Cancer

The interplay between cancer and antimicrobial resistance

Infections are the second leading cause of death in cancer patients, after the cancer itself; Zisis Kozlakidis and Shalini Jayasekar Zurn discuss the challenges surrounding the interplay between cancer and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Cannabis for cancer: Improving sleep and pain tolerance

Could cannabis for cancer become a reality in patient wards? Researchers find the plant can improve sleep, pain, and brain clarity, easing 'chemo brain'.

Improving cancer therapy using sonoenhancement with acoustic cluster therapy

Sonoenhancement with Acoustic Cluster Therapy (ACT®) improves drug delivery to solid tumors, and by that reduces the necessary doses and side effects.

Can neurodevelopmental disorders affect testicular cancer occurrence?

Research finds that men who have a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as autism and ADHD, also have a slightly increased risk of testicular cancer.

Care policy in Europe under the spotlight

Open Access Government places care policy in Europe under the spotlight, including support for caregivers and those with rare diseases or cancer.

Intelligent triage: a vital step toward resolving the problem of capacity in NHS cancer services and cancer referrals

AI offers an opportunity to reimagine our approach to cancer diagnostics, leveraging data to build a more robust and efficient system for cancer referrals.

An HPV factsheet – Everything you need to know

HPV is the most common STI in the world, affecting 80% of the population. Here Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, addresses the most common issues about HPV in an attempt to aid in the understanding of the condition

Pancreatic cancer rates rising faster in women than men

Pancreatic cancer rates are trending upwards for both sexes, with younger women and Black women seeing the steepest increase.

Can technology help detect brain tumours through urine analysis?

Researchers have revealed a new and non-invasive way to detect brain tumours through a device that identifies a key membrane protein in a patient's urine.

Drug combination for children with MYC amplified Medulloblastoma

Researchers discover drug combination that could offer a better prognosis for children diagnosed with MYC amplified Medulloblastoma, an often deadly form of brain cancer.

Innovative approaches to cancer treatments oncological engineering

Prof Richard M Hall, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, explores how oncological engineering is paving the way for new and innovative cancer treatments.

AI for mammography performance and quality enhancement

Lisa Johnston, PhD, Product Expert at Volpara Health, explains the use of AI for mammography performance and quality enhancement.

The two main types of skin cancer

British Skin Foundation walk us through the two main types of skin cancer, melanoma & non-melanoma, and the importance of funding research in the field.

Cancer research: The only way to avoid a cancer epidemic

Dr Lynn Turner, Director of Research at Worldwide Cancer Research, states that cancer research is the only way to avoid a cancer epidemic.

Potential cancer vaccine shows promise in animal trials

Investigators from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have announced an experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine.

Cancer research: A Canadian healthcare perspective

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), a Canadian healthcare research investment agency, collaborates with partners to innovate health improvements.

Rethinking cancer as a molecular and cellular ecosystem

Sean Lawler, Associate Professor at Brown University pursues an understanding of cancer through the lens of the molecular and cellular ecosystem and natural selection.

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