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Loss of anti-tumour protein may cause resistance to certain cancer therapi
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): The absence of a protein that works to prevent tumour formation may explain why some patients are resistant to common cancer therapy, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
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Study reveals oral contraceptive pills help protect against ovarian and en
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Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that the use of oral contraceptive helps in protecting against endometrial and ovarian cancer, with the effect remaining for several decades even after discontinuing its use.
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Exercise and training can help reduce fatigue in breast cancer survivors,
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): In a recent study conducted at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, it was revealed that fatigue can be reduced in breast cancer survivors by combining exercise and mindfulness training.
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Benefit of low-dose CT for lung cancer screening outweighs potential harm
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): For heavy smokers, lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (low-dose CT, LDCT) offers more benefit than harm- the findings of novel research suggests.
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Oral contraceptive pills protect against ovarian, endometrial cancer
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Washington [US], December 17 (ANI): A comprehensive study from Uppsala University, involving more than 250,000 women, shows that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer.
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On International Tea Day, Teamonk Global reiterates its commitment to prem
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): 'Chai' if consumed in its pure form is highly beneficial for health and overall well-being. It improves brain function, increases fat burning, lowers the risk of some cancers, prevents diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
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Immunotherapy drugs are riskier for treatment of cancer patients, study su
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Washington [US], December 13 (ANI): A study published in the European Heart Journal, found that the risks of heart problems in cancer patients are higher if they are treated with immunotherapy drugs, which can even lead to death from heart attack.
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Study: Target 'zombie' cells to improve Cervical cancer
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Washington [US], December 12 (ANI): A report from the Medical College of Georgia scientists reveal that a zombie cell called senescence-associated with cervical cancer can improve the standard treatments if targeted.
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Great scope to enhance India-Kuwait collaboration in field of health, medi
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan attended the 'Cancer Awareness Program' organised by the Centre for Indian studies-Kuwait via video conferencing on Friday and said there exists great scope for both countries to increase collaboration in the fi
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Self-collected saliva samples prove effective for diagnosing COVID-19
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Washington [US], December 11 (ANI): Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have found that SARS-CoV-2 genetic material can be reliably detected in self-collected saliva samples at a rate similar to that of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs.
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Evolution may be to blame for high risk of advanced cancers in humans
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Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): Compared to chimpanzees, humans are particularly prone to developing advanced carcinomas -- the type of tumors that include prostate, breast, lung and colorectal cancers -- even in the absence of known risk factors, such as genetic predisposition or tobacco
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IIT Roorkee Professor's study finds Fbln7-C can delay the reprogramming pr
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Roorkee (Uttarakhand) [India], December 9 (ANI/NewsVoir): A study conducted by Professor Pranita Sarangi from Department of Biotechnology (DBT), IIT Roorkee has found that Fbln7-C, a C-terminal fragment of the adhesion protein Fibulin7, the latest member of the fibulin family of secreted gly
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