Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in American men. The condition affects 1 in 7 men during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Traditional treatments for prostate cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. However, there are emerging therapies that have shown promise in treating prostate cancer. An example is immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is a...
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A few minutes of light exercise, rather than a sweaty gym workout, is all that is needed to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, study suggests
Even a little exercise wards off insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes Resistance occurs when the cells of the human body stop responding to insulin Insulin is a hormone that works to regulate blood sugar levels in the body Exercise can prevent resistance by forcing the body to remove damaged cells Even small...
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Are you taking too many supplements? Vitamin D warning as study finds Americans are taking ‘megadoses’ which can increase the risk of kidney stones and cancer
There has been a surge of Americans taking extremely high vitamin D doses The recommended daily intake for vitamin D for most adults is 600 IU There was an 18% increase in supplemental doses that had more than 1,000 IU Additionally, there was a 3% increase in daily doses that had more than 4,000 IU Too much...
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Are you drinking enough water during the heatwave? Surgeon warns thousands aren’t and could end up needing hospital treatment for KIDNEY STONES
Bhaskar Somani is a urologist and expert researcher at Southampton University He identified a strong link between warm weather and passing kidney stones The Met Office has issued the second highest heatwave alert for all of Britain The heatwave is set to cause rocketing numbers of patients needing hospital treatment for kidney stones, a leading...
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Combined molecular biology test is the first to distinguish benign pancreatic lesions
When performed in tandem, two molecular biology laboratory tests distinguish, with near certainty, pancreatic lesions that mimic early signs of cancer but are completely benign. The lesions almost never progress to cancer, so patients may be spared unnecessary pancreatic cancer screenings or operations. The two-test combination is the only one to date that can accurately...
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Geko ‘wristwatch’ may help speed up healing of leg injuries and aid patients who have surgery for broken bones
The neuromuscular electro-stimulation device reduces swelling in broken limbs Sixty-six per cent of people with broken ankles need treatment before surgery Around 75 per cent of patients using Geko were treated successfully and went home in one or two days An £11 ‘wristwatch’ that sends out circulation-boosting electric shocks may help to speed healing of...
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Diabetes device scrutinizes sweat for a week at a time
A prototype of the wrist-worn sensor While there are already biosensors that help people manage type 2 diabetes, they’re single-use devices that have to be replaced on a daily basis. That could be about to change, however, thanks to research being conducted by scientists from the University of Texas at Dallas. Led by Prof. Shalini...
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New technique ‘breaks the legs’ of cancer tumour cells
By using tiny gold rods and infrared light A new treatment halts the spread of cancer by “breaking the legs” of tumour cells. Scientists used tiny gold rods to smash the leg-like protrusions called filopodia that help cancer cells up-anchor and move. Laboratory tests on human cancer cells showed that rendering them limbless thwarted...
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Blocking cancer—scientists find new way to combat disease
New findings published in Nature Chemical Biology show promise for finding new solutions to treat lung cancer and other deadly diseases. Kentucky continues to lead the nation in incidence and death rates from lung cancer, and the University of Kentucky is committed to reducing these numbers. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is among the leading...
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New antibody uses 1-2 punch to potentially treat blood cancers
Antibody PF-06747143 both attacks AML tumor cells and moves them from the nurturing bone marrow environment into the peripheral blood streams, where they are more vulnerable. Researchers have developed a two-pronged approach to blood cancer treatment: 1) attacking cancer cells directly and/or 2) driving them from the nurturing bone marrow environment into the peripheral blood...