As they age, some cells of the body in men lose the Y chromosome (the element that makes them biologically male), and this loss allows the cells of the cancer can evade the body’s immune system and grow easily. This is the main conclusion of an investigation from the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center (Los Angeles, California) […]
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Obesity: risk factor for cancer that varies according to sex and type of tumor
It has long been known that the obesity is a risk factor for cancer but, until now, most studies have not looked at whether that risk is the same in men and women. A research published in Cancer Cellpoints out that both the general accumulation of fat and its distribution in different parts of the […]
New molecule developed for targeted cancer treatment
A team of researchers from the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (Idibell) and the University of Iowa developed a new molecule capable of recognizing the tumor cells. Specifically, it is a new aptamer, a type of nucleic acid molecule that adopts three-dimensional structures and is capable of specifically recognizing target molecules. This new molecule, presented in […]
USA: Judge strikes down Obamacare coverage for HIV and cancer prevention
A federal judge in Texas on Thursday struck down a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, jeopardizing a range of preventive services, including screenings for cancer and mental health. The magistrate Reed O’Connorwho has already issued several rulings against the health law promulgated by the president Barack Obama in 2010, he […]
8M: workers have the right to one day of leave to examine breast and cervical cancer
Today, March 8, commemorates the International Women’s Day, an important date of the year that invites us to reflect on the recognition of their opportunities in the social and labor field. On this last point, in legal matters, did you know that exclusively women Are they entitled to a day of paid leave? What is […]
They identify genetic markers for the improvement of cancer treatments
A study led by the Spanish Institute of Oncological and Molecular Medicine of Asturias (Imoma) identified genetic markers to improve cancer treatments. cancer that prove the usefulness of liquid biopsy in patients oncology treated with radiotherapy. This research was published in the scientific journal British Journal of Cancer on December 22, Imoma reported on Tuesday. […]
WHO warns of “catastrophic impact” of pandemic on cancer patients
Updated on 02/03/2022 11:12 am The impact of the coronavirus on the health system has had an effect “catastrophic” in cancer patients and, in some countries, up to 50% of diagnostic, review and treatment services have been affected, warned the European regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO). Director of WHO-EuropeHans Kluge, lamented in […]
Santos prepares tribute to Pele in Copinha final
Finalist of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, Santos prepared a tribute to Pelé. The shirts that the Peixe athletes will wear in the decision will have on the back, above the numbers, the writing “#VIDALONGAAOREI”, in addition to a crown. TRIBUTE TO KING PELÉ! ???? A hashtag #VIDALONGAAOREI will be present non-uniform two #Boys […]