MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid – Hospiten takes part in a research project on the use of Google Glass technology in urology Published on 09/12/2015 The device can offer important advantages in urologic surgical procedures, allowing access to the patients data during surgery and in the field of training.Specialists from the Uro...
Early diagnosis using low-radiation CT increases lung cancer survival rates Published on 16/11/2015 To improve these figures, experts agree on the importance of diagnosing the disease in its early stages and on launching a screening program for, above all, patients at greater ris...
Improving the quality of life of people with cancer Published on 11/11/2015 Cancer and its treatments seriously affect the quality of life of patients. Consequently, those undergoing cancer treatment suffer certain side effects, both physically and emotion...
Thoracic surgery by videothoracoscopy with the patient awake minimizes post-surgery complications Published on 10/11/2015 Minimally invasive thoracic surgery to remove tumors from the thorax has always required general anesthetic and selective lung ventilation, i.e. only of the lung not being operated...
Meat, of course, but as part of a balanced diet Published on 02/11/2015 However, experts warn of the dangers of falling into alarmism and drawing hasty conclusions without taking into account all the specific facts of the study. “Meat is one of the mai...
Women with suspected breast cancer must be tested more rapidly Published on 15/10/2015 The High Resolution Breast Imaging Consultation reduces the patent’s uncertainty by cutting the time between the consultation with the physician and the image tests allowing an ass...
MD Anderson Cancer Center Foundation Spain invites tenders for contracts to train young researchers in Clinical and Translational Oncology Published on 14/10/2015 The training program includes a stay of between 9 and 12 months at MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston.On finalizing the research period, candidates may opt for a bridging contract o...
Una adecuada información, clave para el manejo físico y emocional en pacientes tratados con radioterapia Published on 01/10/2015 En la actualidad, más del 50% de los pacientes con cáncer reciben radioterapia, un tratamiento altamente eficaz que emplea haces de energía que localizan y destruyen las células ca...
Identifying alterations in leukemic cells provides new treatment options for patients Published on 25/09/2015 “Greater knowledge of tumor biology not only allows us to understand why the disease comes about, but also to open up possible avenues of treatment”, ensures Dr. Adolfo de la Fuent...
Patients in head and neck chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment are at greater risk of suffering eye health problems. Published on 07/09/2015 “Some chemo or radiotherapy treatments can cause problems like dry eye, cataracts, macular or optic nerve toxicity. To prevent these the Ophthalmology Service promoted the setting ...