Cancer

Groundbreaking AI-Powered Precision Medicine Startup, ImpriMed, Ventures into Human Oncology

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Groundbreaking AI-Powered Precision Medicine Startup, ImpriMed, Ventures into Human Oncology

California-based precision medicine startup ImpriMed is revolutionising cancer treatment for our beloved pets and potentially for humans. The company, founded in 2017 by Sungwon Lim and Jamin Koo, both with PhD degrees from Stanford, has successfully developed AI-powered technology to aid veterinarians in identifying the most effective drugs for individual cases of canine and feline … Read more

Illumina to divest cancer test maker Grail

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Illumina to divest cancer test maker Grail

Illumina said on Sunday that it would divest cancer diagnostic test maker Grail after the companies battled both US and European antitrust enforcers for more than two years and faced fierce opposition from activist investor Carl Icahn. The divestiture will be executed through a third-party sale or capital markets transaction, San Diego-based Illumina said in … Read more

Park So Dam on overcoming Thyroid Cancer challenges and finding strength to make a comeback with ‘Death’s Game’

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Park So Dam on overcoming Thyroid Cancer challenges and finding strength to make a comeback with ‘Death’s Game’

In a poignant and emotional moment at the promotional press conference for the upcoming drama ‘Death’s Game‘ held in Seoul on the morning of December 13, actress Park So Dam bravely opened up about her journey battling papillary thyroid cancer and her triumphant return to the world of acting. The drama, cantered around Choi Lee … Read more

‘If you don’t have inflammation, then you’ll die’

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‘If you don’t have inflammation, then you’ll die’

Inflammation, often misunderstood as solely harmful, is a fundamental bodily response that plays a crucial role in fighting infections and healing wounds. Recent scientific advancements have shifted the approach to managing inflammation, from trying to suppress it entirely to reprogramming it for therapeutic benefits.According to a report in Live Science, historically, medical approaches aimed to … Read more

How the world gets Universal Health Coverage back on track – POLITICO

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How the world gets Universal Health Coverage back on track – POLITICO

In a tiny village along the Peruvian Amazon, women line up on a warm, rainy August morning to protect themselves against cervical cancer, a disease that claims the lives of six women in Peru every day. News had spread throughout nearby villages of a pilot screening project for human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus responsible … Read more

Can certain foods really reduce your cancer risk? Here are 6 that experts say are worth adding to your plate

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Can certain foods really reduce your cancer risk? Here are 6 that experts say are worth adding to your plate

3. BEANS AND OTHER TYPES OF LEGUMES Common bean varieties like black and kidney beans, and legumes like chickpeas, dry peas and lentils, are not only high in protein. They’re also great sources of fibre, which is crucial for gut and immune health, Dr Brockton said. Fibre is also linked with colorectal cancer prevention. The bacteria … Read more

Jr Mehmood passes away at 67 following battle with cancer : Bollywood News

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Jr Mehmood passes away at 67 following battle with cancer : Bollywood News

Renowned veteran actor Jr Mehmood, born Naeem Sayyed, succumbed to his battle with stage 4 cancer last night at the age of 67. The cinematic luminary breathed his last at his residence in Mumbai, leaving behind a legacy that spans over five illustrious decades in the Indian film industry. Jr Mehmood passes away at 67 … Read more