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New Delhi: To develop and validate a low-cost, point-of-care indigenous HPV test for cervical cancer detection, AIIMS on Friday partnered with DBT-BIRAC Grand Challenges India in collaboration with WHO International Initiated a multi-center study. Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)...

The man was initially diagnosed with piles and was undergoing treatment in his home country. However, it was later discovered that he was suffering from rectal cancer which was earlier misdiagnosed. The obese patient had to undergo several chemotherapy and radiation sessions before being...

Radon gas is colorless and odorless and is emitted from the breakdown of naturally occurring radioactive material found underground which then seeps into building foundations. The gas can silently accumulate in people's lungs and homes, and may not be detected unless tested.Data indicate that...

In a video posted on X.com, the apex research body explained that the initiative will use drones to rapidly transport clinical samples from resource-limited hospitals in rural areas to tertiary hospitals with advanced diagnostic facilities.This can help surgeons make important medical...

Augusta (US), Camilo Villegas was not only trying to perfect his golf swing but also preparing to play in the Masters for the first time in nine years.He was constantly checking the fine print of the ingredients in the sunscreen. I reached a point a few weeks ago when the 42-year-old Colombian...

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency.Officials said the rule furthers President Joe Biden's commitment to environmental...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Breast cancer survivor Chhavi Mittal recently posted some pictures, along with a powerful message for those who judge others based on the way they dress. The actor posted some pictures on his Instagram on Tuesday. I write a note with swimwear and formal outfits that...

New Delhi: Families of men suffering from infertility may have a higher risk of certain cancers, including colon and testicular, according to a study.While it is known that men who experience infertility have more health problems, including cancer, heart and related diseases, and autoimmune...

A groundbreaking nanosized polymer developed by researchers in Tel Aviv [Israel], Israel has shown promise in treating colorectal cancer live metastases, offering hope for patients facing advanced stages of the disease. Published in the peer-reviewed Nano Today journal, the study conducted by...

For the study, researchers in Russia analyzed multiple studies on the impact of depression on the survival rates and quality of life of women diagnosed with breast cancer between 1977 and 2018.The findings, presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 in Hungary, showed that...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's accelerated approval program aims to provide patients with quicker access to promising drugs. But how often do these drugs actually improve or extend patients' lives?In a new study, researchers found that most cancer drugs that receive...