Sentences with phrase «including several types of cancers»

Dr. Eng and team create scoring system to facilitate identifying individuals to be referred to PTEN gene testing Researchers have discovered a method for more precise identification of individuals who should undergo testing for genetic mutations of the tumor suppressor gene PTEN, which associates with a variety of conditions including several types of cancers.

The firefighters union also wants a series of ailments, including several types of cancer and heart disease, covered in the mayor's proposal.

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Several observational studies have looked at the link between increased consumption of onions and a reduced risk of certain types of cancers, including stomach, breast, colon, prostate and ovarian.

Studies done with animals show that acrylamide in the diet increases the risk of developing several different types of cancer, including stomach and colon cancer and don't get me started on the salt levels.

• According to studies, there is a link between breastfeeding and a lower incidence of several diseases in women, including Type 2 diabetes, ovarian cancer and breast cancer.

Obesity and overweight can cause serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, several forms of cancer, and osteoarthritis.

They identified several distinct FGFR fusions in nine different types of cancers, including bladder cancer, brain cancer and lung cancer.

Hoping to develop a more potent approach, medical oncologist Ron Levy of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and colleagues used mice to test the cancer - fighting capabilities of some 20 molecules, including several types of antibodies that activate immune cells.

Researchers know that patients with several types of cancer, including prostate cancer, have higher than normal levels of a protein called AMACR, and that the protein is linked to the aggressiveness of the cancer.

Finally, a Calgary, Alberta — based company, Oncolytics Biotech, is testing a reovirus (an RNA virus often found in human lungs but thought to be nonpathogenic) against several types of cancer, including that of the lung and skin as well as head and neck malignancies.

Decitabine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat myelodysplastic syndromes and leukemia, and for use in clinical trials for several types of solid - tumour cancers including colorectal.

Vitamin D is being studied for its possible connection to several diseases and health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune conditions, bone disorders and some types of cancer.

The approach could ultimately spell doom for several types of cancer, including liver, lung, breast and blood.

In previous studies, including recent genome sequencing of cancer patients, human SETD2 has been implicated in several cancer types, especially in renal cell carcinoma — the most common kind of kidney cancer.

Studies strongly suggest that diet is associated with cancer and that obesity increases the risk of many types of cancer as well as several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and chronic inflammation.

Doxorubicin is commonly prescribed to fight several types of cancers including breast and lung cancers.

VIC - 008 is a fusion protein combining an immune - activating protein from the tuberculosis bacteria with a small antibody fragment targeting mesothelin, a protein expressed in several types of tumor — including mesothelioma, pancreatic and ovarian cancer.

The DNA of BKV has been discovered in several types of human cancers including prostate tumours, and mouse studies suggest the virus can trigger cancer.

That same lncRNA, they noted, is also overexpressed in studies of several other types of cancer, including brain, lung and colon cancer.

The team found evidence of the process in several other cell types, including breast, ovarian, umbilical cord, and kidney cancer cells.

Checkpoint inhibitors such as ipilimumab, nivolumab and pembrolizumab have had a dramatic impact on treatment of several tumor types, including melanoma, lung cancer, head and neck cancers and others.

Coffee was also associated with a lower risk of several cancers, including prostate, endometrial, skin and liver cancer, as well as type 2 diabetes, gallstones and gout.

A study of drugs aimed at preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) found that comprehensive vaccination could greatly reduce the onset of several types of cancers, including of the cervix.

The survival rates for these different types of cancers vary, but overall, the majority of children diagnosed with cancer are able to survive long - term, thanks to advances in treatments, including immune - based therapies, over the past several decades.

In addition to bevacizumab (Avastin ®) a targeted antibody that is already approved for cervical cancer patients, there are several other types of immunotherapies that are being evaluated for cervical cancer, including some in combination.

James said that other prior research has suggested that night shift work and exposure to light at night could be linked to several types of cancer, including prostate cancer.

Important features of XMRV biology include (1) tropism for a variety of cell lines, including prostate cancer DU145 and LNCaP cells [27], [43], [48], and human neural cell types [57], (2) adaptations that promote growth in prostate epithelium and human - derived prostate cancer cell lines including an androgen response element in the promoter region [58] and downregulation of APOBEC3G [59], and (3) cellular effects with potential oncogenic properties including increased tumor aggressiveness mediated by downregulation of p27 [60] and differential regulation of several microRNAs [61].

Reykjavik, ICELAND, January 19, 2009 — Scientists at deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN) and colleagues from the US and ten European countries today announced a long - awaited first in cancer research: the discovery of common single - letter variations in the human genome (SNPs) linked to susceptibility not of one, but several different types of cancer, including those of lung, bladder, prostate, skin and cervix.

Abraxane is a nanoparticle albumin — bound formulation of another chemotherapy, paclitaxel, which is used to treat several types of cancer including breast, lung, and pancreatic.

For example, Penn's blood cancer trials employ a CAR targeting the protein CD19, which is found on the surface of B cells, including the cancerous B cells that characterize several types of leukemia and lymphoma.

And of course, excessive drinking causes a slew of other health problems including liver damage, several types of cancer, and decreased brain function.

Also included are people who recovered from tumors, several types of cancer, and infertility.

Pinot noir contains the highest concentration of resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes (and blueberries) that may offer several anti-aging benefits, including prevention of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer (data in humans are mixed).

It also helps protect against various diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and several types of cancer.

Acrylamides, a substance found in cooked starchy foods such as potato chips, has been linked to several types of cancer including bowel, bladder and kidney, and is known to cause infertility and loss of muscle control.

Vitamin B supplements have been shown to help treat or prevent several diseases and health conditions, including kidney disease, migraines, cataracts, heart disease, birth defects and several types of cancer.

This decline in production has been associated with several health risks, including heart disease, certain types of cancer, and osteoporosis.

These three lignans have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.

Quitting smoking may reduce the risk of several types of cancer, including lung and kidney cancer, according to the National Cancer Instcancer, including lung and kidney cancer, according to the National Cancer Instcancer, according to the National Cancer InstCancer Institute.

It helps patients suffering from a wide spectrum of chronic diseases that are related to poor lifestyle choices, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer, such as prostate, breast, and colon.

Including antioxidants in your hamster's diet may be able to reduce their risk of many diseases that have been associated with free radical activity, including heart disease, type two diabetes, and several forms oIncluding antioxidants in your hamster's diet may be able to reduce their risk of many diseases that have been associated with free radical activity, including heart disease, type two diabetes, and several forms oincluding heart disease, type two diabetes, and several forms of cancer.

About half of all pets are overweight or obese, which can be directly linked to several illnesses, including diabetes in cats; arthritis, some types of cancer and behavioral problems.

Spaying and neutering your pets actually provides several health benefits for them, including the prevention of certain types of cancers and infections.

The consequences of obesity for people and pets are very similar, including type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, heart disease, several forms of cancer and an overall decrease in life expectancy.

By spaying your female pet, you're protecting her against potentially deadly diseases, including bacterial infections, reproductive tract diseases, and several types of cancer.

Pets who struggle with extra body fat are more likely to develop other health problems, including diabetes, osteoarthritis, heart disease, kidney disease, and several types of cancer.