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Stepan Yuk

Stepan Yuk

Specialty: medical writer

Experience: 14 years

Doctor, medical translator, medical writer.
I am responsible for the news stream.
I select medical news daily from publications around the world,
verify their reliability, the credibility of the source,
translate and present them to the visitors of the site.

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‘Heart patch’ from stem cells may cure heart failure ‘Heart patch’ from stem cells may cure heart failure
Combination therapy has the potential to revolutionize fracture prevention in osteoporosis Combination therapy has the potential to revolutionize fracture prevention in osteoporosis
New dye allows visualization of deep tissue and facilitates cancer diagnosis and treatment New dye allows visualization of deep tissue and facilitates cancer diagnosis and treatment
New diagnostic device provides early diagnosis of bladder cancer at home New diagnostic device provides early diagnosis of bladder cancer at home
Trump proposes radical plan to fight cancer with vaccines, promising $500 billion to do so Trump proposes radical plan to fight cancer with vaccines, promising $500 billion to do so
Phone therapy eases fatigue and improves quality of life for breast cancer survivors Phone therapy eases fatigue and improves quality of life for breast cancer survivors
The stronger the muscles in cancer patients, the better their chances of survival The stronger the muscles in cancer patients, the better their chances of survival
Psychologists have found that children learn even when they “don’t notice anything” Psychologists have found that children learn even when they “don’t notice anything”
Mechanism of increased risk of osteoarthritis in postmenopausal women identified Mechanism of increased risk of osteoarthritis in postmenopausal women identified
Electroencephalography at home shows that you should not trust a subjective sleep assessment Electroencephalography at home shows that you should not trust a subjective sleep assessment
Obesity affects children’s likelihood of survival after a cancer diagnosis Obesity affects children’s likelihood of survival after a cancer diagnosis
If protein drugs are made in oil solutions, they could be stored at room temperature If protein drugs are made in oil solutions, they could be stored at room temperature
Biomarker testing reduces lung cancer deaths by 40% Biomarker testing reduces lung cancer deaths by 40%
New study sheds light on changing trends in liver cancer development New study sheds light on changing trends in liver cancer development
Use of robots in nursing homes helps retain staff and improve quality of care Use of robots in nursing homes helps retain staff and improve quality of care
Ultraviolet irradiation-based cell therapy reduces the risk of rejection and infection in lung transplant patients Ultraviolet irradiation-based cell therapy reduces the risk of rejection and infection in lung transplant patients
Non-compliance with cancer screening requirements depends on the type of screening Non-compliance with cancer screening requirements depends on the type of screening
Fecal transplantation offers promise for the treatment of diabetic gastroenteropathy Fecal transplantation offers promise for the treatment of diabetic gastroenteropathy
Mini-tumors from circulating breast cancer cells provide new approaches to treatment Mini-tumors from circulating breast cancer cells provide new approaches to treatment
Does substance use change brain structure, or conversely, does brain structure predispose to substance use? Does substance use change brain structure, or conversely, does brain structure predispose to substance use?
