Tag: Cancer
Apollo Hospitals launches online clinical opinion service for cancer patients
Given the criticality of getting the correct treatment at the right time, which can often be stressful and time consuming, the Apollo Cancer Opinion service will simplify the process by providing detailed treatment plans to patients who then can be better prepared.......
Researchers discover genetic mutation causing rare colorectal disorder in Gujarati family
This is a first-of-its-kind genetic study in India on a rare inherited condition involving a patient diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and 25 members of his immediate and extended family................
Thalassemia care in India: Where do we stand?
From the basics to the potential solutions, Dr Sunil Bhat, Senior Consultant at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Health City Bangalore, explains the prevalent overall scenario of Thalassemia, a grave disease that affects a substantial chunk of..........
Tweaking of schedule could make cancer drugs more effective
By changing the timing of drug administration, the researchers at IIT-Madras could reprogram internal rhythms of reactive species production.............
Magnetic nanoparticles can deliver anticancer drugs with precision
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, led by Prof S. Gumma and Prof M. K. Purkait has used magnetite and incorporated it into metal-organic frameworks for delivering anticancer drugs..............
Significance of ALK gene rearrangement in ‘Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer’ cases...
As per a study by the CORE Diagnostics, the ALK gene mutations is a significant biomarker among Indian patients for targeted therapies in lung cancer and also a boost for Targeted Lung Cancer treatment by directing efforts towards more prevalent genetic biomarkers..........
Scientists shed light on cancer risk associated with epigenetic changes during...
To analyze epigenetic changes, they observed patterns of DNA methylation, a process by which cells add tiny methyl chemical groups to a beginning region of a gene's DNA sequence, thereby dictating how that gene is used.............
Thycan 2018: Experts come together to raise awareness about thyroid cancer
The event witnessed the participation of eminent surgical and medical oncologists, head and neck surgeons, nuclear medicine experts and endocrinologists from all over the country............
‘Cold’ glioblastoma tumors require combination therapies to improve response rates, says...
It is the most common form of grade IV brain cancer and considered to be one of the most ‘immune-cold’ tumors relative to other cancers, which limits the effectiveness of immunotherapies................
BD introduces new liquid based cytology technique to enable accurate cervical...
As per Becton Dickinson, its latest product is a unique LBC technique that will offer the availability of residual sample for conducting important additional follow up tests without the need for repeat sampling.................