12 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer - The World …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
These tiny robots can kill cancer cells | World Economic Forum
2017年9月14日 · The study is still in its early stages, but researchers are optimistic it has the potential to lead to new types of cancer treatment. Dr Robert Pal, of Durham University, said: “Once developed, this approach could provide a potential step change in noninvasive cancer treatment and greatly improve survival rates and patient welfare globally.”
AI and nanotechnology could make cancer therapy affordable
2021年5月10日 · After suffering 16 months of chemotherapy for her leukaemia, treatment options for six-year-old Emily Whitehead had run out. Her parents began to fear the worst. As a last-ditch effort, the University of Pennsylvania enrolled Emily in a clinical trial that involved reprogramming her immune cells to destroy her cancer. The results were ...
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.
The technologies behind India's FIRST Cancer Care model
2022年11月24日 · India’s cancer rates are rising and projected to reach 1.57 million cases by 2025, up from 1.39 million in 2020. India has launched an innovative cancer care initiative to accelerate technology-driven healthcare solutions for the world’s second-largest population. The initiative could provide the lessons to transform cancer care worldwide.
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 ...