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Scientists find potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for lung cancer
Beijing: Chinese scientists recently reported the key role of histone acetylation-regulated long noncoding RNA termed as lysosome cell death regulator (LCDR) in tumour survival, providing a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for…
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Common antacids may hinder lung cancer treatment
Sydney: A common medication used to treat reflux, heart burn and ulcers could lessen the effectiveness of lung cancer immunotherapy drugs, according to a new research. Researchers at Flinders University in Australia…
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No evidence to prove lung cancer caused by smoking, says court
Ahmedabad: A consumer court has ordered an insurance company to reimburse the amount of expenditure on medical treatment for lung cancer after the insurer refused to pay the claim saying the patient was…
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All you need to know about lung cancer
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANSlife) Lungs play a significant role in the human body. The increase in air contamination and poor lifestyle choices contrarily influence the lungs’ wellbeing, which can lead to…
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Quit smoking to reduce stroke risk: Study
Seoul: Scientists have urged people with atrial fibrillation — the most common heart rhythm disorder — to quit smoking if they want to reduce stroke risk. Previous studies have shown that smokers are…
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Doctors must stress the importance of smoking, cancer screening: Study
Washington: Smoking is strongly linked to lower use of cancer screening services by women and more advanced disease once the cancer is diagnosed, reveals research. The research was published in the online journal…
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Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer, it was revealed on Tuesday. The news was confirmed by trade analyst and film industry insider Komal Nahta on Tuesday night.…
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Lung cancer rates are rising in young women
Toronto: Researchers have found the rates of lung cancer are higher in young women than men. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, examined lung cancer rates in young adults in 40…
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Shortness of breath, cough may be early signs of lung cancer
London: Researchers have revealed that there are two symptoms which could act as potential predictors of the lung cancer. The study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, found that shortness…
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One-third of lung cancer patients have depression: Study
New York: About one-third of patients newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer have moderate to severe symptoms of depression, a new study suggests. For many of these patients…
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One-third of lung cancer patients have depression: Study
New York: About one-third of patients newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer have moderate to severe symptoms of depression, a new study suggests. For many of these patients…
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AI to determine if immunotherapy is working in lung cancer
New York: Scientists who have pioneered the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict whether chemotherapy will be successful, can now determine which lung-cancer patients will benefit from expensive immunotherapy. Researchers used…
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High fibre, yogurt diet reduces lung cancer risk: Study
Washington: Risk of lung cancer can be reduced by consuming a diet which is high in fibre and yogurt, says a study. The benefits of a diet high in fibre and yogurt…
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Combining breast, lung cancer drugs to treat cancer yields better results: study
Washington: A new study has shed light on making cancer treatment more effective. According to the study, if the drugs used to treat breast and lung cancer are combined they overcome resistance…
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Radiation elevates cardiac risk in lung cancer patients: Study
Washington: Patients getting treated for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are at a risk of heart attack and heart failure, a recent study has observed. According to the study published…
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