Genomics, AI hold immense promise in revolutionising cancer treatment in India – ET HealthWorld

Genomics, AI hold immense promise in revolutionising cancer treatment in India – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: Dinesh Madhavan, President Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, interacting with ETHealthworld’s Prabhat Prakash, emphasises the need for international collaborations in advancing oncology research and treatment in India. He also discusses the significant potential of the nation to expand its capabilities in conducting clinical trials by streamlining processes and fostering collaborations between … Read more

Poll: Many Teens Don’t Realize STD Risks From Oral Sex

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many American teens and young adults underestimate the risk of sexually transmitted infections from unprotected oral sex, and that’s especially true of young men, a new survey shows. Doctors say oral sex can transmit herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and human papillomavirus (HPV), which … Read more

HPV Vaccine Could Shifts Rates of Non-Cervical Cancers

Jan. 12, 2022 — A recent headline about dramatic reductions in cervical cancer among young women as a result of the HPV vaccine did not tell the whole story of how vaccination could also have an impact on many other cancer types. Even with the good news of cervical cancer rates dropping dramatically, HPV is … Read more

“Not my daughter” – Indian Moms opt for HPV Vaccination

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine can save lives. By Sutapa Biswas, Saswati, Sangeeta and Savitha live in different parts of India, have different backgrounds, levels of education and understanding about health and cancer. They have not met each other but remain connected by their common decision to vaccinate their daughters against cervical cancer – defying … Read more