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Researchers discover blood stem cell could transform bone marrow transplants
The study has successfully surmounted a significant obstacle in the production of human blood stem cells.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 10:22 AM IST
ANI | , Melbourne
German man likely the 7th person to be ‘cured’ of HIV, say doctors
The German man, who wished to remain anonymous, was dubbed the "next Berlin patient".
Published on Jul 18, 2024 11:56 PM IST
AFP |
Why is Carlo Acutis, an Italian teen, being granted sainthood?
Nicknamed “God's Influencer,” Acutis, who died in 2006, is set to become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.
Published on May 24, 2024 11:49 PM IST
India’s first cell therapy for cancer treatment receives regulatory approval
CAR-T cell therapy offers new hope for cancer patients in India at a fraction of the cost abroad
Updated on Oct 14, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Obesity linked to poor outcomes in leukaemia treatment: Study
Researchers found that patients with higher BMIs had higher rates of non-relapse mortality, lower event-free survival rates compared to those with normal BMIs.
Published on Jul 12, 2023 02:56 PM IST
ANI | Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington
New epigenetic vulnerability of acute myeloid leukemia: Research
The researchers have spotted a new vulnerability of acute myeloid leukemia which can be targetted with srugs, thereby initiating a nerw form of treatment.
Published on Apr 11, 2023 11:55 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Houston
Vitamin-A rich diet can cut down risk of Pancreatitis
People suffering with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia should consume a Vitamin A rich diet to lower risk of pancreatic inflammation during treatment.
Published on Mar 19, 2023 08:17 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
Leukaemia signs and symptoms: How to detect, treat the aggressive blood cancer
Fever or chills, fatigue, frequent infections, weight loss, enlarged liver or spleen, nose bleeds are some common signs of leukaemia. Here's all about signs and symptoms of one of the most common cancers in children.
Published on Feb 07, 2023 12:31 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
UK doctors' breakthrough: World-first treatment for resistant leukaemia
Leukaemia: Multiple additional DNA changes were needed to the base-edited cells to allow them to target cancerous cells without damaging each other.
Updated on Dec 12, 2022 01:07 PM IST
AFP |
Three-medicine therapy is beneficial for high-risk CLL patients: Study
Patients are treated with acalabrutinib (a targeted drug), obinutuzumab (an antibody therapy), and venetoclax (a targeted agent) on a specified schedule that can continue for up to 16 cycles.
Published on Dec 12, 2022 11:02 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, New Orleans
World Leukemia Day 2022: Signs and symptoms of leukemia in newborn babies
World Leukemia Day 2022: Congenital leukemia occurs in the womb even before a baby is born. Here are signs and symptoms of this rare cancer.
Published on Sep 03, 2022 07:35 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, Delhi
World Leukemia Day 2022: Diet tips for leukemia patients to aid recovery
World Leukemia Day 2022: People with leukemia have a very poor diet mainly because of side-effects from the treatment. Here are some nutrition tips by a dietician.
Published on Sep 03, 2022 02:20 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, Delhi
Man who lost son to cancer saves Bengaluru girl via stem cell donation: Report
In an inspiring story, a Gujarati man who lost his eldest son to terminal blood cancer got closure 17 years later when his stem cell donation saved a teenage girl's life in Bengaluru.
Published on Aug 27, 2022 02:51 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
What is leukemia and why it happens; warning signs to watch out for
Leukemia is a group of disorder giving rise to uncontrolled, abnormal blood cells in the body. Fever, chills, bone pain, fatigue and unexplained weight loss are some of its symptoms.
Published on Aug 26, 2022 01:29 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, Delhi
Study suggests new effective combination therapy for pediatric T-acute leukemia
The finding is based on a previous discovery made by the Tampere University research group where the general tyrosine kinase inhibitor dasatinib was found to be effective in approximately one-third of the tested patient samples.
Published on Jun 21, 2022 12:37 PM IST
ANI | , Washington