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At the University of Leeds, researchers have developed a tiny robot with an ultra-soft tentacle that has the ability to penetrate deep into the lungs to detect and treat the first signs of cancer.

This innovative device is only 2 millimeters in diameter and can be controlled by magnets, allowing it to reach some of the smallest bronchioles. Its potential is to transform the way lung cancer is treated.

The team of engineers, scientists and clinicians at STORM Lab in Leeds developed this robot, paving the way for a more precise, personalized and less invasive approach to the treatment of this condition.

In tests on a cadaver’s lungs, the robot with magnetic tentacles was able to penetrate 37 percent deeper than standard equipment, while causing less tissue damage.

The results of this research, funded by the European Research Council, were published on Thursday in the journal Nature Engineering Communications. This innovation opens new perspectives in the field of diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, offering hope for improving the lives of patients and reducing the negative impact of the disease.

Peter Valdastridirector of STORM Lab and research supervisor: “This new approach has the advantage of being specific to the human anatomy, more flexible than that, and completely controllable via the magnetic function. These three main features have the potential to revolutionize in-body navigation.”

Lung cancer ranks first among cancers with the highest mortality rate worldwide.

For early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, which makes up about 84% of cases, surgery is the standard treatment.

However, the surgical procedure is usually very invasive and involves significant removal of lung tissue. This approach is not suitable for all patients and may affect lung function.

Although lung cancer screening programs have led to improved survival rates, they have also highlighted the urgent need to find non-invasive methods for early diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The magnetic tentacle robot, in addition to improving navigation inside the lungs during biopsies, could pave the way for a much less invasive treatment. This would allow doctors to target only malignant cells, leaving healthy tissues and organs intact, allowing them to continue to function normally.

“Our goal was and is to provide treatment with minimal pain and healing potential for patients”added report co-author Dr Giovanni Pittiglio, who carried out the research while undertaking his PhD at the University of Leeds’ faculty of electronic and electrical engineering.

“Remote magnetic actuation allowed us to do this using ultra-soft tentacles that can reach deeper into tissues in the body, while molding to the patient’s anatomy and reducing trauma”the teacher also specified.

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Wednesday, 08 February 2023 04:00 AM

New coverage presented by Youm7 TV, signs and symptoms that could indicate cancer, that you should know, because early detection is the first step in treatment.

You may develop a cough for various reasons. Viral infections, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause a persistent cough. However, a persistently severe and worsening cough can also indicate lung cancer. It can be described as a dry cough that comes in the form of spasms.

Also, changing bowel habits is one of the signs of cancer, as a person with bowel cancer shows a number of symptoms, including a constant change in bowel habits, such as the patient going to the toilet more often and passing looser stools, with blood on the stool.

Not only the intestines and cough are signs of cancer, but also the bumps that suddenly appear in the body may be worrisome, although not all lumps are cancerous, but the large, hard and painless bumps to touch, and sudden swelling may indicate disease. Cancerous masses gradually grow in size and can be felt from outside the body.

These can appear in the breast, testicle, or neck, as well as in the arms and legs. Regular self-examination can help you spot these precancerous lumps.

Also, changes in the shape of “moles”, which are the features on the skin, are considered signs of skin cancer. Therefore, changes in the size, shape and color of the spots should not be underestimated, as they indicate the most dangerous type of skin cancer.

Unexplained weight loss is also considered a sign of cancer, as it is likely that a person with cancer will suffer from severe weight loss without an apparent reason, and this may be the first visible sign of the disease.. especially with cancers that affect the stomach, pancreas, esophagus, and lung.

You should also not ignore the pain that continues for weeks and months, especially if you do not have a reason for that, and it is not only the pain that persists .. but also that you should feel concerned if you suffer from severe pain or severe burning in any part of your body .. as the pain Sometimes it is considered a sign of cancer.

Difficulty swallowing food is also considered one of the signs of cancer. When a person is unable or finds it difficult to swallow food, he may be suffering from cancer. Dysphagia is a common condition in cancer patients who have a growing tumor. This can cause a blockage or narrowing of the food passage, making it difficult to swallow food.

Finally, the presence of blood in the urine..and this sign can be one of the most common symptoms of bladder cancer..and it is a condition medically called hematuria, and it is usually painless. However, some men with prostate cancer also notice the presence of blood in their urine, and this occurs due to bleeding of the prostate. ..

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