Last Updated: August 20, 2024, 15:11 IST Gene editing has been under investigation since the 1960s. (Representative Image: AP) The treatment involves altering DNA to eliminate or mitigate the risk of these diseases, a method that has already shown promise in clinical trials. In a groundbreaking development in medical science, a new drug is poised …
Global male cancer cases are expected to surge by 84%, rising from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million by 2050, as per a new study. Cancer-related deaths among men are also predicted to nearly double, increasing by 93% from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050. Researchers analyzed 30 cancer types, using …
New Delhi: US researchers have decoded an element that could destroy cancerous cells, and advance treatment options for the deadly disease that claims millions of lives globally. The element, actinium, was first discovered by French scientist Andre-Louis Debierne in 1899 and is number 89 on the Periodic Table. Now after 125 years of its existence, …
Researchers at IISER, Kolkata, have discovered how a cell surface receptor, part of a group of enzymes that interact with growth factors to control cell functions like growth, survival and movement, can help prevent cancers. This receptor, called VEGFR1, remains inactive when it doesn’t have a ligand (a molecule that binds to it, like a …
The Princess of Wales officially resumed her post beside the Royal Family in her first public appearance in six months at Trooping the Colour on Saturday, June 15. Kate Middleton, 42, has steered clear of the public eye for months amid her ongoing cancer treatment. Britain’s King Charles, Queen Camilla, William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, …
Cancer detection should begin as early as possible. Below are the several cancer signs that are frequently overlooked in both men and women. Cancer is a common word, yet living with the disease is difficult and frightening. It is a condition in which certain cells in the body begin to proliferate uncontrollably and spread to …
Esophageal cancer, a malignancy of the esophagus (the muscular tube connecting your throat to your stomach), often goes unnoticed until later stages. This silence can be attributed to a lack of awareness and the subtlety of early symptoms. Yet, with knowledge and vigilance, we can turn the tide against this aggressive disease. This article sheds …
Analysis of a 4,600-year-old Egyptian skull has revealed signs of brain cancer and its treatment, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine on Wednesday. Using a microscope, scientists Edgard Camarós, Tatiana Tondini, and Albert Isidro found cut marks around the skull’s edges surrounding dozens of lesions that earlier researchers had linked …
The cut marks on the skulls revealed the extent of traumatological and oncological treatments. Ancient Egyptians attempted to operate on excessive tissue growth or learn more about cancerous disorders after a patient’s death, revealed a study on two 4,000-year-old skulls. Known to be the place of one of the early civilisations, ancient Egyptians have been …
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing and can cause a range of concerns about ongoing health. Fear of cancer returning is one of the top health concerns. And managing this fear is an important part of cancer treatment. But how likely is it to get cancer for a second time? (Also read: ICMR says repeated …