May 20, 2025 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Dr Letizia Gulino, Head of Science & Technology, RMDM Group In recent decades, medical science has made tremendous progress in the early detection of certain cancers. However, the current approach remains fragmented and selective: while screening programs exist...
May 9, 2025 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Sugar as Cellular Fuel and Cancer Detection Tool Sugar, particularly glucose, is essential for cellular energy—but in cancer, it plays a more complex role. Cancer cells are notorious for consuming glucose at unusually high rates to support rapid growth. This...
Apr 17, 2025 | News, Diagnostics Activity
A recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology has uncovered a concerning link between the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and an increased risk of oral cavity cancer in women, including both smokers and non-smokers. The findings show that women who...
Mar 5, 2025 | News, Diagnostics Activity
The recent breakthrough in prostate cancer screening with the AI-powered test developed by EDX Medical Group represents a significant advancement in early cancer detection. By analysing more than 100 biological markers through blood and urine samples, this test could...
Jan 17, 2025 | News, Diagnostics Activity
We are witnessing a crucial moment for the NHS as it promises to reduce waiting lists and deliver timely care. This commitment resonates with patients and healthcare professionals. However, while the intentions behind these proposals are laudable, critical questions...
Nov 15, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Cancer is a major global health concern, but it’s typically associated with older age. However, in recent years, there has been a clear rise in younger individuals who have early-onset cancer. In this article, we will break down the findings of a study conducted in...
Oct 29, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
In a recent press release, the UK government outlined an initiative to boost tech deals aimed at further innovating cancer diagnosis in the country. This plan follows the Darzi review, which highlighted the critical state of the NHS, particularly the urgent need to...
Sep 19, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
In the House of Commons, Health Secretary Wes Streeting introduced a “national mission” to tackle key health challenges. Presenting the Darzi report, commissioned by the Labour government, he outlined the NHS’s ongoing struggles in the post-pandemic...
Aug 12, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Last month, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) shared their updated view on Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) tests. They highlighted the potential and the immediate need for a multi-cancer detection solution in the UK. They are working to outline a roadmap for...
Jul 3, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Historically, early detection has focused on routine screenings for only a handful of cancers, such as breast, colorectal, cervical, lung, and prostate cancers. However, these screenings are not always effective. Many cancers are still detected at later stages when...
Mar 8, 2024 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Last month the BBC revealed that “cancer waiting times for 2023 in England were the worst on record”. Only 64.1% of patients started treatment within 62 days of a cancer suspicion, meaning nearly 100,000 waited longer than they should for life-saving care. These...
Sep 26, 2023 | News
Cancer is a major global health concern, but it’s typically associated with older age. However, in recent years, there has been a clear rise in younger individuals who have early-onset cancer. In this article, we will break down the findings of a study conducted in...
Jul 17, 2023 | Diagnostics Activity, News
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Thanks to pioneering research and diagnostic tests, we are discovering solutions to detect breast cancer early on. The TKTL1 gene, in particular, represents an incredible leap in our...
Apr 18, 2023 | News
Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar that involves fasting from sunrise to sunset for 29-30 days. While the primary purpose of fasting is to practice self-discipline, it is also proven to have numerous health benefits. One of the most prominent health...
Dec 12, 2022 | News
Fossilized skulls and skeletons clearly show the physical similarities and differences between modern humans, and our ancestors, the Neanderthals. However, insights into a Neanderthal brain, and its intellectual capacity, have evaded researchers since soft tissue...
Aug 22, 2022 | News
We’re all familiar with the phrase, “you are what you eat.” We’re encouraged to follow a balanced diet, but sometimes it’s a struggle to cut through the noise of diet culture and marketing tricks. It’s often assumed that diet doesn’t affect the development of...
Aug 9, 2022 | News
A new performance study with 5,000 participants proves that the combination of blood tests and imaging is highly effective in detecting cancer early. The PanTum Detect test, alongside imaging methods such as PET/CT or MRI, can detect cancer and its precursors with...
