nc India Inches Towards 60,000 COVID-19 Cases, Say Sources By www.medindia.net Published On :: In India, the total number of COVID-19 cases has mounted to 59,662 on Saturday, with 3,320 cases and 95 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said. Full Article
nc Next-gen Method Helps in Hunt for New Cancer Drug Combinations By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new technology developed by scientists was found to help reveal the inner workings of individual cancer cells - potentially identifying more effective treatment combinations for people with cancer. Full Article
nc New Study Reveals Which Ovarian Cancer Patients Won't Benefit from Immune-PARP Combo By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study published online today by Nature Communications revealed which patients with ovarian cancer won't benefit from immune-PARP combo. The study Full Article
nc Study Reveals Raising Rates of Liver Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: Liver cancer is rising around the world, despite preventive measures, according to the study published online in iCANCER/i, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Full Article
nc Trastuzumab Holds Promise in Treating Non-breast/gastric Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki also called Enhertu, found to show signs of clinical activity in multiple non-breast/non-gastric Full Article
nc Risky Men are Less Likely to Use Biopsy For Prostate Cancer Detection By www.medindia.net Published On :: African-American men who are at high risk of prostate cancer, are less likely to use a more targeted biopsy option for detecting prostate cancer, according Full Article
nc Study Raises New Possibilities for Anticancer Therapy By www.medindia.net Published On :: EGR4 molecule known mainly for its role in male fertility was also found to serve as an important brake on immune activation, said researchers at the Full Article
nc Be Alert As Ovarian Cancer Has 'Silent' Symptoms By www.medindia.net Published On :: Since ovarian cancer has very silent symptoms, women can take care of themselves by staying vigilant and going for regular health checkups. It is a Full Article
nc Medication to Treat Lung Cancer may Improve Outcomes of Metastatic Brain Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: Medication used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has metastasized, may benefit patients with metastatic brain cancers, according to a new review and analysis led by researchers at St. Full Article
nc New Effective Stem Cell Transplant Method can Aid Blood Cancer Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study developed a novel way to make blood stem cells present in the umbilical cord 'more transplantable' that could improve the treatment of a wide range of blood diseases in kids and adults. Full Article
nc Novel Immunotherapy Type Hinders the Spread of Ovarian Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: New type of immunotherapy that targets macrophages has undergone preliminary testing on mice and shows promise for the future treatment of ovarian cancer. Full Article
nc New Drug may Reverse Treatment Resistance in Advanced Multiple Myeloma By www.medindia.net Published On :: New drug, called FL118, was found to be more effective against advanced multiple myeloma cancer cells than the newly diagnosed cases, reports a new study. Full Article
nc New Study Sheds Light on Best Way to Deliver Nanoparticle Therapy for Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: Immune cells of the host exposed to nanoparticles induced an anti-cancer immune response by activating T cells that invaded and slowed tumor growth, said Full Article
nc Chemo Still A Good Option For Dangerous Childhood Brain Cancer Despite Failures By www.medindia.net Published On :: There are no targeted therapies or immunotherapies proven effective to treat pediatric brain cancer better than chemotherapy. In fact, chemotherapy has Full Article
nc New Strategies For Tackling Some Lung And Kidney Cancers By www.medindia.net Published On :: Cancer cells which become "addicted" to glucose could open up fresh approaches to therapy strategies for cancers with high levels of an amino acid transporter Full Article
nc Sustainable Care for Kids with Cancer is Affordable and Achievable: Lancet By www.medindia.net Published On :: Improving care for kids with cancer worldwide will bring a triple return on investment, and prevent millions of unnecessary deaths, reports a new study. Full Article
nc First Blood Test to Accurately Detect Over 50 Types of Cancer Discovered By www.medindia.net Published On :: Newly developed blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer accurately. The findings of the study are published in the journal iAnnals of Oncology/i. Full Article
nc Simple Urine Test Help Detect Lung Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: A simple urine test can help detect the presence of proteins associated with lung cancer, said MIT researchers. This kind of noninvasive test could reduce Full Article
nc COPD Associated With Lung Cancer Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: In people who have never smoked, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, stated research published in the journal Thorax. Full Article
nc Sponges can Wipe Out Cervical Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: Sponge-derived natural product called manzamine A found in Manado Bay, Indonesia, maybe efficacious for preventive and therapeutic treatment of cervical cancer cells, reports a new study. Full Article
nc Eating Fiber-rich Food Daily can Cut Breast Cancer Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: High total fiber consumption was associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iCANCER/i. Full Article
nc Colon Cancer Can Be Treated Effectively By Giving Immunotherapy Prior To Surgery By www.medindia.net Published On :: Adminstering immunotherapy while waiting for their surgery, can cause tumours to shrink substantially or clear up in a very short time. Medical oncologist Full Article
nc Shorter Radiotherapy Treatment can Benefit Bowel Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic By www.medindia.net Published On :: During the COVID-19 pandemic, bowel cancer patients will benefit from the use of effective, shorter, and safer radiotherapy treatment, reports a new study. Full Article
nc Tool That Helps Leukemia Patients Plan For Cancer Treatment By www.medindia.net Published On :: New prognostic tool foretells how long someone diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) should wait before starting cancer treatment. Researchers Full Article
nc Optical Imaging Technology may Aid Doctors Treat Cancer and Brain Diseases better By www.medindia.net Published On :: New technology uses optical imaging to help surgeons map out tumors in the body and help them learn how certain diseases affect activity in the brain. Full Article
nc Link Between Obesity And Breast Cancer Found By www.medindia.net Published On :: It is widely accepted that higher levels of body fat increases the risk of developing breast cancer, as well as other cancers.Based on his ongoing research, Bing Li, Ph. Full Article
nc Regular Exercise can Help Prevent Liver Cancer Development By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study offers evidence that doing regular exercise can help prevent the most common type of liver cancer hepatocellular carcinoma. The study also identified Full Article
