Britain’s National Health Service recently approved a trial for dogs capable of sniffing out prostate cancer in the hope that it could show up inaccuracies in the current PSA (prostate specific antigen) test. It’s long been known that a dog’s remarkable sense of smell can detect minute odors known to be associated with many cancers which are understood to be linked to volatile organic compounds produced by malignant cells. What
By Makini Brice DAKAR (Reuters) – It took less than a minute for a panel of judges in Senegal to sentence seven men to six months in prison for homosexuality last week, but campaigners say the harm to the African nation’s anti-HIV efforts could last much longer. Senegal, a Muslim country regarded as a pillar of democracy in turbulent West Africa, is one of about 30 African states with anti-homosexuality laws. Campaigners warned that Friday’s verdict, based on a police discovery of
Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it would begin a Phase III trial of its treatment for diabetes that could be taken orally rather than by injection after “encouraging” results in previous trials. The oral tablet is a part of Novo Nordisk’s effort to make treatment less painful for diabetes patients and minimize the use of needles. In tune with this strategy, the company also initiated the development of the world’s
Valencia manager Nuno Esperito Santo is hoping to have access to further transfer funds now that the club’s Champions League status has been secured.
Sevilla midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak says he is staying at the club, despite speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal.
Former track cyclist Victoria Pendleton has been granted an amateur riders’ licence and is due to make her debut under Rules at Ripon on Monday.
Sky Sports will be screening two mouth-watering Capital One Cup third-round ties in September, with Aston Villa hosting Birmingham City and Tottenham Hotspur entertaining Arsenal.
Covert Love has a handful of options for the autumn despite being taken out of the Ladbrokes St Leger at the latest confirmation stage.
Neiman Marcus snapping feature Department store chain Neiman Marcus is expanding the visual recognition capabilities in its brand application to help consumers find the products they are looking for across all departments. Previously available only for shoes and handbags, the retailer’s “Snap. Find. Shop.” function enables users to enter a 3D image and have product suggestions from Neiman Marcus’ ecommerce site that are similar in appearance delivered instantaneously. The feature
Affluent millennials It is too soon to know if the recent drops in the stock market will be of serious consequence to the luxury market, but an overdue correction to the U.S. market will likely see affluent consumers proceed with caution. At the moment, the market is still volatile and it is difficult to discern how much the drop in the U.S. market is caused by fears and how much by
