Study reveals how cancer cells spread
Researchers have found a signaling pathway in cancer cells that controls their ability to invade nearby tissues in a finely […]
New Laser Technology Can Destroy Cancerous Tumors
University of Tennessee Space Institute researchers have harnessed the power of lasers to find, map and non-invasively destruct cancerous tumours. […]
Nano-sized ships to torpedo tumours devised
Lethal nano-sized ‘torpedos,’ deftly evading the body’s defence network, will discharge anti-cancer drugs into the heart of tumours and destroy them ruthlessly.
Ablation procedures effective for the treatment of lung cancer
A research has supported the use of ablation procedures for the treatment of lung cancer.
INDIA UPDATE
AIIMS' step to ensure faster cure of cancers All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) is going to install a new […]
Pioneering Therapies with Interventional Radiology
The days when radiologists were only involved in diagnosis are long over. Modern medicine requires interventional radiologists to use their specialist knowledge of image-guidance (X-ray, CT, MR) to perform procedures which are extraordinarily precise, and thus gentle on the patient.
UC Davis combines PET and MRI into one device
Scientists at the University of California, Davis have built the world
Device to Capture Cancer Cells
Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the US have developed a device based on Velcro-like nanoscale technology to identify and capture tumour cells circulating in the blood.
Genetic Test to Predict Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness
Researchers are developing a genetic test to predict prostate cancer aggressiveness, which could save men with low-risk tumours from unnecessary surgery.
Device to Limit Chemotherapy Side Effects
Researchers have developed a device that can limit the side effects of chemotherapy.
Researchers Develop Tumour Tracking Technique
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center in the US have developed a robotic tumour-tracking technique that could improve cancer treatment.
New Optical Device Could Help in Tumour Resection
A newly developed optical touch pointer can be used to differentiate healthy tissues from tumours and help surgeons during the resection of malignant brain tumours, a study published in the journal Lasers in Surgeryhas reported.
Ultrasound Could Improve Paediatric Diagnosis
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound can safely improve the diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions in children, according to a study by researchers at Jena University Hospital, Germany.
