US alcohol-linked cancer deaths doubled since 1990, and liver doesn’t top the list under 55
For many people, the cancer risks tied to alcohol begin and end with the liver. However, a new…
Study reveals hidden DNA damage from childhood chemotherapy
The amount of DNA damage caused by certain chemotherapies used to effectively treat childhood cancer has been revealed,…
New integrated framework advances precision surgery for liver cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the sixth most common malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Despite…
What is hepatitis B? The viral infection 1 in 20 Hongkongers has, with many unaware
David, who is in his forties and works in finance in Hong Kong, does not remember a life…
AI-powered blood test detects liver cancer across distinct populations
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center validated an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blood test that accurately detected liver cancer…
Europe risks missing target to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030
While Europe has made steady progress in preventing hepatitis B and C, with the prevalence of hepatitis B…
Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake
In the final instalment of a six-part Health Matters wellness series on cancer in Hong Kong, Anthea Rowan…
BeOne Medicines (ONC): Citizens Sees an Inflection Point in Its Cancer Pipeline
BeOne Medicines AG (NASDAQ:ONC) is one of the most promising healthcare stocks according to Wall Street analysts. On…
Could GLP-1 drugs become oncology’s next big opportunity?
Investing.com — GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs may have a future role in cancer prevention and treatment, according…
Chronic liver disease threatens millions across Europe, report finds
Europe is facing a growing chronic liver disease threat, according to a new Series published today in The…
Li Ka-shing charity to subsidise liver cancer surgery for 200 patients
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s charity will expand support for liver cancer patients by subsidising surgery fees for…
Biliary epithelial cells found to actively prevent liver fibrosis development
Many liver diseases share a common characteristic: fibrosis, that is, the progressive accumulation of scarring in the liver…