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Great news in the treatment of lung cancer for those that have never smoked
Despite smoking’s well-known role in causing lung cancer, a significant number of patients who develop lung tumors have never smoked.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 6, 2021


Artificial intelligence tool improves accuracy of breast cancer imaging
A computer program trained to see patterns among thousands of breast ultrasound images can aid physicians in diagnosing breast cancer.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 4, 2021


Can white blood cells destroy cancer cells? The answer may surprise you
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that eosinophils - a type of white blood cells - are recruited to the battle against cancer.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 17, 2021


Novel cancer treatment uses 'pills' of light to zap cells from inside the body
Therapies should be highly effective and as free as possible of side effects—a big challenge, particularly in the case of cancer.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021


Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans?
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans? A promising new study is giving scientists some hope.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021


A cost-effective drug to treat lung cancer is finally here
In 2018, lung cancer caused 1.8 million cancer deaths worldwide with non-small cell lung cancers (NSC) accounting for 85% of lung cancers.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 28, 2021


Experimental drug that boosts immunotherapy shows promise in treating cancer
A new study found that adding the experimental drug entinostat to an immunotherapy-like treatment substantially boosted cancer remission.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 18, 2021


Vital enzyme holds key to the fight against cancer and viral infections
Understanding how to control the enzyme may lead to new treatments against cancers and viral infections
Joshua Shavit
Aug 15, 2021


Muscle strengthening and aerobic exercises can reduce cancer mortality
Regular muscle strengthening exercises associated with aerobic activities can reduce cancer mortality, according to a new study.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 11, 2021


New drug molecules could prevent skin ageing caused by sun exposure
Two new molecules that generate minute amounts of the gas hydrogen sulfide have been found to prevent skin from ageing
Joshua Shavit
Aug 8, 2021


Researchers devise a noninvasive test to detect cancer cells and pinpoint their location
Most of the tests that doctors use to diagnose cancer—such as mammography, colonoscopy, and CT scans—are based on imaging.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021


New generation anti-cancer drug provides immediate hope for children with brain cancer
A genetic map of a childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma has helped researchers identify a new generation anti-cancer drug
Joseph Shavit
Jul 9, 2021


Researchers engineer Natural Killer cells to destroy cancer cells but leave the rest alone
The modified natural killer cells can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells that are often intermingled in and around tumors
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021


Soaking up the sun: Artificial photosynthesis promises clean, sustainable source of energy
The process of turning sunlight directly into usable energy called photosynthesis may soon be a feat humans are able to mimic
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021


Could naked mole rats hold key to curing cancer and dementia?
Scientists say naked mole rats - a rodent native to West Africa - may hold the key to new treatments for degenerative diseases like cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2021


Electronic nose accurately sniffs out hard-to-detect cancers
An odor-based test that sniffs out vapors emanating from blood samples was able to distinguish between benign cancer cells with 95% accuracy
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2021


New biosensor developed to aid early diagnosis of breast cancer
It is an easy-to-use, low-cost prototype of a nanoporous device, and provides results in less than an hour
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021


Tim Morgan's charity ride funds a major breakthrough in Cancer drug resistance
Tim Morgan was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2015. He underwent operations, several rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021


'Enlightened' scientists are imitating fireflies to advance cancer treatments
There are many reasons why fireflies glow. One of the best-known examples of bioluminescent beings in nature, fireflies use their light...
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021


Research breakthrough in the fight against cancer
New research combines two different approaches to more precisely and effectively deliver treatment to the specific cells affected by cancer
Joseph Shavit
May 6, 2021
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