A new study led by University of Oxford researchers has revealed that a common and usually harmless virus may positively influence how skin cancer patients respond to current treatments. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that, while typically asymptomatic, is carried for life by 50 to 60 ... READ MORE
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New research highlights colorectal cancer trends and survival rates
A study has shed light on the incidence and survival rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the UK, offering healthcare decision-makers crucial insights for planning, management and screening for the disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, involved researchers from ... READ MORE
Study identifies direct link between inflammation and asthma attacks
An international consortium of respiratory scientists has highlighted the key role inflammation plays in asthma and offered a new approach to predict and prevent these attacks. The study by the ORACLE2 consortium, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, was led by research clinician Simon ... READ MORE