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Researchers develop promising new cancer therapy
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Immune checkpoint inhibitors such as Keytruda and Opdivo work by unleashing the immune system's T cells to attack tumour cells. Their introduction a decade ago marked a major advance in cancer therapy, but only 10 per cent to 30 per cent of treated patients experience long-term improvement.
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Study finds how Error-prone DNA lead to BRCA1 related cancer
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers have identified that people who inherit a faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene may develop mutations and cancer due to error-prone DNA replication and repair. When these individuals' cells are under stress, replication of the normal BRCA1 gene stalls because of the highly repetitive DNA
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Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: India will soon introduce HPV v
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
India will soon introduce the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia.
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Study: Cancer is diagnosed more in patients with type 2 diabetes
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
People with type 2 diabetes who acquire cancer are more likely to have an advanced form of the disease diagnosed, according to research.
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Potential therapy discovered to reduce chemotherapy side effects: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists have identified a drug that could be a game-changer for patients. Istradefylline, which is already approved for Parkinson's disease, could reduce not only the harmful effects of cisplatin but also improve its anti-tumour properties.
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Delhi Crime Branch busts gang manufacturing fake cancer drugs
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to Special Commissioner of Police, Crime Branch, RS Yadav, 2 engineers, a doctor and an MBA have been arrested in this connection. Three more accused persons are absconding and a search is on to nab them at the earliest, he added.
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Study: Aerobic exercise lowers risk of metastatic cancer
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The amount of glucose (sugar) consumed by internal organs rises during intense aerobic exercise, according to the researchers, which decreases the amount of energy available to the tumour. The study discovered how probability of cancer metastatic spread can be reduced by aerobic exercise.
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Study finds why cancer patients ask about complementary therapies before t
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers found that people with cancer want to learn about complementary therapies before beginning conventional treatment.
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Researchers find Bariatric surgery lowers risk of heart disease
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers find Bariatric surgery lowers risk of heart disease Obese people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease after bariatric surgery experienced significantly fewer severe cardiovascular events. The researchers revealed that obese patients are less likely to develop adverse cardiovascu
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Startups dreams that seek to address global challenges
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI/Mediawire): The mission for all the companies was the same - change the world for the better. The iconic business show- 'Meet the Drapers' concluded its grand finale episode of Season5 with two companies- CancerFree Biotech & It's Skinny winning the
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Statin use affects prostate cancer screening results
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Prostate cancer screening results differ in men taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs compared with non-users, a study finds. In statin users, screening did not increase the incidence of prostate cancer as it did in other men.
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Scientists discover possible 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Variable voltages have been discovered in the membranes of breast cancer cells, revealing information about how the cells grow and spread.
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