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Kiwi scientists at forefront of cancer fight

In the News  |  Published: 04 August 2011

From the Otago Daily Times: New Zealand scientists, part of a team which includes researchers at prestigious US university Stanford, […]

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Media Coverage: Cellphones “Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans”

In the News  |  Published: 02 June 201102 June 2011

The suggestion from a WHO task-force that cellphone exposure is “possibly carcinogenic”  has generated wide spread media buzz over the […]

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Experts Respond: IARC – Cellphones “Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans”

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 June 201101 June 2011

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a subsidiary of the World Health Organization, has released a monograph classifying […]

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From mobiles to microwaves: Assessing radiation hazards

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 31 May 201131 May 2011

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is assessing the carcinogenic hazards associated with exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. […]

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Otago research makes advances in battle against cancer

In the News  |  Published: 25 May 201125 May 2011

University of Otago scientists have uncovered how a key protein is involved in the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells. Research […]

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Outside the evacuation zone: Health effects of low dose radiation

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 March 201118 March 2011

Media coverage and commentary on the crisis in Japan’s Fukeshima Daiichi nuclear plant has focused intensely on possible acute effects […]

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NZ Herald: Foreign teams to work on promising NZ cancer drug

In the News  |  Published: 25 February 2011

Martin Johnston writes in the New Zealand Herald about a ‘stealth’ anti-cancer drug, developed by Auckland University researchers, which is […]

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Radiation from cardia angioplasty or myocardial perfusion imaging increases cancer risk

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 February 2011

A study of more than 82,000 heart patients in Quebec was published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). […]

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Stuff: NZ fourth in world in rate of cancer

In the News  |  Published: 28 January 2011

Rebecca Todd writes in Stuff about new statistics out from the World Cancer Research Fund showing that New Zealand has […]

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3 News: New test to ‘revolutionise’ cancer treatment

In the News  |  Published: 05 January 2011

Jeff Hampton reports for 3 News about a new blood test which researchers believe could substantially change how cancer is […]

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