Browsing: Medical Investigations

As the world shifts its focus from the immediate threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, another health concern, often silent but equally impactful, is gaining prominence. Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), recognised as the “silent epidemic,” has emerged as a significant global health issue, affecting an estimated 38% of the world’s population.

A team from the NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR) and the Department of Pathology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), has made a significant discovery in the understanding of breast cancer’s resistance to chemotherapy. The study, led by Research Assistant Professor Leong Sai Mun, spanned over a decade and examined a large cohort of breast cancer patients to understand the dynamics of cancer cell survival post-chemotherapy.