Lack of sleep disrupts the areas of the brain that prevent unwanted memories from occurring Lack of sleep disrupts the areas of the brain that prevent unwanted memories from occurring
Fish can help oncologists make better decisions about cancer treatment Fish can help oncologists make better decisions about cancer treatment
Prophylactic topical immunotherapy trains the immune system to fight skin precancer Prophylactic topical immunotherapy trains the immune system to fight skin precancer
Time bomb: poor diet can lead to liver cancer Time bomb: poor diet can lead to liver cancer
More and more women of reproductive age are facing anemia More and more women of reproductive age are facing anemia
Pediatricians recommend that parents consider 8 goals for a high-quality life in the new year Pediatricians recommend that parents consider 8 goals for a high-quality life in the new year
Scientists have destroyed 99% of cancer cells using vibrating molecules Scientists have destroyed 99% of cancer cells using vibrating molecules
New MRI method predicts heart disease risk based on heart fat content New MRI method predicts heart disease risk based on heart fat content
Coffee and tea reduce the risk of head and neck cancer Coffee and tea reduce the risk of head and neck cancer
Autism tops the list of global health problems in children and young people Autism tops the list of global health problems in children and young people
Colorectal cancer risk depends on “biological” rather than “calendar” age Colorectal cancer risk depends on “biological” rather than “calendar” age
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mortality from other causes has become known The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mortality from other causes has become known
Study of placenta genes reveals impact of artificial insemination on child development Study of placenta genes reveals impact of artificial insemination on child development
Malaria vaccine could be delivered by the mosquitoes themselves Malaria vaccine could be delivered by the mosquitoes themselves
New approach to HPV self-diagnosis may improve cervical cancer screening New approach to HPV self-diagnosis may improve cervical cancer screening
Raw milk may be a source of flu infection Raw milk may be a source of flu infection
Further spread of a highly drug-resistant strain of cholera detected Further spread of a highly drug-resistant strain of cholera detected
Funding received for the development of an innovative dementia vaccine Funding received for the development of an innovative dementia vaccine
Survival in melanoma depends on the thickness of the tumour Survival in melanoma depends on the thickness of the tumour
The mechanism of nutrient intake in pancreatic cancer is revealed The mechanism of nutrient intake in pancreatic cancer is revealed
An inflatable intragastric balloon for weight loss developed An inflatable intragastric balloon for weight loss developed
It was possible to find out how stem cells perceive and respond to their environment It was possible to find out how stem cells perceive and respond to their environment
Antidepressant use is associated with persistent loss of genital sensation Antidepressant use is associated with persistent loss of genital sensation
Cancer tumors consume fructose with appetite Cancer tumors consume fructose with appetite
Cancer prophylaxis and screening prevent more deaths than developments in treatment Cancer prophylaxis and screening prevent more deaths than developments in treatment
Anti-cancer therapy may increase risk of heart attack and stroke by disrupting immune regulation in arteries Anti-cancer therapy may increase risk of heart attack and stroke by disrupting immune regulation in arteries
Under low glucose conditions, cancer cells evade chemotherapy Under low glucose conditions, cancer cells evade chemotherapy
COVID-19 may increase the risk of getting multiple sclerosis COVID-19 may increase the risk of getting multiple sclerosis
A new gold-based drug has been shown to be more effective than standard chemotherapy A new gold-based drug has been shown to be more effective than standard chemotherapy
Rapid decline in cervical cancer deaths among young women in the U.S. has been documented Rapid decline in cervical cancer deaths among young women in the U.S. has been documented
Study reveals secrets of beta cell regeneration Study reveals secrets of beta cell regeneration
International analysis reveals striking differences in the cost and availability of cancer drugs International analysis reveals striking differences in the cost and availability of cancer drugs
A small molecule that penetrates the brain offers a chance at curing an aggressive brain tumor A small molecule that penetrates the brain offers a chance at curing an aggressive brain tumor
Zinc deficiency is associated with an increased risk of lung infection Zinc deficiency is associated with an increased risk of lung infection
Study finds link between impaired mental health and visiting pages with negative content on the Internet Study finds link between impaired mental health and visiting pages with negative content on the Internet
Intravenous administration of high-dose vitamin C in addition to chemotherapy improves survival in patients with pancreatic cancer Intravenous administration of high-dose vitamin C in addition to chemotherapy improves survival in patients with pancreatic cancer
