cancer risk,” said study author Tone […]

  • Saturday, 24 April 2021
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Men With Breast Cancer Face High Mortality Rates: Study

New York: Men with breast cancer are more likely to have lower overall survival rates than their female counterparts, a study said. “The persistent disparity, derived from an analysis of data from the National Cancer Database, suggests a possible distinct cancer biology, less effective treatment or compliance issues, and perhaps unhealthy lifestyles among men may […]

  • Saturday, 24 April 2021
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High Hormone Levels In Blood Raise Prostate Cancer Risk

London: Men with higher levels of testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a new study. A research of more than 200,000 men is one of the first to show strong evidence of two factors that could possibly be modified to reduce prostate […]

  • Friday, 23 April 2021
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Complementary Cancer Therapies Do More Harm Than Good

New Delhi: A medical expert has said that cancer patients should tell doctors treating them about the herbal products they may be taking since some ingredients could affect their treatment. Maria Joao Cardoso, the head breast surgeon at the Champalimaud Cancer Centre in Lisbon, Portugal, said that there was no evidence that herbal therapies or […]

  • Friday, 23 April 2021
Cancer
Radiation From CT Scans Increases Thyroid Cancer Risk

New Delhi: Researchers have found that exposure to radiation from CT scans is associated with higher risks of developing thyroid cancer and leukemia, but according to health experts here, the probability of CT scans inducing cancers is very minimal. Published in the journal JNCI Cancer Spectrum, the study based on a National Health Insurance dataset […]

  • Friday, 23 April 2021
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