SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on severe rare diseases and cancer, announced today that the Company has initiated a rolling submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for mirdametinib, an investigational MEK inhibitor, in pediatric and adult patients with neurofibromatosis type 1-associated […]
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers, intense aerobic exercise increases the glucose (sugar) consumption of internal organs, thereby reducing the availability of energy to the tumor. The study was led by two researchers from TAU’s Sackler Faculty […]
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, a leading quaternary care hospital, launched a dedicated free support group and helpline number to support those with colorectal cancer and a Stoma Clinic. The CRC support group introduced by Dr. Rajesh Shinde, Consultant – GI(HPB & Colorectal Oncology) and Robotic Services, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai is the first of its […]
The US district in Florida dismissed almost 2,500 lawsuits alleging links between heartburn medication Zantac (Ranitidine) and cancer. The judge said that almost 2,500 lawsuits filed in federal court by plaintiffs were based on flawed science and that the only reliable testing of the blockbuster drug undertaken showed an ‘unprovable risk of cancer’. The recent […]
Much-awaited ELV GROUP “Bengaluru East Marathon” is back. Bengaluru East Marathon is an experience that is indelibly linked to Bengaluru city’s unquenchable optimism and fighting spirit. One of the most sought after sporting event of IT City will be held this Sunday on 4th December 6 am at Whitefield Inner Circle Bangalore and culminated at JS […]
MGM Healthcare, a multi-specialty quaternary care hospital announced today its new greenfield comprehensive cancer institute dedicated to cancer care at Nelson Manickam Road, Nungambakkam in Chennai. Unveiling the logo of the MGM Cancer Institute, Dr Prashanth Rajagopalan, Director, MGM Healthcare said, “The world would be a better place if we were to waive away the fear of […]
Fujifilm India, a pioneer in imaging technologies, has strengthened its pledge to contribute to society’s betterment and overall development by partner with Indian Cancer Society in its flagship programme titled ‘Cancer Mukt Dilli’” programme. Emphasizing on the importance of ‘Early Detection; Early Cure’, the campaign will reach individuals living in semi-rural villages of Delhi NCR […]
According to the recent Global Youth Tobacco survey, 1/5th of Indian teenagers (13 – 15 years old) use tobacco products. 38% of teenagers are addicted to cigarettes, 47% are addicted to Bidi and 52% are smokeless tobacco users, amongst them many picked up the habit of tobacco consumption before they turned 10 years old! Case: […]
The author of this article is Dr. Naresh Somani, Head of Medical Oncology Department, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Gone are the days when looking chubby defined our status of belonging to a well-fed family. Obesity or being overweight in India, estimated to affect 30% of the country’s population, is now steadily progressing towards being hailed […]
CURIATM, developed by Innoplexus AG, has now become the most decentralized ecosystem of cancer information internationally. With more than 700,000+ downloads, CURIATM is on a mission to revolutionize patient participation in the treatment journey and clinical research for cancer. WHO estimates that 1 out of 10 Indians are likely to develop cancer sometime in their […]