nc Diagnostic Biomarkers Identified For Rare Kidney Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: New biomarkers were identified by scientists from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center to diagnose rare chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC) Full Article
nc New Investigational Drug Offers Hope In Preventing Cancer Relapse By www.medindia.net Published On :: Re-growth of tumors can be stopped by a new drug under investigation, named Quisinostat, according to the study by the team of researchers at the Francis Full Article
nc Blood Test may Help Doctors Detect Pancreatic Cancer Early By www.medindia.net Published On :: Pancreatic cancer can be identified accurately using a test known as liquid biopsy, reports a new study. A blood test may be able to detect the most Full Article
nc Protecting Cancer Patients in the Era of COVID-19 By www.medindia.net Published On :: Netherlands Cancer Institute, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, and five other leading European cancer centers share knowledge and experiences to set Full Article
nc Increased Rate of Infections may Predict Future Cancer Diagnosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: Most patients experienced a greater occurrence of infections in the years preceding a cancer diagnosis. The findings of the study are published in iCancer Full Article
nc Toolbox for Diagnosing Urological Cancer Identified By www.medindia.net Published On :: New method enables timely diagnosis and treatment of urological cancer which includes prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. Biomarkers are biological Full Article
nc Prostate Cancer Death Rates Predicted to Improve Overall in EU By www.medindia.net Published On :: Death rate from prostate cancer is presumed to fall by almost 10 percent in the UK and across nearly all European Union (EU) countries this year as better Full Article
nc Importance of Family History-based Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Using family history-based criteria to identify people for earlier screening is justified and has promise for helping to recognize individuals at risk Full Article
nc Blood Infection With Certain Bacteria Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: An association between blood infections with certain anaerobic bacteria and increased risk of developing colorectal cancer has been revealed by new research Full Article
nc Door To Three-Drug Combinations In Future Immuno-Oncology Treatments Found By www.medindia.net Published On :: Emerging three-drug combinations will change the immuno-oncology treatment which has high unmet needs. Emerging three-drug combinations are poised to Full Article
nc New AI Model Could Aid Brain Cancer Patients Avoid Biopsies By www.medindia.net Published On :: Brain cancer patients typically need a biopsy so physicians can assess their mutation status and make a treatment decision. But, a new AI (Artificial Full Article
nc Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines During COVID-19 By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study guides clinicians on managing lung cancer screening programs and patients with lung nodules during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the Full Article
nc Artificial intelligence helps assess cancer risk of lung nodules By www.medindia.net Published On :: CT scans for people at risk for lung cancer lead to earlier diagnoses and improve survival rates. A study published in American Journal of Respiratory Full Article
nc Uterine Cancer: New Findings By www.medindia.net Published On :: In rare and aggressive uterine cancer called uterine serous carcinoma, gene signature found for poor response to standard chemotherapy, said researchers. Full Article
nc Novel Combination Therapy Boosts Response in HER2- Breast Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: Combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitor durvalumab (AstraZeneca's Imfinzi), the PARP inhibitor olaparib (AstraZeneca/Merck's Lynparza), along with Full Article
nc San Francisco Becomes First US City to Ban E-cigarettes By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: San Francisco is the first U.S city that bans the sale of e-cigarettes, a measure that affects both brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers. The Full Article
nc Samoa Ends Emergency State Over Measles Epidemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Infection rate from a measles outbreak that has swept the country started to come under control in Samoa. Samoa, the south pacific nation has been gripped by measles, a highly infectious disease. Full Article
nc COVID-19 is a deadly reminder that inclusive water supply and sanitation matters for all of us By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:00:25 +0000 Since the COVID-19 crisis escalated, we have been reminded daily that one of the most important precautionary measures we can take to avoid infection – and spreading the virus – is washing our hands. Full Article Blog Z-Featured Content Z-News Alan Nicol climate climate change COVID-19 Deepa Joshi India sanitation WHO World Water Day
nc Economist Intelligence Unit: As the world’s philanthropists boost climate funding, let’s make water a priority By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:20:01 +0000 Claudia Sadoff, Director General of IWMI, argues that our efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and address food security could be counterproductive if we don’t pay more attention to water and its use. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-Featured Content Z-News Claudia Sadoff climate Economist Intelligence Unit The Economist World Water Day
nc BNI Online: Turning off the tap, while tapping into inclusive institutions By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:11:54 +0000 As we mark World Water Day, experts and communities alike will be sharing messages on water scarcity under climate change, emphasizing the need to use this precious resource judiciously. ‘Don’t take more than you need,’ they’ll advise. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
nc Research shows reducing local income inequality may slow rural-urban migration By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:10:50 +0000 Recent research conducted by IWMI, in collaboration with the IFPRI and IFAD, finds that the poorest are likelier to migrate when increases in incomes are accompanied by increases in local income inequalities. Full Article Blog Z-Featured Content Z-News Economics employment IFAD IFPRI migration outmigration Poverty
nc Covid-19—A wake-up call for strategic and inclusive WASH planning and financing in Nepal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:55:50 +0000 Covid-19 is a wake-up call for Nepal to urgently prioritize strategic investments in inclusive water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs. Full Article Blog Z-News Alan Nicol COVID-19 Deepa Joshi Health hygiene Manohara Khadka Nepal sanitation WASH
nc PIM: Game of Unknowns: Beyond the Win-Win, Toward Inclusive Development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:37:41 +0000 A game stimulates a mind – at any age - to explore and wonder. A board game, often based on a near-life setting, offers a safe informal environment where players can interact and learn from each other. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News