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Cancer-causing bacteria gains antibiotic resistance finds KMC Scientists
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Manipal (Karnataka) [India] July 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): A study by the Kasturba Medical College and tertiary care hospital said to be first of its kind from Karnataka, has found that Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that resides in the human stomach and causes ulcers, gastritis and stomach cance
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Triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis report shows racial disparities
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], July 8 (ANI): A recent study suggests that women's colour and age may elevate the risk of developing triple-negative breast cancers, which are often aggressive and do not respond to hormone therapy.
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Fitness level impacts cancer risk and outcomes
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 6 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have revealed that fit adults have the lowest risk of developing lung and colorectal cancer. Also, individuals who developed the cancers, those who had high fitness levels before their cancer diagnosis, were less likely to d
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New method better predicts tumour growth rate in 12 cancers
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 4 (ANI): In new research, scientists have come up with a new formula that predicts tumour growth rate more accurately, a crucial statistic used to schedule screenings and set dosing regimens in cancer treatment.
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Obesity can lower testosterone in men, says study
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 21 (ANI): Obesity is no doubt a major health challenge worldwide. Being overweight brings plethora of health issues such as heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, osteoarthritis and some cancers like colon and breast.
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Scientists discover new compound that could help treat ovarian cancer
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): A new research now finds scientists from the University of Sheffield discover a compound that could be more effective in treating a few types of cancers than standard chemotherapy.
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Tongue bacteria could help identify patients with early-stage pancreatic c
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): The different types of bacteria living on the tongue can distinguish patients with early pancreatic cancers from healthy individuals, according to results from a new study published in the Journal of Oral Microbiology.
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Researchers identify new biomarker for colorectal cancers
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 08, (ANI): A recent study sees John Hopkins researchers identifying a protein involved in cell proliferation and the development of new blood vessels that could serve as a marker for the early detection of colorectal cancers.
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Women with rare cancer mutations likely to develop interval breast cancers
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): According to a recent study, the presence of common breast cancer mutations are not only indicative of increased breast cancer risk, but certain rare mutations are also indicative of increased risk of interval breast cancers and death.
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Tall people at greater risk of cancer?
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 27 (ANI): While for most cancers, risk increases dramatically with age, a recent study has found that the height of a person could also make them more prone to cancer.
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Bacterium causing stomach cancer may play role in colorectal cancer
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): Turns out, a bacterium known for causing stomach cancer might also increase the risk of certain colorectal cancers, according to a study led by Duke Cancer Institute researchers.
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Genetic testing may help in discovering cancer-related gene
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 26 (ANI): According to a recent study, genetic testing can play a substantial role in medical management by uncovering changes in genes that are associated with an increased risk for hereditary cancers.
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