‘Leather could be grown in a lab’
September 19th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 19 (IANS) The leather jacket that you have always fancied could actually be made with stuff grown in a lab, according to a firm backed by PayPal billionaire ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Free mobile app for skin cancer screening
July 12th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 12 (IANS) A free new app called UMSkinCheck, designed for iPhone and iPad, will screen skin cancers by reminding users to compare unusual growths on their skin with ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Chavez says tumour was malignant
March 5th, 2012 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
Caracas, March 5 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Sunday that he will undergo more radiation therapy after confirming that the tumour that was removed from his body Feb 26 ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Gene behind fatal brain disorder isolated
December 27th, 2011 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) A blood test could help diagnose a devastating brain disorder that is often misdiagnosed and ends in fatality.
People who inherit the abnormal gene CSF1R always ... Read more...
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I am fine, will resume training soon: Yuvraj
November 27th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The news that Yuvraj Singh has a lung tumour came as a shock to hundreds of his followers but the popular Indian cricketer has assured ... Read more...
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Yuvraj recovering from serious lung ailment, says mother
November 26th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh's mysterious lung problem, that has kept the Player of the World Cup out of international cricket the last couple of months, is more ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
For cancer survivor, sun shines in heart (IANS Book Review)
November 10th, 2011 - 11:00 am ICT by IANS
Book: "Sunshine: My Encounter With Cancer", Author: Minakshi Chaudhry: Publisher: Rupa; Price: Rs.195; Pages: 200Here's a deeply personal account by middle-aged Shimla-based Minakshi Chaudhry, who beat the ghost of breast cancer. ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Surgeon removes wrong part of patient’s brain
August 23rd, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 23 (IANS) A surgeon in Britain removed the wrong part of his patient's brain during a botched operation which was not even needed, a media report said Tuesday.John ... Read more...
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Urine test can detect cancers early
June 10th, 2011 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 10 (IANS) A simple urine test can help detect cancers of the gut, stomach and pancreas much earlier than existing procedures.Researchers have identified key proteins in the urine ... Read more...
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MRI can help locate prostate cancer recurrence at extremely low PSA levels
April 30th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 30 (ANI): According to a study recently presented at the Cancer Imaging and Radiation Therapy Symposium in Atlanta, an MRI can locate prostate cancer recurrence at extremely low PSA levels.Researchers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Lloyd-Webber reveals he is impotent after prostate cancer treatment
March 31st, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, March 31 (ANI): Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed in a TV show that he 'can't have sex' after his prostate cancer treatment.Webber, whose company, the Really Useful Group, is one of ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Gilani’s son sick, admitted in London hospital
March 29th, 2011 - 1:21 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son is sick and has been admitted to a hospital in Britain. Gilani was to leave for London where surgery ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Now, a tiny white bread mint like capsule to track cancer in the body
March 16th, 2011 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 16 (ANI): Scientists have developed a tiny white breath mint like little capsule that can track the growth of a tumour without repeated invasive procedures."With this, we are going to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Radio-guided op safe, simple way to remove cancerous nodules in lung
February 28th, 2011 - 4:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Italian researchers have suggested that using tiny spheres of radioactive liquid to guide surgeons as they remove potentially cancerous material in the lungs is safe and more effective ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Smart laser technology could make cancer biopsies painless
February 1st, 2011 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 02 (ANI): Scientists at Michigan State University are developing a smart laser technology that could make biopsies painless and noninvasive in the future.To test for skin cancer, patients today must ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Biomarker test shows promise for diagnosis of melanoma
January 25th, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Scientists have found that a test of biomarkers for DNA methylation is technically feasible and could aid in earlier, more precise diagnosis of melanoma.University of North Carolina School ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Use of preoperative breast MRI results in high cancer yield
January 13th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): Scientists have found that the use of preoperative breast MRI detects otherwise occult cancer with a relatively high degree of accuracy when applied to a diverse population of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Douglas can’t forgive doctors
January 13th, 2011 - 1:50 am ICT by IANS
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) "Basic Instinct" star Michael Douglas hasn't forgiven the doctors who failed to spot his throat cancer even though he is confident he has now beaten the potentially-fatal ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
PSA test more reliable in men taking prostate-shrinking drug
