Scientists find gene that inhibits pancreas cancer spread
Source:http://kenyacentral.com Published: 29/04/2012 12:05:00 Scientists have identified a gene that slows the spread of pancreatic cancer tumours, paving the way for targeted treatment of one of the deadliest forms of the disease, said a paper published Sunday. After discovering the gene dubbed USP9X at work in a study of pancreatic cancer in mice, the international research team...
Breast and Prostate Are the Worst Cases of Cancers – Study
Source:The Star By staff 14/04/2012 13:24:00 Breast and prostate cancers are the most common among women and men, a study by the Kenya Medical Research Institute shows. The prevalence rate for breast cancer among women is 33.5 per cent while that of prostrate cancer is 17.3 per cent, the study by the Nairobi Cancer Registry centre of Kemri shows. The two types of cancers have been...
Disposable device that enables circumcision without stitches safely detaches without need for removal by healthcare staff
Source: Aidsmap Michael Carter Published: 17 April 2012 A device that allows for circumcision without the need for stitches often detaches spontaneously if worn for over seven days, according to a study published in the online edition of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. The research also showed that the non-invasive device was safe and acceptable to both patients...
Novo Nordisk supports World Haemophilia Day
Source: Pharmaceutical Company Product News Posted on 17/04/2012 Novo Nordisk is offering its support for World Haemophilia Day, a global disease awareness campaign organised by the World Federation of Haemophilia. Taking place today (April 17th 2012), the event is designed to improve understanding of a serious hereditary condition that goes untreated among the majority of the...
Expert Views on Colo-Rectal Cancer
Source: Nanette Njoroge 17/04/2012 2:15 pm 17th April 2012 Almost everyone has had to deal with pharmacists at one point in their lives when getting medicine from a hospital, chemist or any other medical institution. On Saturday April 14th , I had a golden opportunity to sit down with a group of professional pharmacists for.a workshop on colorectal cancer. This was an event organized...
TRIBUTE TO MARY ONYANGO – KENCASA
Dr:Newton Siele Source :Kenya Cancer Association Our hearts are in pain as we mourn your departure from us, For in the fight against cancer you led many of us to join you That no matter what, we should never fear cancer, but face it head on Your strength and zeal brought so much hope to many And together we set to change the landscape That our mothers would know what self-breast...
NCIC deputy chair Mary Onyango dies in Kisumu
Source: The Standard Date 31/03/2012 By Joylene Sing’oei National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) vice- chairperson Mary Onyango has passed on at a Kisumu Hospital. The NCIC deputy chair succumbed to breast cancer on Saturday morning at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu. She has been battling breast cancer for the last 13 years. Mary Onyango has had a career on a senior management...
Robert Mugabe fighting for his life in a Singapore Hospital
Source:softkenya.com Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was said to be close to death tonight. The 88-year-old, who is believed to be suffering from prostate cancer, flew to Singapore by private jet on Saturday for treatment. His wife, Grace, and close family members are reported to be at his bedside. The president has undergone several bouts of therapy in Asia in recent years. But...
Injectable contraceptives linked to increased breast cancer risk
Source: foxnews.com Written By Loren Grush Published April 05, 2012 An injectable form of progestin-only birth control has been found to double the risk of breast cancer in young women after just a year or more of use, a new study suggests. According to the researchers, this is the first large-scale U.S. study to examine the link between depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and...
Prostrate Screening on 31st March 2012
The Mater Hospital will be screening prostrate diseases on 31st March 2012 between 8am and 12 pm.
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Scientists find gene that inhibits pancreas cancer spread
Source:http://kenyacentral.com Published: 29/04/2012 12:05:00 Scientists have identified a gene that slows the spread of pancreatic cancer tumours, paving the way for targeted treatment of one of the deadliest forms of…
Breast and Prostate Are the Worst Cases of Cancers – Study
Source:The Star By staff 14/04/2012 13:24:00 Breast and prostate cancers are the most common among women and men, a study by the Kenya Medical Research Institute shows. The prevalence rate…
Sports medicine offers investors new opportunities
Source: Busines Daily DR EDWARD OMETE Posted Tuesday, April 17 2012 at 15:52 The recent near death incident of an English Premier League player and the sad demise of a…
Disposable device that enables circumcision without stitches safely detaches without need for removal by healthcare staff
Source: Aidsmap Michael Carter Published: 17 April 2012 A device that allows for circumcision without the need for stitches often detaches spontaneously if worn for over seven days, according to…
Novo Nordisk supports World Haemophilia Day
Source: Pharmaceutical Company Product News Posted on 17/04/2012 Novo Nordisk is offering its support for World Haemophilia Day, a global disease awareness campaign organised by the World Federation of Haemophilia….
Expert Views on Colo-Rectal Cancer
Source: Nanette Njoroge 17/04/2012 2:15 pm 17th April 2012 Almost everyone has had to deal with pharmacists at one point in their lives when getting medicine from a hospital, chemist…
TRIBUTE TO MARY ONYANGO – KENCASA
Dr:Newton Siele Source :Kenya Cancer Association Our hearts are in pain as we mourn your departure from us, For in the fight against cancer you led many of us to…
NCIC deputy chair Mary Onyango dies in Kisumu
Source: The Standard Date 31/03/2012 By Joylene Sing’oei National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) vice- chairperson Mary Onyango has passed on at a Kisumu Hospital. The NCIC deputy chair succumbed…
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