It has been revealed how inhaling house dust mites triggers the development of allergic asthma It has been revealed how inhaling house dust mites triggers the development of allergic asthma
Liver cell aging can cause multiorgan failure Liver cell aging can cause multiorgan failure
Study finds cannabis is genotoxic and carries cancer risk Study finds cannabis is genotoxic and carries cancer risk
Vitamin D supplementation may lower blood pressure in obese older adults Vitamin D supplementation may lower blood pressure in obese older adults
Overtreatment of older men with prostate cancer may reduce quality of life without increasing life length Overtreatment of older men with prostate cancer may reduce quality of life without increasing life length
Remote videodermoscopy provides reliable diagnosis of skin cancer Remote videodermoscopy provides reliable diagnosis of skin cancer
Brain cell transplants can help treat many neurological disorders and brain injuries Brain cell transplants can help treat many neurological disorders and brain injuries
New discovery could help improve treatment of drug-resistant leukemia New discovery could help improve treatment of drug-resistant leukemia
Treatment with cancer-killing viruses works well in trials on brain tumors Treatment with cancer-killing viruses works well in trials on brain tumors
Cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors found to have an increased risk of developing psoriasis Cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors found to have an increased risk of developing psoriasis
Study reveals link between many pesticides and prostate cancer Study reveals link between many pesticides and prostate cancer
Experts suggest Michelangelo depicted breast cancer in a Sistine Chapel fresco Experts suggest Michelangelo depicted breast cancer in a Sistine Chapel fresco
Best materials for hip implants found Best materials for hip implants found
Scientists have successfully cured liver fibrosis in mice and brought hope to humans Scientists have successfully cured liver fibrosis in mice and brought hope to humans
Targeting protein linked to eczema and asthma promotes ovarian cancer survival Targeting protein linked to eczema and asthma promotes ovarian cancer survival
Analysis of the data revealed a link between inflammation and depression Analysis of the data revealed a link between inflammation and depression
Researchers have discovered a mechanism to kill tumors – even those resistant to immunotherapy Researchers have discovered a mechanism to kill tumors – even those resistant to immunotherapy
Donor age is a key factor in the long-term success of stem cell transplantation Donor age is a key factor in the long-term success of stem cell transplantation
Scientists have developed a “glowing” gel that improves the quality of eye surgery Scientists have developed a “glowing” gel that improves the quality of eye surgery
Inexpensive portable device can detect colon and prostate cancer in as quickly as an hour Inexpensive portable device can detect colon and prostate cancer in as quickly as an hour
Excess body fat is strongly linked to hormone-dependent breast cancer Excess body fat is strongly linked to hormone-dependent breast cancer
Psoriasis patients achieve better skin condition when treated at home rather than at a clinic Psoriasis patients achieve better skin condition when treated at home rather than at a clinic
Lymph node-like structures can cause cancerous tumors to die off Lymph node-like structures can cause cancerous tumors to die off
Intense exercise suppresses appetite more strongly than light exercise Intense exercise suppresses appetite more strongly than light exercise
Vitamin K supplements slow the development of prostate cancer Vitamin K supplements slow the development of prostate cancer
Music speeds up recovery from surgery Music speeds up recovery from surgery
Do you have high blood pressure? Check the tonometer cuff size and arm position Do you have high blood pressure? Check the tonometer cuff size and arm position
Research reveals the financial problems of cancer survivors Research reveals the financial problems of cancer survivors
Bright light lamps can help manage depression year-round Bright light lamps can help manage depression year-round
Scientists have learned how to “hack” bacteria, and turn them into weapons against cancer Scientists have learned how to “hack” bacteria, and turn them into weapons against cancer
Sensational face and whole eye transplant: one year later Sensational face and whole eye transplant: one year later
Researchers have found a way to create a universal flu vaccine Researchers have found a way to create a universal flu vaccine
Unexpected yeast observation opens the way to new methods of cancer diagnosis and treatment Unexpected yeast observation opens the way to new methods of cancer diagnosis and treatment
New approaches to reducing lymphatic pain in breast cancer patients New approaches to reducing lymphatic pain in breast cancer patients
Skin tone can affect the effectiveness and safety of medicines Skin tone can affect the effectiveness and safety of medicines
New stool analysis will allow timely diagnostics and treatment of endometriosis New stool analysis will allow timely diagnostics and treatment of endometriosis
New computer project dramatically changes the approach to developing personalized cancer vaccines New computer project dramatically changes the approach to developing personalized cancer vaccines
Stem cell therapy can repair vision-destroying defects in the retina Stem cell therapy can repair vision-destroying defects in the retina
