Cervical cancer prevention self-help tips
Ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 23rd to the 29th January 2023, Dr Sam Wild, Women’s Health Clinical Lead at Bupa Health Clinics, shares why...
Cancer
Exploring innovative cancer research and treatments, highlighting the latest developments in cancer therapy and research. It encompasses diverse topics including new support centres, upskilling doctors for cervical cancer screening, breakthroughs in metastatic breast cancer, and pioneering studies on deadly cancers. Additionally, it delves into the broader impact of cancer treatments on patient wellness, like cognitive impairments in survivors and menopause onset, while also exploring alternative therapies and novel technologies for early diagnosis and treatment, such as robotics and medicines derived from unique sources. This holistic approach underscores the multifaceted nature of cancer care and research.
Polyethylene particles show adverse effects in cell lines
Exposure to high doses of micro-sized polyethylene has adverse effects on cells, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds. The researchers investigated...
Melanoma: fewer cases among people taking vitamin D
Fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin D supplements than among non-users, a new study finds. People taking vitamin D supplements...
Locally advanced cervical cancer: Better odds using personalized brachytherapy
Cervical cancer is the cancer with the fourth highest mortality rate among women worldwide. Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) is treated with a combination of...
The first potent COQ8 inhibitor targets ubiquinone biosynthesis
The first potent COQ8 inhibitor targets ubiquinone biosynthesis: Inhibition of the COQ8 protein could be beneficial in the treatment of diseases such as cancer. COQ8 is...
Bupa UK dentist for mouth cancer awareness month
Bupa UK dentist for mouth cancer awareness month: With Google Trends showing a 110% increase in searches for ‘mouth cancer causes’ over the last 30...
Diagnosis for Pancreatic cancer could be expedited
Diagnosis for Pancreatic cancer could be expedited: Pancreatic cancer could be identified in patients up to three years earlier than current diagnoses, new research suggests....
Reducing risk of endometrial cancer
University of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen and Shannon D’Urso from UQ’s...
Preventing ill health at work
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), a leading scientific charity and the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection has released a handy outline of how...
Paradigm to enhance tumour targeting with biomimetic nanovectors
A new technique to improve the coating of nanoparticles used in cancer therapy may enhance tumour targeting, a new study carried out in collaboration between...
