Robotic axillary lymph node dissection improves outcomes in breast cancer: Study Dr Nisanth Puliyath30 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTRobotic axillary lymph node dissection is associated with quick postoperative recovery and positive aesthetic effects in breast cancer patients,...
Long term use of anti acid drug may increase risk of bladder cancer, finds Study Dr. Nandita Mohan28 Aug 2021 9:45 AM ISTIn a large population study conducted by a team of researchers from the Center for Public Health, Queen's University, Belfast, County Antrim, UK, it...
Breast density tied to increased risk of invasive breast cancer among elderly women: Study MD Editorial Team28 Aug 2021 9:15 AM ISTBreast cancer is the second most common cancer in US women in the world. Markers of breast cancer are very important for investigation of stages of...
Cystic fibrosis: Improved treatment benefits up to 90 percent of patients, finds NEJM study Hina Zahid27 Aug 2021 10:23 AM ISTA triple combination therapy consisting of three known compounds is both safe and effective in cystic fibrosis patients with relatively rare...
Maternal obesity linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer in adult offspring Hina Zahid27 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTInfants whose mothers were obese during pregnancy may have a heightened risk of developing colorectal cancer later in life, according to new research...
Following Checkmate-274 trial, FDA approves adjuvant Nivolumab for high-risk Urothelial Carcinoma Dr Nisanth Puliyath25 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUrothelial carcinoma (UC), is the most common type of bladder cancer in adults. In addition to the bladder, UC can occur in other parts of the urinary...
Residual benign prostate glandular tissue not tied to detectable PSA after radical prostatectomy: Study Dr Nisanth Puliyath24 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTRadical prostatectomy (RP) is the established treatment modality for clinically localized prostate cancer. Ideally, serum prostate specific antigen...
Gastrointestinal cancer at doorstep with frequent alcohol consumption, finds JAMA study MD Editorial Team24 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe International Agency for Research on Cancer has categorised alcohol as a group 1 carcinogen, particularly with respect to Gastrointestinal...
Chest CT scan for lung cancer- pros and cons! MD Editorial Team23 Aug 2021 9:30 AM ISTPrimary diagnosis for lung cancer is computed tomography (CT). CT scan can be used to visualize nearly all parts of the body and is used to diagnose...
ACE inhibitors and thiazides may reduce mortality risk in colorectal cancer: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2021 9:30 AM ISTACE inhibitors and thiazide diuretics appeared to provide the most significant benefit to patient survival and outcomes. USA: Antihypertensive...
Higher intake of vitamin D may prevent colorectal cancer in younger women: Study Hina Zahid19 Aug 2021 8:45 AM ISTResults suggest that vitamin D may be important in younger adults for health and possibly colorectal cancer prevention.USA: Higher intake of vitamin D...
PET-CT better than bone scintigraphy for staging soft-tissue cancer in children: Study Medha Baranwal18 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTItaly: A recent study has suggested that PET-CT could replace bone scintigraphy for the detection of metastatic disease in children with soft-tissue...
