Six-gene signature predicts colorectal cancer recurrence after liver metastases
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified a six-gene signature in microscopic colorectal cancer…
New study identifies shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation
Alcohol use and smoking were linked to breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter in women ages 55 years and…
Heart surgery survivor Brian Thomson has two Guinness World Records, donates them to Wellington Hospital
Brian Thomson spoke with staff from the cardio and thoracic team at Wellington Hospital. The certificates he donated…
Persistent high cortisol levels increase hypertension risk in patients with adrenal tumors
A major new study, published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has shown that cortisol levels in…
Surgeon breached patient rights over donor tissue ankle surgery, HDC finds
The decision said the woman was referred to the orthopaedic surgeon by her GP after an ankle injury…
Sirius Medical Announces First Pintuition® Procedures at Solis Breast Care & Surgery Centre in Asia
Sirius Medical Announces First Pintuition® Procedure at Solis Breast Care & Surgery Centre in Asia EINDHOVEN , NETHERLANDS,…
Three generations, one battle: South Auckland family’s journey through childhood and breast cancer
While Eleanor, 10, is now cancer-free and can’t remember much of that time, she recalls her first night…
Paralysed woman Tracy Jarman devastated as HDC closes complaint
After the operation at a private hospital in Auckland, she woke with 98% paralysis in her right leg…
Blood test may predict which colorectal cancer patients benefit from chemotherapy
A blood test may help identify which patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver are…
New breast cancer classification system predicts immunotherapy response success
The advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has marked a paradigm shift in cancer treatment, yet a significant…
Dual-mobility hip implant lowers dislocation risk after replacement surgery
A new type of hip replacement implant reduces the risk of joint dislocation after surgery by 70 per…
Cambridge mum’s gut instinct leads to rare cancer diagnosis and lifesaving surgery
“I was living the dream, honestly.” Then, while celebrating Aurora’s birthday with family, Kerrison found a small but…