Lithium chloride improves radiation-induced oral mucositis and taste dysfunction: Study Hina Zahid12 March 2021 8:52 PM ISTAlexandria, Va., USA - Oral mucositis and taste dysfunction (dysgeusia) occurs in nearly all patients receiving head and neck radiotherapy and...
Combination therapy with radiation shows promise in treating glioblastoma Hina Zahid10 March 2021 8:00 PM ISTRadiation therapy is part of the standard-of-care treatment regimen for glioblastoma, often helping prolong the survival of patients. However,...
MRI helps diagnose more clinically significant prostate cancers than PSA testing: Study Medha Baranwal10 March 2021 7:15 PM ISTUK: The use of noncontrast MRI helps in finding more clinically significant prostate cancers as compared to prostate-specific antigen (PSA)...
Diabetes drug, Metformin may decrease risk of skin cancer, finds study MD Bureau10 March 2021 4:30 PM ISTBasal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in white populations, and associated healthcare costs have become an increasing burden. A recent...
CT-guided renal ablation safe alternative to nephrectomy for cancer treatment in obese: Study Medha Baranwal9 March 2021 9:45 AM ISTUSA: CT-guided thermal ablation is a safe and effective treatment for renal cell carcinoma in morbidly obese patients and can be considered as an...
Women with premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy at increased RLS risk: JAMA Medha Baranwal9 March 2021 9:15 AM ISTRochester, Minnesota: Women undergoing bilateral oophorectomy for a benign indication prior to menopause are at increased risk...
Colon capsule endoscopy, an effective option for colorectal cancer screening: BMJ Medha Baranwal9 March 2021 6:15 AM ISTUSA: Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) can be considered as a relevant option for the screening of colorectal cancer (CRC), finds a recent study in...
Skipping a mammogram increases the risk of death from breast cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 March 2021 6:15 AM ISTOAK BROOK: Attendance at regular mammography screening substantially reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a large study of...
Complex Osteotomy Have No Long-term Benefits for Primary tongue Cancers MD Bureau3 March 2021 7:30 AM ISTMandibulotomy, or "mandibular swing" osteotomy, is routinely used, to access the deep tumors in the posterior oropharynx and oral cavity. However, a...
Clinical Examination as Effective as Mammography in Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Study Dr. Shafali Bakshi1 March 2021 5:30 PM ISTMumbai: A 20-year study from Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, has concluded that the efficacy of screening by clinical breast examination is similar to...
Metformin and Vitamin D Improve Clinical Outcomes of Cholangiocarcinoma: Study MD Bureau1 March 2021 5:45 AM ISTCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the most common biliary malignancy and the second most common hepatic malignancy after hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A...
Use of BP drug hydrochlorothiazide linked to skin cancer: Study Medha Baranwal25 Feb 2021 5:45 AM ISTUK: Blood pressure drug hydrochlorothiazide is associated with an increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer, finds a recent study in the British...