December 18th, 2010 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): The PSA screening test for prostate cancer is better known for its imperfection - it can indicate cancer when none is present and miss life-threatening tumours.But a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
MRI recommended for women with personal history of breast cancer
November 29th, 2010 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 29 (ANI): A new study has suggested that women with a personal history of breast cancer should consider annual screening with MRI in addition to mammography.The American Cancer Society (ACS) ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New test ‘to triple’ chances of IVF success
November 8th, 2010 - 11:56 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 8 (ANI): A new screening technique developed by UK-based researchers could double or triple current IVF success rates.The test allows for any chromosomal abnormalities, the biggest cause of early pregnancy ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Clues to brain disorders in your nose
October 29th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 29 (IANS) Olfactory stem cells, obtained from a patient's nose, can provide vital clues about brain disorders like schizophrenia.A Griffith University research team developed this technique to examine brain diseases ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Oz scientists open new window on brain by investigating nose stem cells
October 27th, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Australian scientists have found that stem cells picked from deep within the nose are similar to the ones found in the brain.Research team of the Griffith University ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Michael Douglas Says His Chances Of Recovery From Throat Cancer Is 80%
September 2nd, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Sep 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Despite the fact that all the die-hard fans of Hollywood actor Michael Douglas are still grappling to come to terms with the revelation that their favorite ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Cancer-stricken Michael Douglas optimistic about recovery
September 1st, 2010 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sep 01 (ANI): Michael Douglas, who faces 'eight-week struggle' against throat cancer, has said that he is optimistic about his chances of recovery.During an appearance David Letterman's "Late Show," the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Now, detect oral cancer just by a mouth swab
August 10th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington Aug 10 (ANI): Researchers are on the verge of developing a new test for oral cancer that could be done by using a brush to collect cells from a patient's mouth.Scientists ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Breast cancer was the first opponent Navratilova feared
August 9th, 2010 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 9 (ANI): Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who has beaten breast cancer after seven months of treatment, has said it was the first opponent she feared might beat her.At the start ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Honour killing: Father claims daughter died of medical reasons
July 29th, 2010 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 29 (IANS) The alleged case of honour killing of a 25-year-old research scholar of Panjab University took a different turn Thursday with the woman's father claiming she died due to ... Read more...
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Sam Champion To Have Surgery Live And On Air
May 12th, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
May 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sam Champion, weatherman for the ABC network, underwent surgery to remove skin cancer cells from his shoulder on live television this morning (Wednesday). His surgery was aired ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
High doses of vitamins C and E may raise cancer risk
May 5th, 2010 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 5 (ANI): High doses of antioxidant nutritional supplements, such as vitamins C and E, could induce genetic abnormalities in cells, according to a study.And these abnormalities could predispose supplement-takers to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Extended hepatitis C treatment after liver transplant beneficial for patients
May 3rd, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that extending hepatitis C treatment for liver transplant patients beyond current standards results in high clearance rates of the hepatitis C virus from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Afghan cancer patient chooses India over terror-prone Pakistan
January 19th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Shweta Srinivasan
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Forty-nine year old Khadija, a resident of Kabul, suffered for over a year from what her doctors called menopausal bleeding. Seeking proper treatment she chose ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Prizewinning software may reduce number of breast cancer cases missed
January 18th, 2010 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 18 (ANI): NHS can save hundreds of lives each year by adopting a computerised technique for breast cancer screening, says one of Britain's leading biomedical scientists.While speaking at the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Research offers alternative method of pancreatic biopsy
January 16th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): A new research has offered an alternative method of pancreatic biopsy.Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy of pancreatic masses has been proved to be a safe and effective method.However, if ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Concerns over prostate cancer test
January 11th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 11 (ANI): Researchers have raised concerns over false positive results of prostate cancer screening.They found that one in eight men screened for prostate cancer test positive when they do not ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |