CANCER DETECTION

Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Platelets: The Secret Weapon in Early Ovarian Cancer Detection

Ovarian cancer is a serious threat to women's health. It is often deadly because it is hard to catch early. Next-generation sequencing has been looked at for screening, but it is too expensive for widespread use. So, researchers have come up with a new way to detect ovarian cancer early. They focused on the most aggressive type, high-grade serous ovarian cancer. They...

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Cervical Cancer Screening: A Look at Kuwait's Challenges

Cervical cancer is a serious health issue that is expected to grow significantly in Kuwait. By 2035, the number of cases is predicted to rise by 48%. This increase highlights the urgent need for better screening practices. Early detection of cervical cancer can make a big difference. It can stop the disease from getting worse and save lives. However, there is a lack ...

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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Detection Gets a High-Tech Boost

A new tool is shaking up how breast cancer is found during surgery. It is a big deal. Lumicell, a company from Massachusetts, has created a system called LumiSystem. This system uses special lights to help surgeons see tiny bits of cancer that might be left behind. It is a game-changer. This tool is not just a light. It is a clever mix of technology and medicine. Th...

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

What Happens When Prostate MRI Shows Suspicious Lesions But Biopsies Are Clean?

Prostate cancer screening can be confusing. Sometimes, MRI scans show suspicious areas, but biopsies come back clean. What does this mean for patients? Doctors don't have clear guidelines for follow-ups in these cases. So, what happens next? Researchers wanted to find out the risk of finding significant prostate cancer within two years and at the end of follow-ups. ...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Health Secrets: The Power of Biomarkers

Biomarkers are like secret codes that our bodies use to send messages about our health. Scientists are always on the hunt for new ways to decode these messages. One exciting area of research is cancer detection. Researchers are looking into things like cfDNA, fecal miRNA, and mitochondrial pathways to find better ways to spot and manage different types of cancer. Thi...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Prostate Cancer Detection: The Echo Time Dilemma

Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men. It's one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in males. Medical professionals rely on MRI scans to detect it early. These scans track water movement in tissues, which can indicate the presence of tumors. Echo time is a crucial factor in MRI scans. It's the duration it takes to capture a clear image. Think ...

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

New Approaches to Unravel Colon Cancer Clues with Gut Microbiome Data

Scientists have been facing challenges when trying to use gut bacteria data to detect colon cancer. While powerful sequencing tools give us loads of information, the data often turns out messy and tough to decipher. Both traditional methods and smart algorithms struggle to get clear answers from this confusion. Enter a fresh approach that combines two sets of data f...

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Diverse Participation in Cancer Detection Trial: A Look at Age and Socioeconomics

Imagine you're trying to find a solution to a big problem, like cancer. To make sure your solution works for everyone, you need people from all walks of life to test it out. But sometimes, certain groups are left out. That's exactly what happens in clinical trials. The NHS-Galleri trial is trying to change that. This study is testing a new blood test that can detect...

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Skin Doctors in Riyadh: How They Use Dermoscopy

Dermoscopy is a tool that helps doctors look at tiny details on the skin that are usually invisible to the naked eye. It's becoming really important in finding skin cancers early and telling different skin conditions apart. Many countries recommend using dermoscopy to spot skin cancers. But no one has checked how future dermatologists in Saudi Arabia feel about and u...

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Checking for Breast Cancer: Three Methods Under the Microscope

There are three common ways doctors check for breast cancer when it's still early. Meet the mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI. They were all tested on 33 women who either had breast cancer or were suspected to. Let's see what each method is like. Mammograms are the oldies but goodies in the detection game. They use X-rays to spot unusual lumps. Lots of women know about...

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