Kris Hallenga, Who Urged Early Breast Cancer Screenings, Dies at 38
After being diagnosed when she was 23, she became determined to educate other young people about early detection. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Remy Tumin Tags: Hallenga, Kris (1985-2024) Breast Cancer Deaths (Obituaries) Source Type: news
King Charles III is 'very good' amid cancer treatment, won't see Harry during prince's U.K. visit
King Charles III returned to public-facing royal duties last week amid cancer treatment. A busy schedule means he can't see Prince Harry in the U.K. this week. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - May 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nardine Saad Source Type: news
Risk for Colorectal Cancer Is Low for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- The prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is low for patients undergoing colonoscopy after an episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, according to a study published online April 24 in Clinical Gastroenterology and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 7, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Do Patients Benefit from Cancer Trial Participation? Do Patients Benefit from Cancer Trial Participation?
A recent meta-analysis found that overall investigational drugs demonstrate modest survival benefits and greater toxicities for patients participating in cancer clinical trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Clinical Summary Source Type: news
Doctor reveals why he NEVER drinks water from a plastic bottle
California-based physician Dr Saurabh Sethi warned they contain too many toxic nanoplastics, which get lodged in the body and are linked to cancer and infertility. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
J & J Offers to Pay $6.475B to Settle Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits
Johnson and Johnson’s subsidiary LLT Management LLC has agreed to pay $6.475 billion to settle current and future claims that its talc-based products caused ovarian cancer. This is an attempt to try and resolve nearly 54,000 talc cases still awaiting trial against the company.
J&J says the proposition would settle 99.75% of the remaining talc lawsuits it faces in the U.S. However, the proposal won’t settle any remaining mesothelioma lawsuits. The company says it plans to address them separately and has already resolved 95% of its mesothelioma cases.
Claimants now have 3 months to vote on the plan....
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - May 7, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Cancer (Non-Meso) Companies johnson Lawsuit Legal Mesothelioma talc Talcum Powder Source Type: news
Online Skin Cancer Depictions on Darker Skin Tones Limited Online Skin Cancer Depictions on Darker Skin Tones Limited
Fewer than half of images on different government and organization websites studied showed patients with darker skin tones.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Must-know guide on how to check your breasts for tell-tale signs of cancer after the death of CoppaFeel founder Kris Hallenga
CoppaFeel! founder Kris Hallenga, has died aged 38 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 23. She encouraged women to check their breasts for signs of cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer expert warns people against eating this food to avoid deadly disease
Cancer experts have shared this common food you should avoid and why. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
That'New Car Smell' Could Be Toxic Carcinogens
TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- “New car smell” is a beloved benefit of buying a new vehicle.However, at least part of that scent could be due to toxic carcinogens released by flame retardants, a new study says.Flame retardant chemicals added to seat... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 7, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Red flag warning sign of silent killer that can go undetected for years
This deadly disease is the second biggest cause of cancer deaths in the UK. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nucleus, Artbio sign manufacturing, supply deal
Artbio, a radiopharmaceutical company developing targeted alpha radioligand therapies, and Nucleus RadioPharma are entering a strategic manufacturing and supply agreement.
Under the deal, Nucleus will use Artbio’s AlphaDirect 212Pb isolation technology to manufacture Artbio’s lead-212 (Pb-212) radiolabeled therapies, which will be used for phase I and II clinical trials of Artbio's AB001 lead prostate cancer treatment candidate. This agreement will enable the supply and manufacturing of alpha radioligand therapies from Nucleus’ facility in Rochester, MN, for patients living in the Northern and Midwest U.S., the com...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
ISMRM: Is low-field MRI coming of age for lung imaging?
Low-field MRI can now detect many pathologies in the lungs that previous generations of MRI scanners failed to do, but there is still significant room for improvement once radiologists become more proficient at interpreting pulmonary 0.55-tesla (0.55T) MRI scans, researchers from California have reported at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) 2024 meeting.
"MR technology has matured to a tipping point in which the field of lung MR that used to be a largely research-only endeavor is now becoming more relevant in our daily clinical practice. However, despite the improvement, technology is st...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Philip Ward Tags: Chest Radiology ISMRM 2024 Source Type: news
Siemens Healthineers, University Hospitals enter strategic alliance
University Hospitals and Siemens Healthineers have entered a 10-year strategic alliance that builds on their 40-year history of clinical and research collaboration.
This next phase will support the hospital system's focus on improving oncology, cardiovascular, and neurovascular care for patients in Ohio. The two organizations will look to also advance Alzheimer’s disease treatment and use theranostics to treat patients with advanced forms of certain cancers, as well as develop new MR technologies.
The strategic alliance accompanies the research collaboration between Siemens Healthineers and the department of radiology...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
The complicated problem of banning menthol cigarettes
The Biden administration has slammed the brakes on its plan for banning menthol cigarettes, at least for now, The Wall Street Journal said last week. The administration started considering the measure in 2021, hoping it would reduce smoking in young people and people of color — Black and Hispanic…#hispanic #peteforcelli #nypd #davidmargolius #cleveland #fda #cancermoonshot #xavierbecerra #times #obama (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
