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Breast cancer recovery through the lens of real-world data

Real-world data can reveal how patients truly recover after cancer. A European initiative combines clinical records and wearable data to improve care beyond the clinic Recovering from breast cancer often involves managing a complex set of chronic conditions that persist long after primary treatment ends. However, a lot of clinical research still relies on snapshots…

AI in healthcare, breast cancer, digital health, Medical Research, real-world data, REBECCA project

Colorblindness may increase risk of bladder cancer deaths

A study led by Stanford Medicine found that the earliest sign of bladder cancer – blood in the urine – is often invisible to people who are colorblind, increasing their risk of dying from the disease Recognizing the sight of blood in urine, the most common first sign of bladder cancer, is often the impetus…

bladder cancer, cancer awareness, color vision deficiency, early diagnosis, health disparities, Medical Research

Pioneering new approaches to tackling chronic inflammation

A new generation of researchers have been trained to tackle chronic inflammation, a condition that impacts the lives of millions In response to an infection or physical injury, the human body often triggers an inflammation. At some point, this response needs to be shut down to avoid chronic inflammation, which can lead to persistent fatigue,…

Genetics, Medical Research, medicaltechnology, Smart health

Novel cancer-killing mechanism opens path to new treatments

Researchers at Stanford have identified a new mechanism of cell death linked to the cancer drug candidate tegavivint, calling it a potential “new weapon in the battle against cancer” A cancer drug currently undergoing clinical trials in human patients may work in a different way than previously understood. A Stanford-led research team has discovered a…

cancer, Medical Research, Stanford Research

Why do diseases affect men and women differently?

New research looks into factors beyond genes to explain what is causing the differences between the sexes It’s no secret that men and women face unique health challenges because of their genes. But to truly understand and address these challenges, are we relying too much on genetic factors that affect diseases, symptoms and health results?…