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Bristol Myers to buy cancer specialist Mirati for up to $5.8 billion

Bristol Myers will pay up to $5.8 billion for cancer-treatment specialists Mirati, the most recent oncology deal in the fast-moving pharma sector.

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KLE Cancer Hospital in Belagavi achieves a milestone

KLE Cancer Hospital in Belagavi has achieved a milestone with successful completion of its first patient treatment using HYPERARC-FSRS technique. The procedure was completed in just five minutes, compared to 45-60 minutes for Gamma Knife/Cyberknife SRS. Prabhakar Kore, Nitin Gangane, V.D. Patil, N.M. Mahanthshetti, and Col. Dayananda congratulated the hospital.…

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Point Biopharma stock soars on $1.4B takeover bid from Eli Lilly

Eli Lilly will add to its growing oncology business with the $1.4 billion takeover of Point Biopharma Global

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Health: Genetics helps explain childhood cancer, Read full report

The findings, which will help with genetic counselling, testing, and the implementation of personalised cancer screening and preventive programmes, were published in The Lancet Oncology. Read further on Dynamite News

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Government sets up three-member committee to probe Kidwai irregularities

The State government has on Wednesday set up a three-member committee headed by Arundathi Chandrashekar, Commissioner of Treasuries, to probe allegations of large-scale irregularities in the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology.

The Hindu

Work starts on Maitland Private Hospital's $13m expansion

Mental health and oncology services will expand.

Newcastle Herald

Siddaramaiah orders probe into alleged irregularities in Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Following allegations of large-scale irregularities in the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KIMIO), Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a probe by a team of senior officials, including IAS officers from the departments of Cooperation and Finance. The team has been asked to submit its report in two weeks. An…

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GPs ignoring cancer warning signs in young people, says UK oncology expert

Lack of awareness blamed for many patients being sent for psychological therapy instead of screenings

The Guardian - UK

Thrissur native P.D. Sheena becomes Major General of MNS

Maj. Gen. Sheena was commissioned to the Military Nursing Service (MNS) in the year 1985. She specialised in Oncology Nursing from the prestigious TATA Memorial Hospital Mumbai, in 1994, and served as Nurse Oncologist for 20 years in different Armed Forces Hospitals

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Eye Cancer Specialists Fly To Kenya For Global Confab

Israeli ophthalmologists organize international conference of ocular oncologists to promote equity in global eyecare

Zenger

Survey finds gaps in specialised paediatric oncology care at all tertiary hospitals in India

The survey notes that dedicated paediatric oncology departments are available at 41.6% of the publicly managed tertiary-level hospitals.

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CME on lymphoma and laryngectomy at Kidwai

As part of its golden jubilee celebrations, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology is conducting a continuing medical education workshop on lymphoma changing trends on September 2

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Government to probe allegations of issuing pre-dated work order for PET-CT equipment project at Kidwai

An alleged pre-dated work order issued for the development, operation, maintenance and management of Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography equipment under a public-private partnership at the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology is being scrutinised

The Hindu

A Hidden AI Stock to Add to Your Portfolio

Many AI techniques are already being used in healthcare, where the highest degree of accuracy is required. One such area is oncology testing and the cancer research programs of Guardant Health.

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An experiment to switch from tobacco to sandalwood farming

At a time when efforts were underway to identify a suitable alternative crop for tobacco, which is linked to cancer and cardiovascular diseases among other ailments, Antardhwani, an independent think tank of HCG-Bharat Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO), is steering a project under which tobacco farmers had switched to…

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Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology turns 50, but authorities barely aware of milestone

The Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO), a regional cancer hospital that has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Oncology, turns 50 on June 26.

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McKesson, IBD Stock Of The Day, Breaks Out Of Lengthy Consolidation, Joins SwingTrader

McKesson is Friday's IBD Stock Of The Day. Drug distributors are benefiting from overall growth in drug sales, helping MCK stock break out.

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Madras Medical Mission sets up Surgical Oncology Department

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New trials show increased survival rates for a range of cancers

A roundup of some of the most promising announcements at a meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

The Guardian - UK

Breast cancer drug cuts risk of most common form returning by 25%

Trial results presented at US oncology conference suggest ribociclib could be gamechanging and boost survival rate significantly

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Buy, Sell, or Hold: Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

Pfizer (PFE) continues to make significant strides in the pharmaceutical industry, given its recent acquisition and drug approvals. Is the stock a buy, sell, or hold now? Keep reading to find out….

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Railway Hospital celebrates International Nurses Day

The officers and staff of the Vijayawada divisional railway hospital, in association with American Oncology Institute, celebrated International Nurses Day at IPD block on the hospital premises on Friday

Daily Record

Scottish Government's record on cancer treatment is unacceptable

Record View says that the dire picture of oncology waiting times is dismal.

The National (Scotland)

David Smith: Chance to visit home perfect tonic to stresses of the big city

As people queued to get a location in London this week, the stress from oncology finally broke me.

The Guardian - AU

When cancer and pregnancy intersect it is overwhelming in every way – we need better support

Pregnant people diagnosed with cancer feel isolated and even stigmatised. Oncology and neonatal teams must be able to coordinate effectively

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