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Cancer death rates down by 10% in 10 years in the UK

Posted in Medicine on 4th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller

The cancer death rate for men fell by 12% and for women 8% between 2003 and 2013.

Human Longevity Unveils Oncology Genomics Program

Posted in Business on 13th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

The analysis is intended to offer insight into the tumor mutations that can guide treatment decisions including immunotherapy, and targeted molecular therapies.

Cancer deaths hit lowest rate in 25 years

Posted in Medicine on 13th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

Better prevention and early diagnosis have played a big part.

Company Bets on catching cancer early on with a 'Liquid Biopsy'

Posted in Medicine on 12th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

Gene sequencing company Illumina is betting it can diagnose cancer in people long before they have any symptoms at all with a blood test called a liquid biopsy.

Whole-body imaging technology uses contactless tracking of blood flow

Posted in Medicine on 8th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

The technique tracks blood flow without needing to make contact, providing a tool for treating everybody from burn victims to the elderly.