UK law may change so doctors can test new drugs on patients
Jeremy Hunt, the UK Health Secretary, is considering changing negligence laws to make it easier for…
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82 per cent of children now survive childhood cancer
Source: Cancer Research UK More than eight in 10 children with cancer now survive, compared…
Scientists finally discover which prostate cancers are life-threatening
Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that the presence of a specific protein can distinguish…
National plan underscores alcohol related health risks
Source: transformingthenation.com.au – Cathy Wever A new national plan to address alcohol in Australian communities…
Elevated Vitamin B12 Levels – A Marker for Cancer: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Researchers in Denmark have published findings in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggesting that higher than…
Report seeks to extend prescribing powers for nurses
A new report recommending an extension of nurses’ scope of practice to diagnose and prescribe…
Video: Batkid saves the day in San Francisco!
Thousands of volunteers and Make-a-Wish Foundation helped Miles, 5, recovering from leukaemia, be a hero for a day in…
Physical activity could help prevent ovarian cancer
Source: Curtin News – Susanna Wolz Engaging in physical activities, including exercise as a leisure…
Bone health in cancer survivors ‘poorly managed’ – Prof Bogda Koczwara
Maintenance of bone health is an important issue for cancer survivors, yet it is currently…
IVF conception not linked to increased childhood cancer risk
Children conceived using In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and similar techniques have no increased overall risk…