New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
Mapping the evolutionary trajectory of meningiomas at single-cell resolution
Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors, accounting for nearly one-third of all central nervous system (CNS)…
China’s healthcare sector sees record US$10.6 billion fundraising as biotech booms
China’s healthcare sector is on track to secure record fundraising this year, driven by robust global investor demand…
AI Tools Are Spreading Medical Scams Online
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at AI medical scams, using machine learning to derive drugs…
Persistent COVID-19 in the intestines may drive inflammation in cancer patients
New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School is providing important insights into how COVID-19 persists in…
Targeting telomere damage offers new path to boost cancer immunotherapy
Tumors are stressful places for cancer-fighting immune cells. Low oxygen, high acid levels, and other stressors put strain…
New science improves clarity of genetic cancer tests
Cancer treatment is becoming more personalised. By considering a patient’s unique genetic and molecular profile, along with their…
Plastic Surgeon Goes Viral For Taking On Insurance Company Mid-Surgery
In between scrubbing in for surgeries, Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a Texas-based plastic surgeon who works with breast cancer…
Test detects HPV-associated head, neck cancer 10 years early — Harvard Gazette
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes an estimated 70 percent of head and neck cancers in the U.S., making it…
Survey shows ongoing misconceptions about hormone therapy safety in cancer survivors
Despite evidence suggesting the safety of hormone therapy for patients with a history of low-grade endometrial or epithelial…
New technique used to conduct real-time measurement of boron in live tumor cells
A new technique has measured boron in individual cancer cells for the first time, enabling researchers to better…
Research shows many women don’t know about simple factor that can slash breast cancer risk: ‘Need for clearer messaging’
Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet has been linked to a number of improved health benefits for years.…