Katie Kokolus

1 week ago | labroots.com | Katie Kokolus

A recent publication in JACC: Advances shows a previously unrecognized link between cardiac disease and cancer. The research focused on cardiac biomarkers, which are biological molecules that can provide information about the body or a specific tissue of interest. Biomarkers can identify biological processes and provide information on distinguishing between normal and abnormal occurrences.

1 week ago | labroots.com | Katie Kokolus

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), a technique that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the lungs, has shown efficacy in diagnosing high-risk individuals, including older adults and smokers.  The Centers for Disease Control recommends LDCT for smokers and older adults due to their historical risk for lung disease. This includes adults between the ages of 50 and 80 who have a 20 pack-year or more smoking history within the last 15 years.

1 week ago | labroots.com | Katie Kokolus

Spatial biology has emerged as a highly valuable field of study, examining the relationships between biological cells and molecules in their native spatial orientation, which can occur in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional settings. Advances in this field have significantly improved how scientists and clinicians understand biological systems, allowing for a greater appreciation of how these components interact in their natural environment.

2 weeks ago | labroots.com | Katie Kokolus

Following diagnosis and treatment, many breast cancer survivors experience an adverse event called lymphedema. Characterized by swelling in the extremities, lymphedema occurs as a result of fluid draining from the plasma into the spaces surrounding cells. This fluid, known as lymph, can contain white blood cells and nutrients but can also include harmful substances and debris.

2 weeks ago | labroots.com | Katie Kokolus

Numerous studies have proven that living a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight, reduces the risk of several malignancies, including thyroid, postmenopausal breast, and colorectal cancers. However, our understanding remains limited on the relationship between these factors and subsequent cancer diagnoses among adults who survived childhood cancer.