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A novel approach to cancer chemotherapy
Richard F. Ludueña, Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas Health San Antonio, discusses his innovative approach to cancer chemotherapy, which could significantly enhance its effectiveness.
New target to combat chemotherapy resistance in deadly brain cancer
For patients battling glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer, resistance to chemotherapy remains a significant obstacle.
Drone chemotherapy becomes an NHS net zero cancer strategy
NHS cancer patients will be the first to experience drone chemotherapy, which furthers the NHS net zero strategy, as it cuts down travel time and distance.
Ordinary drug could prevent heart damage from breast cancer chemotherapy
Damaged heart muscle is a tragic possibility for patients of breast cancer chemotherapy - but thanks to Dr Husam Abdel-Qadir, there may now be a way to stop it.
US healthcare: Black people less likely to receive lung cancer chemotherapy
Boston Medical Center researchers found that Black individuals, above all other racial groups, are less likely to receive lung cancer chemotherapy.
Scientists discover way to protect hair from chemotherapy
Scientists have determined a new way to protect the hair follicle from chemotherapy in an effort to prevent hair loss as a result of cancer treatments.
Publishing national chemotherapy data
Publishing national chemotherapy data has helped NHS hospitals make changes that should improve treatment, as Emma Saxon reveals in this article
Menopause awareness month: Support and information for women struggling
As October has approached, so has menopause awareness month, this is an important time of year to support those navigating menopause.
Using AI to personalise treatments for veterans with rectal cancer
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center have secured a four-year, $1.14 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Cardiovascular health: Powering longevity through heart-healthy living
Supporting cardiovascular health is important at every age, and early influences can improve health outcomes years later
As the body ages, lots of changes happen that can increase a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease. Blood vessels narrow. Arteries stiffen. Cell mutations can occur, while genes can influence fate. Fortunately, researchers...
How and why personalized medicine is transforming healthcare
Personalized medicine is considered a branch of healthcare that co-opts a proactive approach to patient care, wherein the disease is detected early, and the focus on illness is prevention.
Biomarkers in environmental health research
A biomarker is a measurable substance, typically a chemical or biomolecule (protein, lipid, nucleic acid), found in biological samples that is indicative of a normal or abnormal condition of a living organism. But how can biomarkers be used in deciphering human health impacts of environmental contaminants?
Inhealthcare: Next-generation virtual wards bring hospitals care to patient’s homes
Inhealthcare is working with one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital trusts to develop the next generation of virtual wards. Natalie Duffield, sales and marketing director, explains how the company is helping to improve patient experience and reduce pressure on NHS beds.
Breaking barriers in breast cancer treatment: The shift towards personalised care
Dr Mark Verrill, Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, discusses the importance of personalised breast cancer treatment.
Long waits for cancer care become routine across the UK
Long waits for cancer care have become normal across the UK, with nearly half of all specialist cancer centres experiencing delays most weeks, according to the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
Lung cancer in Southeast Asia and China: Current trends and challenges
Zisis Kozlakidis from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Cancer and Jiaao Yu from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University discuss the burden of lung cancer in Southeast Asia and China and the priorities for therapies and interventions.
Treating neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence: Epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics
Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D. and Jenny L. Wilkerson, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, describe the search for the magic bullet to treat both neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence using novel epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics.
Assessing blood clot risk in venous catheter selection for patients with haematological cancers
Venous catheters enable patients with haematological cancers to receive vital chemotherapy. However, there is a risk of thrombosis. Consultant Haematologist Priya Sriskandarajah analysed a group of patients with haematological cancers to study the implications of catheter selection.
Are nanotextures enough to kill cancer cells?
Nanotextures on nanoparticles and implants to kill cancer cells in a more targeted manner may just be the key to tackling resistance to traditional cancer drugs.
Development of novel therapies for pediatric cancer: Successes and challenges
Peter J. Houghton from Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute and Mary-Ann Bjornsti from the University of Alabama discuss some of the key challenges in the development of therapies for pediatric cancer care.
