Each 10g increase in dietary and cereal fibre intake reduces an individual’s risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) by about 10 per cent, but fibre from fruit and vegetables contributes little to the risk reduction, a large meta-analysis concludes.
Poor diet explains mortality gap
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The substantial contribution of poor diet to cardiovascular and cancer-related deaths is highlighted in a new study showing it accounts for 81 per cent of the excess mortality in Wales and Northern Ireland compared with England.
Instanyl Single Dose
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Company: Nycomed Products Ltd. Legal category: Controlled Drug. Hospital. Sport Prohibited in competition. Active ingredient: Fentanyl (as citrate) 50μg, 100μg, 200μg/container nasal spray. Description: Nasal spray, solution. Presentation: All strengths: 6, €55.02. Indication: Management of breakthrough pain in adults using opioid therapy for chronic cancer pain (i.e. those taking at least 60mg of oral morphine [...]
Benefit-risk balance of angiotensin II receptor antagonists remains positive
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Review of evidence does not suggest any link between angiotensin II receptor antagonists and cancer The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has reviewed the possible link between the use of angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) and the development of new cancers. They concluded that the evidence does not support [...]
Campaign challenges men to face up to cancer risk
September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Aoife Connors speaks to Prof Frank Sullivan about Blue September — a growing global initiative just launched in Ireland to raise awareness of cancer symptoms.
Mater to highlight collaborative care
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Gary Culliton. Many metastatic cancer patients who would previously have been treated in the palliative setting are now suitable for curative surgery, the Mater Hospital has reported.
The quest to destroy the Emperor
August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr John Wallace looks at the highly acclaimed, long-awaited book on the history of cancer, The Emperor of All Maladies, which discusses the progression of medical treatment and attitudes and the gradual evolution of public and professional awareness.
Breaking news: ‘No probe needed’ on Haulbowline waste
July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Gary Culliton. The Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, has announced that expert advice indicates that no further public health investigation is warranted in connection with the Haulbowline site in the Cork harbour area.
Bowel symptoms shown to be poor guide to cancer
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Colonoscopies are not warranted for investigation of most bowel symptoms, and there should be more focus on faecal occult blood test (FOBT) screening, gastroenterologists have said.
Fentanyl formulations in breakthrough cancer pain
June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr Camilla Murtagh and Dr Marian Conroy outline the characteristics of breakthrough cancer pain and examine the different formulations for managing this specific type of pain Pain is a common symptom associated with cancer, particularly during the more advanced stages. A number of different analgesic drug groups are used to manage cancer-associated pain. The most [...]
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