Medicine
Already 30 Minutes Of Exercise Increases The Proportion Of Tumor-killing White Blood Cells In Blood
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
A study from the University of Turku shows that a 30-minute exercise session increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, potentially enhancing the body's ability to fight cancer.
AI Model Finds The Cancer Clues At Lightning Speed
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an AI model that rapidly and accurately detects cancer by analyzing glycans, significantly accelerating the glycan analysis process and potentially discovering new biomarkers, as detailed in Nature Methods.
Cuts To Processed Meat Intake Bring A Range Of Health Benefits
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
A study by researchers suggests that reducing processed meat consumption by one-third could prevent over 350,000 diabetes cases in the US over a decade, along with tens of thousands of fewer cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer cases.
Lorlatinib Slows Growth Of ALK-Positive Lung Cancers, May Prevent Brain Metastases
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
The global clinical trial CROWN has shown that lorlatinib (Lorbrena) is significantly more effective than crizotinib (Xalkori) as the initial treatment for advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Cancers Caused By Smoking Reach All Time High
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
New analysis from Cancer Research UK reveals that the number of cancer cases caused by smoking in the UK has reached an all-time high of 160 per day, a 17% increase since 2003, emphasizing the urgent need for governmental action.