Jul 6, 2022 | News
Thousands of people were checking bowel cancer symptoms online immediately following the death of Dame Deborah James. Last Tuesday, we lost one of the most influential fighters in cancer awareness. Diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2016, Dame Deborah was a fierce...
May 17, 2022 | News
Approximately 4,807 new cancer cases were reported in 2020 in the UAE alone. As the cost of cancer diagnosis and treatment methods rises, The Department of Health (DOH) – Abu Dhabi strives to make cancer care affordable and accessible. The DOH – Abu Dhabi has recently...
Apr 11, 2022 | News
In our attempt to consume less sugar and eat healthier, we’ve relied on the supposed success of manufactured sweeteners. Over the years, various health risk claims have been associated with artificial sweeteners. But these claims haven’t been scientifically proven...
Mar 17, 2022 | News
How can we successfully and accurately detect prostate cancer? More than 10,000 men die from prostate cancer every year in the UK. It’s one of the most common cancers in men, yet we still don’t have a national screening program. The best test for prostate cancer...
Mar 8, 2022 | Events, News
Today is International Women’s Day – a celebration of equality and creating a better future. International Women’s Day was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. March 8th became the designated day of celebration in 1917 during a...
Feb 23, 2022 | News
How will the NHS tackle the cancer backlog? New analysis from the House of Commons Library reveals half a million people with suspected cancer will be waiting longer than the usual two-week period to see an oncologist this year. The analysis predicts over 75,000...
Feb 3, 2022 | News, Events
Half of the world’s population do not have access to essential healthcare. Despite the incredible achievements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, many people struggle to receive basic cancer care. This year’s theme for World Cancer Day is ‘Close the Care Gap’. It’s...
Jan 19, 2022 | News
Cancer can be difficult to diagnose if the usual “red flags” and warning signs are not present in a patient. Early detection blood tests that are not reliant on cancer type are important to help change this. At RMDM, we are working hard to make early detection a...
Dec 22, 2021 | News
Exciting research for a new treatment to fight Covid-19 has been proven successful. If you contract the SARS-CoV-2 virus, this new treatment could stop the virus from growing. Prof. Cinatl, the discoverer of the first SARS-CoV virus, and his team found that the...
Dec 13, 2021 | Diagnostics Activity, News
Scientists may have found a solution to treat an aggressive, treatment-resistant type of breast cancer. A new study suggests it is possible to change an aggressive type of breast cancer into a non-aggressive type that responds well to common treatments. Scientists...
Dec 6, 2021 | News
Macmillian Cancer Support reports a “mountain of almost 50,000 people” are still missing a cancer diagnosis in the UK. As the NHS struggles to cope with overwhelming demand, Macmillian warns that the Government must take urgent action. New analysis shows that the NHS...
Nov 29, 2021 | News
Scientists discover microscopic nanotubes which allow cancer cells to attack the body’s immune system. Cancer grows stronger by evading the immune system. A new study sheds light on how cancer cells can debilitate the immune system and metastasise. New research...
Nov 22, 2021 | News
Around the world this month, men are relinquishing their razors and allowing their facial hair to flourish. Why? For November, a charity known as Movember raises funds and awareness for men’s health. From suicide prevention and mental health to prostate and testicular...
Nov 10, 2021 | News
New research has recently confirmed the HPV vaccine has saved hundreds of lives from cervical cancer. This research is the first-ever proof of the HPV vaccine as a successful programme to reduce cervical cancer rates in the UK. The study found that the rate of...
Nov 4, 2021 | News
This year the spotlight has been on clearing the cancer backlog. In June and July, things were starting to look up for the NHS. However, in recent months, cancer treatment services are struggling to keep up. The number of people receiving their first cancer treatment...
