Cancer

New tool detects cancer tumours with faulty DNA repair

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre have created an algorithm that finds vulnerable cancer tumours.

Should whole body MRI become first line in cancer staging?

Here, Professor Stuart Taylor at University College London (UCL), discusses the possibilities of whole body MRI in cancer staging.

UK cancer funding reaches £700 million for first time

The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) released figures today (4 February) showing that NCRI funding has reached £700 million for the first time.

Healing with cannabinoids: MS and Prostate Cancer

Dr Shiksha Gallow, Medical Director of Biodata and Head Researcher at Cannabis Oil Research, provides evidence-based research on cannabinoids for treating MS and Prostate Cancer.

Controlling and preventing diseases: A focus on traumatic brain injury

The work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is examined here, with a special focus on traumatic brain injury.

Cancer: Breakthrough technologies allowing leveraging biomarkers for oncology

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group, provides a cancer focus, in particular, she details breakthrough technologies that allow leveraging biomarkers for oncology.

World Pancreatic Cancer Day: We must prioritise pancreatic cancer awareness

Ahead of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Professor Matthias Löhr, a member of the UEG Public Affairs Committee, explains why we must increase pancreatic cancer awareness.

What is the importance of International Men’s Day?

ANCON Medical discusses the importance of men getting diagnosed early for common cancers to mark this year's International Men's day.

Tiny transporters could deliver treatment to stroke patients

Swarms of nanoparticles which are 15,000 times smaller than a pinhead may be able to deliver vital drugs to the brain, offering new hope to stroke patients.

Public back NHS plans for new fast treatment

England’s top doctor has welcomed public support for NHS proposals on fast treatment for those who need it in A&E.

The Oral Health Foundation launches national mouth cancer campaign

More than 130 people joined The Oral Health Foundation yesterday, at the Houses of Parliament, as the charity announced this year's Mouth Cancer Action Month.

Fertility information: Giving young cancer patients the chance to have children

Young people with cancer are potentially being robbed of the ability to have children as important information around fertility is not being communicated at the earliest opportunity says the cancer charity, Teenage Cancer Trust.

The priorities for tackling viral hepatitis in Africa

In this exclusive interview with Prof Olufunmilayo Lesi, Regional Medical Officer for Viral Hepatitis from the World Health Organization (WHO) Office for the Africa Region, discusses tackling viral hepatitis in Africa.

Swansea University Medical School’s Director of Research releases 100th cancer research paper

After a career spanning more than 20 years, a Swansea University Professor’s passion for research is as ‘strong as ever’, as he marks a very notable achievement – the release of his 100th cancer research paper.

Cannabinoids in medicine Part 2: Pain

In the second of a series of five articles, Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies will discuss their expertise on the use of cannabinoids in medicine.

BioScience: Connecting Growth Factors and Cyclic Peptides

Using cross-disciplinary technology, Dr Kunio Matsumoto, PhD, Professor at Kanazawa University in Japan is extending research on growth factor toward synthetic biologics for regeneration-based medicine and cancer theranostics.

What is the role of intramembrane proteases in Cancer?

Regina Fluhrer from the University of Augsburg and Bernd Schröder from the TU in Dresden discuss the potential of intramembrane proteases as targets for cancer therapies.

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