12 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer - The World …
2024年10月21日 · Scientists working to improve the treatment and diagnosis of cancer are beginning to use AI, DNA sequencing and precision oncology among other techniques. A new trial giving cervical cancer patients a short course of chemotherapy before starting the standard treatment has cut the risk of death by 40%.
These are the countries best prepared for the fight against cancer
2019年4月30日 · The Economist Intelligence Unit’s new Index of Cancer Preparedness investigated the state of readiness in 28 countries for what it terms “the global epidemic of cancer”. Although high-income countries have the most cases of cancer, it warns that low- and middle-income nations will see the fastest spread of the disease.
The world’s first cancer vaccine trial has started. Here’s what that ...
2024年11月22日 · A cancer vaccine could have a vastly significant impact worldwide. Overall, 10,000 people could receive bespoke cancer treatments on the UK National Health Service, the world’s largest publicly funded health service, by 2030. This would mark a major step towards dramatically reducing cancer rates worldwide in the coming decades.
6 experts reveal the technologies set to revolutionize cancer care
2022年2月3日 · Furthermore, COVID-19 has had devastating effects on patients with cancer, with massive numbers of delayed diagnoses and treatments due to the constraints COVID-19 has put on health systems. As the pandemic normalizes, global communities look to re-prioritize – ensuring quality and equitable access of cancer diagnostics, treatment and care.
8 facts about bridging the cervical cancer health gap
2024年10月21日 · A new trial giving cervical cancer patients a short course of chemotherapy before starting the standard treatment has cut the risk of death by 40%. The World Economic Forum’s Global Alliance for Women’s Health has launched a Cervical and Breast Cancer Coalition to speed progress to detection, treatment and care.
Is digital health the next frontier in cancer treatment?
2023年6月19日 · Leading research and medical institutions are applying the latest AI advancements to diagnose common cancers, including lung cancer via CT scans and colon cancer via endoscopy, where algorithms can spot difficult-to-detect cancers more effectively than humans. This technology is still maturing, but it could soon produce a step change in the ...
This new coalition aims to address Africa’s cancer burden among …
2024年5月27日 · Cervical and breast cancer, caught early, are treatable — but because of global health disparities, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment services are lagging behind. The Global Alliance for Women's Health , a World Economic Forum initiative supported by Siemens Healthineers, has launched a Cervical and Breast Cancer Coalition on the ...
How AI can transform patient care and treatment - The World …
2024年1月17日 · Potential for bias is of particular concern: if an AI algorithm is trained with data that doesn’t represent the whole population, it can exacerbate health disparities. For instance, skin cancer algorithms that were primarily trained on lighter-skinned individuals are not as effective in detecting skin cancer among darker-skinned individuals ...
A new CRISPR gene therapy could transform disease treatment
2023年11月30日 · The world’s first treatment based on gene editing technology has been approved by the UK’s medicine regulator, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of two debilitating blood disorders. The therapy, called Casgevy, has been approved for use to treat sickle cell anaemia and beta thalassemia , inherited, lifelong conditions that can be fatal.
3D printer can print bones directly into patient’s body | World ...
2021年4月12日 · A new 3D printing process which can be used inside the human body is offering hope to trauma and cancer patients who need bone replacements, reducing pain and speeding up recovery time. The treatment of bone cancers can lead to sections of bone being removed and accident victims may require extensive bone repairs.