medicine
Colon cancer: Lowering ammonia levels increases tumor treatment response
Posted in Medicine, Science on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School discovered high levels of ammonia in colon cancer tumors can keep them from responding to immunotherapy.
Radioligand therapy, a ‘game-changer’ for cancer treatment, forces manufacturers to race against clock
Posted in Medicine, Science on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
Radioligand therapy, a targeted form of cancer treatment, is only viable for a few days after it’s manufactured.
Research Reveals Why Cancers Stop Responding to Kinase-Blocking Drugs and Come Back Stronger
Posted in Medicine on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
Study finds that “gatekeeper” mutations make enzymes called kinases more active by destabilizing them in their inactive form, which may explain more aggressive cancer recurrence.
'A blood test saved my life' says young cancer patient
Posted in Medicine on 15th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
According to the charity Teenage Cancer Trust, 56% of those aged 18-24 would not know what five signs and symptoms they should look out for.
Ultra-processed foods linked to increased death risk from breast and ovarian cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 14th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
UPFs have poor nutritional quality, are often high in salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats and low in fiber, and promote obesity, which is in itself a risk factor for many types of cancers.