January 17, 2025

AACR Expresses Sincere Appreciation After NIH Director Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, Steps Down

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) expressed its gratitude to Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, for her outstanding service to the United States during her 14-month tenure as Director of the...

The ASCO Post

January 16, 2025

Trastuzumab/Pertuzumab vs Cetuximab/Irinotecan in RAS/BRAF Wild-Type HER2-Positive Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

In a phase II trial (S1613) reported in Journal of Clinical Oncology, Raghav et al found no difference in progression-free survival overall with trastuzumab/pertuzumab vs cetuximab/irinotecan in secon...

The ASCO Post

January 15, 2025

PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water May Be Linked to Several Rare Cancers

Investigators have explored a potential association between manufactured per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in drinking water and the incidence of certain digestive, endocrine, lung, or...

The ASCO Post

January 15, 2025

Achalasia: Candida's Role in Cancer Risk

New study links esophageal Candida infection to significant cancer risk increase in achalasia patients.

Conexiant

January 15, 2025

New Obesity Definitions Introduced by Global Commission

The Commission introduced two key definitions: clinical obesity and preclinical obesity.

Reuters

January 15, 2025

How Polarity Shifts Fuel Cancer Spread in the Lungs

Researchers Highlight Potential Therapeutic Targets for Lung Cancer and Pulmonary Metastases

Conexiant

January 15, 2025

Can Wearables Help Manage Moderate Sleep Apnea Without CPAP?

Researchers are conducting the Moore4Medical trial to evaluate whether an eHealth intervention, consisting of a wrist device and a mobile application, can effectively manage blood pressure, sleep quality, and physical activity levels in adult patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.

Conexiant

January 14, 2025

Low-Carb Diet Improves Reflux and GI Health in Obesity Study

Low-carb, high-fat diets reduced reflux symptoms and altered short-chain fatty acids in obesity.

Conexiant

January 14, 2025

Does Childhood Obesity Protect Mental Health?

A recent study reveals, 'Higher body size in adulthood increased the risk of later-life anxiety and depression, independent of childhood body size,' highlighting the critical role of managing adult obesity to mitigate mental health risks​.

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