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Artificial intelligence is a promising tool for breast cancer detection

Artificial intelligence is a promising tool for breast cancer detection

According to the latest news published by the BBC, an Indian company has developed a non-invasive test that uses thermal imaging and artificial intelligence (AI). This test is cheaper when compared to other available breast cancer screening procedures. Breast cancer

Dr.Pragnya January 4, 2023 News No Comments Read more

A device to detect breast cancer at home is now a reality

A device to detect breast cancer at home is now a reality

According to the most recent BBC news, an inventory app to check for breast cancer at home has become a reality in the United Kingdom. This tool or device was made to encourage the practise of self-checks. The user is

Dr.Pragnya January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 News No Comments Read more

Healthy Eating may Reduce Mortality among Breast Cancer Survivors

Healthy Eating may Reduce Mortality among Breast Cancer Survivors

A systematic review published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health showed that healthy eating may reduce all-cause and breast cancer-specific mortality. The systematic review included searching databases for studies that examined the associations between diet quality and

Dr.Pragnya August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 News No Comments Read more

Single Essential Oil Aromatherapy Can Improve Sleep Quality of Cancer Patients

Single Essential Oil Aromatherapy Can Improve Sleep Quality of Cancer Patients

According to a literature-based study published in Biomed Central Complementary Medicine and Therapies, aromatherapy can be beneficial to promote quality sleep in cancer patients. Aromatherapy uses concentrated essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers and other plant parts to interact with

Dr.Pragnya August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 News No Comments Read more

Exercise intervention can improve cognitive function after chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

Exercise intervention can improve cognitive function after chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

After undergoing chemotherapy, up to 60% of the cancer patients face cognitive problems which hampers their quality of life (QoL). A study was conducted to see whether an exercise regimen would enhance cognitive abilities in breast cancer patients who were

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Eating early and frequently is associated with better diet quality in breast cancer survivors

Eating early and frequently is associated with better diet quality in breast cancer survivors

A cross-sectional study was conducted (March 2015-March 2016) in 84 females who survived breast cancer. The researchers wanted to form the connection between breast cancer incidence and frequency and eating times, the quality and quantity of food consumed, body consumption

Dr.Pragnya July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 News No Comments Read more

Pro-vegetarian diet can reduce breast cancer risk

pro veg diet

Vegan diet is the latest fad these days, especially in the West. Though not exactly vegan, a pro-vegetarian diet includes ample amount of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. A recent study conducted among 10,812 Mediterranean women has led researchers to

Dr.Pragnya July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 News No Comments Read more

Vaccinated Cancer Patients are at Greater Risk of Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection

Vaccinated Cancer Patients

As per the research published in JAMA Oncology, people diagnosed with cancer who have received COVID-19 infection are at higher risk of breakthrough COVID infection than vaccinated people without cancer. In this study, vaccinated people diagnosed with at least one

Dr.Pragnya June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 News No Comments Read more

New research suggests ‘One size does not fit all’ in terms of breast density education

breast Density Education

According to a study published in Patient Education and Counselling, women had varying preferences and experiences in receiving breast density information. Breast density notifications aim to educate women about the risks of high breast density. Dense breasts have high fibroglandular

Dr.Pragnya June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 News No Comments Read more

Artificial Sweeteners can Increase Chances of getting Cancer

Artificial Sweeteners can Increase Chances of getting Cancer

In a recent study published in PLOS Medicine, it was reported that artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame-K in particular, were associated with increased risk of developing cancer. Research has found that in higher consumers of artificial sweeteners the overall risk

Dr.Pragnya May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 News No Comments Read more
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