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Breakthroughs in oncological drugs revealed at Cuban congress

Published on: April 29, 2022
14:00

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban drugs Savax and CIMAvax-EGF, now in clinical trials, have been added to the portfolio of pioneering Cuban products to treat cancer, which is the second major cause of death in Cuba.

Cuba’s immunology at the forefront against cancer, Covid-19 and more

Published on: April 29, 2022
13:40

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The contributions of Cuba's immunology are vital today in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, but also in the treatment of types of cancer with its own vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

Covid-19, cancer and agricultural biotechnology focus BioHabana 2022

Published on: April 27, 2022
07:38

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Havana, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Experiences on the control and management of Covid-19, cancer immunotherapy and agricultural biotechnology on Wednesday focus the debates of the BioHabana 2022 International Congress, scheduled until Friday.

Scientists find cause of prostate cancer metastasis

Published on: April 5, 2022
17:37

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) Scientists have discovered specific changes in a protein that drives the growth and spread of prostate cancer, affecting 20% of patients with incurable metastasis prostate cancer.

Scientists find molecule from deep-sea microbe to fight off cancer

Published on: March 31, 2022
18:02

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego, United States, revealed that a marine bacterium produces a powerful anti-cancer molecule, a scientific publication reported Thursday.

Cuba prioritizes healthcare for children and adolescents with cancer

Published on: February 15, 2022
18:19

By: Pavel López Lazo

Havana, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP, in Spanish) on Tuesday reaffirmed healthcare for children and adolescents with cancer among top priorities, on the occasion of the World Cancer Day.

PAHO urges to improve survival of children with cancer

Published on: February 15, 2022
17:23

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday urged to improve the survival of children and adolescents with cancer, whose rate in Latin America and the Caribbean is 55%.

New and traditional figures opt for the presidency of Costa Rica

Published on: February 5, 2022
01:58

By: anonimo

San José, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) A businessman and a former World Bank executive are the new figures who, along with the traditional ones of a former president, a former vice president and two former candidates, opt today for the first magistracy of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica reports 30 new daily cases of cancer

Published on: February 5, 2022
00:30

By: Ana Luisa Brown

San Jose, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica reports 30 new daily cases of cancer, a disease that is the second cause of death in the country, after cardiovascular diseases, according to official statistics.

Live cells found in human breast milk could aid breast cancer study

Published on: January 28, 2022
18:38

By: Pavel López Lazo

London, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Live cells discovered in human breast milk could aid breast cancer study, as evidenced Friday by a new study published in the British journal Nature Communications.

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