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Gene mutations linked to pancreatic cancer
Six genes contain mutations that may be passed down in families, substantially increasing a person’s…
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Risks of cancer and mortality by average lifetime alcohol intake
The risk of mortality, and of developing a number of cancers, is lowest in light…
The answer to triple-negative breast cancer?
Triple-negative breast cancer has no targeted drug therapy and, as such, the only hope for…
Long-term estrogen therapy changes microbial activity in the gut
Long-term therapy with estrogen and bazedoxifene alters the microbial composition and activity in the gut,…
How pancreatic tumours lead to weight loss
Patients with pancreatic cancer usually experience significant weight loss, which can begin very early in…
A new kind of vaccine based on spider silk
To fight cancer, researchers increasingly use vaccines that stimulate the immune system to identify and…
Handheld Device May Accurately Detect Heart Dysfunction in Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated With Chemotherapy
A wireless device designed for detection of heart dysfunction in childhood cancer survivors treated with…
Allergy testing restores patient access to first-line antibiotics
Incorrect antibiotic allergy labels pose a significant public health issue and more needs to be…
New drug halves hearing loss in children following cancer treatment
Giving the drug sodium thiosulphate after chemotherapy reduces hearing loss in children treated for liver…
Number of elderly diagnosed with cancer set to rocket by 80% in less than 20 years
The number of older people diagnosed with cancer every year could rise by up to…