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Permanent Hearing Loss Caused by Cancer Drug can be Prevented

Specific receptor in cells could serve as a key to prevent permanent hearing loss in childhood cancer survivors who are being treated with the drug cisplatin, as per a study "Toll-like receptor 4 is activated by platinum and contributes to ...

New, Promising Treatment for Resistant Breast Cancer

Lasofoxifene, the osteoporosis drug provides a more effective treatment for people with therapy-resistant ER-positive metastatic breast cancer than fulvestrant, said a new study conducted by University of Chicago researchers. The drug was ...

Higher BMI May Help Prevent Breast Cancer

Women with higher body mass index (BMI) in childhood may remain protected against breast cancer in later life, both before and after the menopause as per a study at Denmark, presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO). ...

Stem Cell-based Vaccine may Protect Against Pancreatic Cancer

Vaccine made from pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offers a new approach that may protect against pancreatic cancer, said researchers. The stem cells produce a large set of antigens that have overlap to a specific type of pancreatic cancer and ...

Targeting Genetic Pathway Provides a Novel Treatment for Blood Cancer

New therapy avenue for certain types of acute myeloid leukemia patients can be designed by targeting a specific pathway that is essential for the survival of these cancers, as per a study at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, published in the ...

Novel Test Detects Leftover Cancer DNA in the Blood

Tumor-uninformed test detects the residual or leftover cancer DNA circulating in the blood of patients following treatment. Guardant Reveal test developed by precision oncology company Guardant Health, is "tumor-uninformed". It doesn't require ...

Covid Infection Stays Longer in Cancer Patients

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, may prolong in children and young adults who are undergoing cancer treatment, reveals a study. The extended duration of infection may also increase the incidence of mutations, said researchers at the ...

Cancer Linked to Raised Anxiety in Women During Pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, women with gynecologic cancer and low income had reported more anxiety and financial distress, revealed a study. For the study, Y. Stefanie Chen and her team from the Weill Cornell Medicine in New York ...

Eating Mushrooms Lowers Cancer Risk

Highlights: Higher mushroom consumption lowers risk of cancer Mushrooms are the highest dietary source of an amino acid called ergothioneine Ergothioneine is a unique and potent antioxidant and cellular protector So, incorporate ...

Enhancing Effectiveness of drugs Against Prostate Cancer

Liposomes, if integrated with the iRGD peptide, may help concentrate antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) into primary prostate tumors and its bone metastases, as per the study Published in the Advanced Functional Materials . Researchers also ...

COVID Shot Shows Less Efficacy in Few Blood Cancer Patients

COVID-19 vaccine containing mRNA of the virus may be less effective in people undergoing treatment for few types of blood cancers, as per two studies published in the journal Blood . The findings suggest that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may have ...

New Drug Approved for Early Lung Cancer

In China, AstraZeneca’s drug Tagrisso has been approved for early stage lung cancer treatment. China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the drug as an adjuvant therapy for early-stage lung cancer patients with a ...

Cellular Hotspots in Brain can Detect Cancer Early

Small clusters of cells in the brain called the 'cellular hotspots' help identify locations where tumors could become malignant, reveals a new study. Researchers at King's College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, & Neuroscience, in ...

Diabetes Drug Holds Promise in Combatting Cancer

Phenformin may have stronger cancer-fighting activities compared to metformin, as per researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). In a review article in Trends in Cancer , the team presented evidence that immunotherapies such as ...

Blood Pressure Drugs may Increase Skin Cancer Risk

In people aged 66 and above, drugs used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) may boost the risk of skin cancers, claimed study. The findings have been published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). However, other ...

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Harmful Effects of Tattoos

Tattoos can cause problems ranging from mild allergies to the deadly AIDS. Therefore take precautions during tattooing and care of the tattoo thereafter, or better avoid it altogether.

Fungal Infections

Candidiasis caused by candida albicans, seen as thrush diaper dermatitis, perineal infections, intertriginous dermatitis. Diagnosis is by clinical exam, and microscopic examination of skin scraping.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.

Tetanus

Tetanus (or Lockjaw) is a serious preventable infection that can affect the muscles and nerves and results from contamination of wound. The vaccine against Tetanus can prevent the infection.