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Big strides in cancer treatment bring us closer to breakthroughs
Posted in Medicine, Science on 19th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
The landscape for cancer treatment has seen several ground-breaking advancements in recent times. From innovative therapies to diagnostic technologies, progress is reshaping our approach to cancer care.
Breakthrough on cervical cancer treatment could cut deaths by 35%
Posted in Medicine, Science on 19th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers funded by Cancer Research UK have made the biggest improvement in cervical cancer treatment in more than 20 years by changing how we use existing drugs.
Chip Checks Blood To See If Cancer Treatment Is Working By Fourth Week
Posted in Medicine, Science on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
The researchers looked at liquid biopsies, tests that look for signs of cancer in the patient's blood, like cancer cells shed by tumors.
Nanoscale Spikes 96% Effective At Impaling And Destroying Common Virus
Posted in Hardware, Science on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed a silicon surface covered in nanosized spikes that is 96% effective in impaling and destroying a common virus responsible for causing respiratory illnesses, particularly in infants and young children.
Psychedelics Rapidly Fight Depression, a New Study Offers a First Hint at Why
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
Within a day, ketamine rewired brain circuits that shifted the emotional tone of memories, but not their content. The changes persisted long after the drugs left the body, possibly explaining why a single shot could have lasting antidepressant effects.