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Immunotherapy in gastrointestinal oncology: A new dawn for cancer treatment

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including cancers of the colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, and liver, affect millions of people worldwide and remain a leading cause of mortality. While surgery remains the gold standard treatment for curing GI cancers, chemotherapy and radiation therapy help in downstaging the disease and reduce the risk of…

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023

Rugby league mourns Origin star Carl Webb felled by Motor Neurone Disease age 42

Australia and Queensland Origin star, who played 187 NRL games with Broncos, Cowboys and Eels and one Test for Australia, dies after four-year fight with MND

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023

The Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank: a goldmine for research on brain diseases

Human beings have always been fascinated by the brain.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

Why IBD is so hard to treat – and how scientists are making progress

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a life altering chronic illness that is rising dramatically globally. It is stubbornly difficult to treat, and many people find the treatments we have just don’t work for them.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary, cabinet sub-committee to be set up for seamless management of disease

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination. Cabinet sub-committee to be set up for seamless management of Covid infection

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Lymphoma prevention and early detection: What you need to know

Lymphomas are a group of cancers belonging to the blood system. They are treated using immuno-chemotherapy and radiation treatment. But despite best management nearly a quarter of lymphoma patients are not cured of the disease or it comes back. Hence early detection and prevention plays a major role in disease…

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023

Genetics and Heart Disease: What you need to know

Genetic factors play a crucial role in the development of heart diseases. Research suggests that up to 60-70% of cases of heart diseases are attributed to genetic factors. While lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise also contribute to the risk, genetics can increase one's susceptibility to heart diseases and…

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023

How does yoga help in promoting good heart health?

In the bustling streets of India, where the aroma of spices mingles with the cacophony of daily life, there's a silent epidemic that's been steadily on the rise - cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Nearly 30% of Indians succumb to CVDs, a figure alarmingly higher than the global average of 17%. What's…

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023

Gaza's Starvation Crisis Worsens, Urgent Aid Needed

Brutalized by war, the people of Gaza struggle to survive amidst destruction and despair. Hunger and disease threaten more lives than the bombs.

Top News · Dec 20, 2023

Fatigue? Unexplained weight gain and dry skin? Could it be Hashimoto's disease?

Maybe you feel worn out. Perhaps you’re also having trouble losing weight. Generally, you just don’t feel 100%.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023