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Medicine

Screening People At High Risk For Pancreatic Cancer May Help Them Live Longer

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

Regular imaging for high-risk individuals can detect pancreatic cancer earlier and improve survival rates compared to the general population.

Drug-chemo Combo Increases Cancer Treatment Efficacy

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

Combining a fatty acid synthase inhibitor with chemotherapy may enhance treatment efficacy for brain metastases from triple-negative breast cancer.

FDA Approves HPV Tests That Allow For Self-Collection In A Health Care Setting

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

The FDA's approval of self-collection tests for HPV in the cervix can potentially improve detection rates among underserved populations.

Exploring The Promise Of Decentralised Cancer Clinical Trials

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of DCTs, highlighting the limitations of traditional methods and prompting regulatory bodies like the FDA and MHRA to support remote and digital approaches.

New Study Explores How Antifragility Could Revolutionize Cancer Treatment

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

One concept gaining traction is antifragility, a property where systems not only withstand stress but improve because of it. In cancer research, this concept is particularly relevant for tumors that adapt and evolve in response to treatment. Understanding antifragility could lead to more effective therapies.