By using a compound derived from a Himalayan fungus and used for centuries in Chinese medicine as a jumping off point, scientists have developed a new chemotherapy drug with powerful anti-cancer effects. Doing so involved chemically altering the compound to better infiltrate cancerous cells, which proved to boost its potency by up to 40 times.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and condit
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Among the many things we could do to reduce strain on the environment is find greener ways of constructing buildings. You see, cement production accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions worldwide – and a lot of that goes towards making concrete.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Fungus, Bacteria, Concrete
CT scans and cancer risk: What you need to know
Posted by ArielTechGeek 10 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new study has set off alarm bells, attributing the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – scans to around 5% of new cancer diagnoses annually. Since 2007, this imaging technology has seen a 30% rise in use in the US.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: University of California San Francisco, CT scan, Radiation, Diagnostic devices, Medical Imaging, C
In what's expected to soon be commonplace, artificial intelligence is being harnessed to pick up signs of cancer more accurately than the trained human eye. This latest AI model has a near 100% success rate and serves as a clear sign of things to come.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Charles Darwin University, Cancer, Diagnostic tools, Artificial In
Cancer drug realized after researcher's chance exposure to malaria drug
Posted by ArielTechGeek 51 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
When experienced researcher Renato Aguilera happened across the chemical structure of a tried-and-true antimalarial drug one day, he thought it might effectively fight cancer. He was right, and he has the research, the patent, and the pharma company to prove it.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Cancer, Treatment, clinical trials, University of Texas
PAC-MANN diagnoses early-stage pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy
Posted by ArielTechGeek 65 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have developed a new blood test for pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease. Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Oregon Health and Science University, Blood, Diagnosis
Existing cardiac drug helps keep cancer from spreading
Posted by ArielTechGeek 79 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
One of cancer’s deadliest tricks is its ability to spread to other organs. An existing cardiac drug has now been found to reduce the risk of metastasis by dissolving circulating clusters of breast cancer cells in patients.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Cancer, Breast cancer, Metastasis, ETH Zurich, Drug, Drugs, clinical trials, Cells
Preventing immune system burnout when fighting chronic illness & cancer
Posted by ArielTechGeek 83 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Scientists have uncovered a mechanism for reinvigorating the immune system to stop it from flagging when it’s fighting long-term conditions like chronic infections and cancer. The discovery could make treatments more effective and improve clinical outcomes.Continue ReadingCategory: Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Chronic illness, The Immune System, Immunotherapy, Peter Doherty Inst
Urine-based cancer test accurate even without the uncomfortable bit
Posted by ArielTechGeek 90 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A test for pee-based markers of prostate cancer has previously relied on an uncomfortable first step. A new study has revealed that the now-available test remains just as accurate without it, paving the way from an easy in-home testing option.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Prostate cancer, Cancer, University of Michigan, Test, Non-invasive
Breast cancer cure rates almost doubled in combo therapy trial
Posted by ArielTechGeek 91 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A phase 3 clinical trial has shown that adding a targeted immunotherapy drug to chemotherapy dramatically improved – almost doubled – the cure rate for patients with the most common kind of breast cancer. The findings suggest adopting a new treatment paradigm for the disease.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Breast cancer, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy
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