Europe sees a spike in malaria cases caused by mosquitoes brought in by airplanes Europe sees a spike in malaria cases caused by mosquitoes brought in by airplanes
Fear of cancer recurrence is typical decades after a childhood cancer event Fear of cancer recurrence is typical decades after a childhood cancer event
Treatment with antibiotics in early childhood leads to the development of atopic dermatitis and asthma Treatment with antibiotics in early childhood leads to the development of atopic dermatitis and asthma
Falls may increase the risk of dementia in older adults Falls may increase the risk of dementia in older adults
Stem cell therapy can completely cure type 1 diabetes, newest study reports Stem cell therapy can completely cure type 1 diabetes, newest study reports
Scientists from the UK are working on the world’s first vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer Scientists from the UK are working on the world’s first vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer
WHO has approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox in emergencies WHO has approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox in emergencies
Pictograms instead of long and complicated drug instructions improve patient care Pictograms instead of long and complicated drug instructions improve patient care
Genetic factors contribute to fussy eating in children and adolescents Genetic factors contribute to fussy eating in children and adolescents
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing 6 types of cancer Alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing 6 types of cancer
Japanese bats have been found to carry a large number of new viruses, raising concerns about outbreaks of zoonotic infections Japanese bats have been found to carry a large number of new viruses, raising concerns about outbreaks of zoonotic infections
Researchers studied the impact of the nursing shortage on patient outcomes Researchers studied the impact of the nursing shortage on patient outcomes
Hazardous chemicals in food packaging also enter the human body Hazardous chemicals in food packaging also enter the human body
Drug breakthrough offers new hope for cancer patients with cachexia Drug breakthrough offers new hope for cancer patients with cachexia
Speech analysis phone app can detect early signs of hepatic encephalopathy Speech analysis phone app can detect early signs of hepatic encephalopathy
New biopsy technique reduces risk of infection in prostate cancer diagnosis New biopsy technique reduces risk of infection in prostate cancer diagnosis
Video games may alleviate posttraumatic stress disorder episodes Video games may alleviate posttraumatic stress disorder episodes
Boys need the vaccine against HPV-caused cancers as much as girls do Boys need the vaccine against HPV-caused cancers as much as girls do
Hospital rooms are 70% cleaner as a result of using visual cues Hospital rooms are 70% cleaner as a result of using visual cues
Frequently prescribed antibiotics can damage the main layer of the intestinal mucosa, increasing the risk of inflammatory bowel disease Frequently prescribed antibiotics can damage the main layer of the intestinal mucosa, increasing the risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Alzheimer’s disease and colorectal cancer: an unexpected link Alzheimer’s disease and colorectal cancer: an unexpected link
Targeted radiation will be the next sensational breakthrough in the fight against cancer Targeted radiation will be the next sensational breakthrough in the fight against cancer
Want to be beautiful and healthy? Replace the pork chop with grasshoppers Want to be beautiful and healthy? Replace the pork chop with grasshoppers
Tattoos increase the risk of developing blood cancer by 21% Tattoos increase the risk of developing blood cancer by 21%
Uterine transplants: overcoming complications and addressing the ethical concerns of transplantation from a live donor Uterine transplants: overcoming complications and addressing the ethical concerns of transplantation from a live donor
A simple blood test for predicting the risk of respiratory disease has been developed A simple blood test for predicting the risk of respiratory disease has been developed
Scientists have created an army of tiny robots that can be injected into the human body Scientists have created an army of tiny robots that can be injected into the human body
The effectiveness of E-nose technology in diagnosing early stage lung cancer in real-world settings has been confirmed The effectiveness of E-nose technology in diagnosing early stage lung cancer in real-world settings has been confirmed
The first evidence of the safety of breastfeeding after breast cancer has emerged The first evidence of the safety of breastfeeding after breast cancer has emerged
Medical clowns can shorten hospital stays for children with pneumonia Medical clowns can shorten hospital stays for children with pneumonia
Cancer patients’ refusal of recommended surgery increases risk of suicide Cancer patients’ refusal of recommended surgery increases risk of suicide
A health-related quality of life score is reduced in menopausal women with HPV infection A health-related quality of life score is reduced in menopausal women with HPV infection
Upper gastrointestinal tract damage leads to the development of Parkinson’s disease Upper gastrointestinal tract damage leads to the development of Parkinson’s disease