Fri, Dec 14 2018

In my article ‘Ever wonder what caused your NET', I concluded that currently, the only known scientifically explained causes for NETs were heredity/genetic in nature. This is mostly associated with those who have MEN syndromes (yes, they are…

Genetics may play a larger role in pancreatic cancer than previously thought, an expert panel has found. LISTEN UP: Add the new Michigan Medicine News Break to your Alexa-enabled device, or subscribe to our daily audio updates on iTunes, Google…

An antifungal medication, commonly prescribed for toenail infections, could help eliminate dormant cells within bowel tumours, according to new research funded by Cancer Research UK and published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine today…

Although initially considered rare tumours up until 10 years ago, the most recent data indicates the incidence of NETs has increased exponentially over the last 4 decades and they are as common as Myeloma, Testicular Cancer, and Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Despair, Love and Loss: A Journey Inside West Virginia's Opioid Crisis People suffering from drug addiction are commonly depicted at their most vulnerable — nameless refugees from a world of misery, washed up on city sidewalks or huddling…

Theranostics is a joining of the words thera peutics and diag nostics. You may also see it conveyed as ‘ Theragnostics' and these terms are interchangeable. The basic aim of theranotistics is to find and then destroy the ‘ bad guys…

A drug effective against the rare and deadly cancer that killed Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has arrived in San Diego. Called Lutathera, it selectively kills tumor cells with a radioactive compound. Clinical trials proved it effective in halting…