Following a healthy diet and lifestyle decreases the risk of developing CRC in elderly individuals

by Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV)

4 years ago
colorectal cancer, diet, lifestyle, elderly individuals

The results of the PREDIMED (PREvención con Dieta MEDiterránea) study suggest that following the latest recommendations of the International organization "World Cancer Research Fund/American Institu...

A new device for hernia prevention in ostomised patients

by IK4-TEKNIKER

4 years ago
colorectal cancer, device, hernia, ostomised

Tekniker is collaborating with the Foundation for Biomedical Research of 12 de Octubre Hospital to design a solution. The technology centre has designed, manufactured and assembled the product that is...

COLORECTAL CANCER: Colorectal cancer statistics, 2020

by OncoDNA

4 years ago
demographic trends, diagnoses, colorectal cancer

Epidemiological studies from the US & UK show that whilst colorectal cancer incidence is falling in those aged over 65, rates are increasing in younger age groups, with the steepest rises seen in the ...

Advances and new horizons in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer

by Vall d’Hebron

4 years ago
colorectal cancer, diagnosis, treatment

To ring in this year’s colorectal cancer awareness month this coming March, we have organized a special workshop open to the public taking place on Thursday 27 February, from 18:00h-20:00h, C/Rossel...

Recent work in colorectal cancer supports a role for ctDNA methylation patterns as a tumour-specific marker

by OncoDNA

4 years ago
diagnosis, investigate, marker, colorectal cancer

Circulating tumor DNA methylation profiles enable early diagnosis, prognosis prediction, and screening for colorectal cancer.

Colorectal Cancer: Genomic Profiling for KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, Microsatellite Instability, and Mismatch Repair Deficiency Among Patients With Metastatic Colon Cancer

by OncoDNA

4 years ago
metastatic disease, molecular testing, Colorectal Cancer

In a retrospective health record review in the USA, 50-60% of patients with metastatic disease did not undergo standard of care molecular testing (RAS, BRAF & MSI), including some who went on to re...

MiWEndo Solutions, a spin-off that is to develop a device to improve the early detection of colorectal cancer

by UPF - Universitat Pompeu Fabra

5 years ago
polyps, colorectal cancer, device, MiWEndo Solutions

Supported by UPF, the UPC, Hospital Clínic and ICREA, it will use microwave technology to automate the detection of polyps during colonoscopies.

A project on artificial intelligence enables the improvement of colorectal cancer screening

by Fundació Bosch i Gimpera

5 years ago
artificial intelligence, Colorectal cancer, endoscopic capsule

The project Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Diagnosis by AI, led by researchers of the University of Barcelona, was among the five finalists in the Mobile World Scholar Challenge 2019, in the category o...

Researchers have identified proteins that control mucous production and suggest clues to treating colon and airway diseases

by Centre for Genomic Regulation

5 years ago
proteins, mucous membrane, respiratory diseases, colon diseases, asthma, Colorectal cancer, irritable bowel disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

New research reveals how healthy cells in our bodies produce mucins – the main component of mucous, which protects our intestine and airway from pathogens, toxins and allergens. Scientists have alre...

Researchers suggest specific diets for preventing colorectal cancer in high-risk groups

by CNIO - Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas

6 years ago
colorectal cancer, mTORC1 protein, low-protein diet

The article, published in 'Cell Metabolism', places emphasis on the link between poor diet, intestinal inflammation and colorectal cancer. A high-protein diet can protect those already suffering from ...

A genome-editing strategy to study cancer stem cells in human tumours

by IRB Barcelona - Instituto de Investigación Biomédica

7 years ago
CRISPR/Cas9 genome, colorectal cancer, stem cells, LGR5+

In EMBO Molecular Medicine, IRB Barcelona scientists report a technique based on a combination of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and patient-derived tumour organoids that allows the study of cell heteroge...

Tumor microenvironment acts as a mechanism of resistance to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

by IBEC - Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya

8 years ago
colorectal cancer, therapeutic resistance

A new study highlights the importance of the tumor environment as a source of resistance to treatment in colorectal cancer, the fourth most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwid...