Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) in collaboration with investigators at the University of Utah, have discovered a new approach for identifying smokers at the highest risk for developing lung cancer. The findings, which appear in the April 7th issue of Science Translational Medicine, will allow the researchers to use a genomic approach… Continue reading
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Canadian researchers shows how to attack cancer cells and more specific leukemia cells
Researchers from the University of Montreal, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital and Laval University have discovered a channel to attack leukemia and other cancer cells, reports a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. This discovery of a previously hidden channel may alter the way doctors treat cancer patients. Senior author Dindial Ramotar, a professor at… Continue reading
Breast cancer diagnostics from NVidia Tesla GPU
TechniScan, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TSNI) is featured on NVIDIA’s recently posted blog about speeding the amount of time it takes to get breast imaging results into the hands of doctors and patients. NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing technologies and inventor of the graphics processing unit (GPU). TechniScan’s Warm Bath Ultrasound (WBU™)… Continue reading
The rare vaginal cancer: all about it
Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer. It occurs in the vagina which is the muscular tube that connects the uterus with the outer genitals. Vaginal cancer most commonly occurs in the cells that line the surface of the vagina, which is sometimes called the birth canal. While several cancers can spread to the… Continue reading
Genetic company holds patents for some specific genes was sued
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued a genetics company that holds patents on breast- and ovarian-cancer-causing genes, saying their claims on the two genes hinders further research by other companies and scientists, the Associated Press/CBS News reports. ACLU lawyers have argued the discovery of the genes should not be rewarded with a patent because… Continue reading
Practice of yoga may help to reduces cytokine levels
Regularly practicing yoga exercises may lower a number of compounds in the blood and reduce the level of inflammation that normally rises because of both normal aging and stress, a new study has shown. The study, done by Ohio State University researchers and just reported in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, showed that women who routinely… Continue reading
Danger: So many young women with breast cancer
Younger women generally do not consider themselves to be at risk for breast cancer. Just under 7% of all breast cancer cases occur in women under 40 years old. However, breast cancer can strike at any age, and women of every age should be aware of their personal risk factors for breast cancer. There are… Continue reading
The curse of every fifth woman – breast cancer and it symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer? In its early stages, breast cancer usually has no symptoms. As a tumor develops, you may note the following signs: • A lump in the breast or underarm that persists after your menstrual cycle; often the first apparent symptom of breast cancer, breast lumps are painless, although some… Continue reading