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A miniature robot that could check colons for early signs of disease
Engineers have shown it is technically possible to guide a tiny robotic capsule inside the…
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Sedation method does not affect colonoscopy detection rate
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States and…
Rutgers scientist creates ‘virtual biopsy’ device to detect skin tumours
Using sound vibrations and pulses of near-infrared light, a Rutgers University scientist has developed a…
ASCO 2019: Earlier ovarian cancer diagnoses and treatment seen after ACA implementation
An analysis of data from the National Cancer Database found that after implementation of the…
ASCO 2019: New blood test predicts breast cancer’s return at start of treatment
A new blood test for women with breast cancer can predict how well patients will…
Population DNA testing for disease risk is coming. Here are five things to know
Screening millions of healthy people for their risk of disease can be cost-effective. But it…
Colorectal cancer incidence on the rise among young adults in several high-income countries
The incidence of colon and rectal cancer in adults younger than 50 years has increased…
Experts urge stronger emphasis on cancer prevention in older population
Cancer prevention efforts rarely focus on the distinct needs and circumstances of older people, who…
Study shows safest method for prostate cancer biopsies
The Gale and Graham Wright Prostate Centre at North York General Hospital (NYGH) is advancing…
How Rwanda could be the first country to wipe out cervical cancer
By Sophie Cousins, Mosaic Science The East African country’s campaign to end cervical cancer through the…