Oct 15, 2021 | News
The cancer backlog has been closely monitored over the course of the pandemic, but a new study has shown the numbers are still on the rise. Figures from Cancer Research UK show that more than 226,000 people in England are waiting more than six weeks for key cancer...
Sep 20, 2021 | News
This week, the NHS announced the exciting news of a trial for the Galleri blood test. We are so happy to hear the NHS is backing a blood test for the early detection of cancer. This opens the door to many more opportunities for pioneering technologies to be embraced...
Sep 13, 2021 | News
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across the UK. Current statistics show that more than 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year – that’s 129 men every day. There aren’t any proven prevention strategies for prostate cancer, but...
Aug 23, 2021 | News
Hundreds of researchers are developing new cancer treatments every day. Safe, effective treatment for cancer is important – and it’s exciting when you can see the life-saving results. But what if cancer could be prevented in the first place? Prevention is one of the...
Aug 9, 2021 | News
Image Source :Al Jalila Foundation raises AED220 million for the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital <https://www.aljalilafoundation.ae/media-centre/photo-gallery/?gallery=7751> The Al Jalila Foundation has announced they are one step closer to starting...
Aug 2, 2021 | News
If a patient visits their GP due to unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite, it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the problem. A patient might be referred for different tests or scans, which can be time-consuming and delay a possible...
Jul 26, 2021 | News
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but if detected early enough, it can be treatable. One of the treatment techniques that may be recommended is surgery to remove the cells that have been identified as cancerous. This can often be successful if the cancer is...
Jul 19, 2021 | News
While cancer is a global health problem, research shows that around 57% of cancer cases and 65% of cancer deaths worldwide occur in developing countries. Researchers are still trying to establish why the prevalence of cancer in low and middle income countries is...
Jul 13, 2021 | News
A recent article published by the World Health Organization (WHO) states that of the 342,000 women estimated to die from cervical cancer every year, most are from the poorest countries in the world. Despite the successes of cervical cancer screening programs in first...
Jul 12, 2021 | News
This week healthcare copywriter, Dee Primett, interviews RMDM’s CEO and Founder, Ali Ghaidan. In this interview, Ali shares more about his background, the story behind RMDM, PanTum Detect and his visions for the future of the company. RMDM is a one-stop shop for...
Jul 2, 2021 | Diagnostics Activity, News
This week we are excited to share the news of an incredible commitment to early cancer detection by the Scottish Government. A £10 million fund has been granted to improve cancer waiting times. The fund will enable the NHS in Scotland to invest in staff skills, new...
Jun 21, 2021 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with around 12,000 women diagnosed with the condition every year. Unfortunately, this week an analysis of NHS England figures by Cancer Research UK has found that around 10,600 fewer women started treatment for breast...
Jun 14, 2021 | News, Diagnostics Activity
Did you know 14th – 20th June 2021 is cervical screening awareness week? Cervical screening, also known as a smear test, is used to check the health of the cervix. It’s also the primary method used of detecting abnormal cells early, before they develop into cancer....
Jun 7, 2021 | News, Diagnostics Activity
In some parts of the world, May is National Cancer Research Month – a month dedicated to highlighting the importance of lifesaving research into the devastating group of diseases collectively called cancer. Cancer affects millions of people across the...
Jun 2, 2021 | News
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Jun 1, 2021 | News, Diagnostics Activity
This week we were shocked by news of a new study in the Middle East. This study has found that young people across the UAE and Saudi Arabia are four times more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their counterparts in the U.K and United States. We know that...
May 21, 2021 | News
The gold standard in cancer detection has always been tissue biopsy. But the procedure is invasive, time-consuming, and often painful or stressful for patients. More significantly, its efficacy is often limited: cancer cells may not be present in biopsied areas, and...
May 14, 2021 | News
‘The knock-on impact of the pandemic on cancer care cannot be overstated’. These are the words of Steven McIntosh, the executive director of advocacy and communications at Macmillan Cancer Support, reported in a shocking article in The Guardian last week. There’s no...
