Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

September 1, 2015September 1, 2015

Urine-Based Test Improves Prostate Cancer Detection

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An innovative test developed by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has the potential to improve prostate cancer detection. It is a urine-based assessment that can detect more aggressive types of prostate ... Read more

August 18, 2015August 27, 2015

New Research Might Explain How Prostate Cancer Becomes Lethal

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Clearing how a normal and healthy cell becomes cancerous is one of the keys to beat cancer. Understanding the underlying mechanisms behind this process will help not only to better diagnose cancer but ... Read more

June 8, 2015June 8, 2015

Green Tea May Help Fight Prostate Cancer

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Recently, there has been an emphasis on prostate cancer chemoprevention: agents that prevent the progression of prostate cancer. A team of scientists led by Nagi B. Kumar from the Moffitt Cancer Center have recently published ... Read more

May 15, 2015August 2, 2015

Viral Gene Therapy Eliminates Prostate Cancer

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A new therapy revealed synergism between an engineered “cancer terminator virus” and an experimental drug that aims to destroy primary and metastatic prostate cancer, according to researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University ... Read more

May 11, 2015May 11, 2015

Prostate Cancer Rates Are Higher Among Patients With Hepatitis C

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Results announced recently at The International Liver CongressTM 2015 revealed that patients affected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) had significantly high cancer rates when compared to the non-HCV group. Scientists suggest that an extrahepatic HCV manifestation ... Read more

May 1, 2015May 1, 2015

Chemical Extracted From Poisonous Plant Could Lead To Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment

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GenSpera, Inc. recently announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the company United States Patent Number 8,957,016. This patent represents an expansion of the firm’s intellectual property portfolio ... Read more

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

Permanent Radiotherapy Implants Reduce Risk Of Prostate Cancer Recurrence By 5 Years

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Recent results of a controlled, randomized clinical trial comparing the use of permanent radioactive implants (brachytherapy) with external beam, dose-escalated radiotherapy in individuals suffering with prostate cancer revealed that patients who received brachytherapy were 2 times more likely ... Read more

April 24, 2015April 24, 2015

Can Dogs Detect Human Prostate Cancer?

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A recent study developed by researchers in the Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre in Milan showed that rigorously training two three-year old German Shepherd Explosion Detection Dogs enable the animals to identify volatile ‘prostate ... Read more

April 23, 2015April 23, 2015

Studies Advise Prostate Cancer Survivors To Keep Moving

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Two studies recently published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship emphasize the benefits of exercise in cancer survivors. As the studies found, 3 or more hours of walking per week can significantly boost the health ... Read more

April 20, 2015November 18, 2016

Augmenix Announced Clearance Of Its SpaceOAR System For Prostate Cancer

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Augmenix, Inc. recently announced that the FDA has approved the SpaceOAR System, the first product in the US receiving clearance as a spacer that protects the rectum in men undergoing prostate cancer (PCa) radiotherapy. ... Read more