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Professor, 30, killed by swarm of bees that repeatedly stung her until she had a heart attack after disturbing hive
A YOUNG geology professor has sadly died after being stung by a vicious swarm of bees. Andrea del Pilar Fandiño, 30, was doing fieldwork in a part of rural Colombia when the swarm descended. 2 She was with two other colleagues at the time, one of whom managed to protect himself with a jacket. The others were horribly stung by the bees. Andrea died while being flown to a hospital in the Colombian capital Bogotá the next day. She was a professor at the Faculty of Sciences of the National University of Colombia, according to NeedToKnow. The young geologist had recently Caldas University and was studying for a postgrad degree at the National University. The horror incident took place on Tuesday, August 5. Gabriela Delgado, dean of the Faculty of Sciences at the National University, said: "It was a strange attack. "They encountered the bees without any prior warning. "They didn't hear anything, not even the typical buzzing." She and the other geologist who was stung were rushed to a medical centre in Ortega. Popular influencer couple killed in horror off-road crash in 'the beautiful mountains they loved so much' in Canada But given the severity of the attack, Andrea was due to be transferred to Bogotá the next day. However, while en route she suffered severe anaphylaxis with complications. Despite doctors' best efforts, she sadly passed away. Her colleague is still in intensive care. Following Andrea's death, a university spokesperson said: "With profound sorrow, we bid farewell to our beloved professor Andrea Fandiño Palacios, who dedicated her life with passion to geology and with love to her students, friends, and family. "Her smile, her humanity, and her unconditional love for geology forever marked those of us who had the privilege of knowing her." Diego Matiz, mayor of Ortega, told local media: "When this situation became known, all necessary protocols were activated. "The geologist was in one of the 124 villages in our municipality, a short distance from the town centre and the hospital.
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Terrifying link between booze and deadliest cancer discovered – are you drinking too much?
Some 10,500 people are diagnosed with the disease in the UK each year, with more than half dying within three months of diagnosis ACCELERATOR Terrifying link between booze and deadliest cancer discovered – are you drinking too much? SCIENTISTS may have discovered how booze can trigger pancreatic cancer - the deadliest cancer in the world. They think alcohol causes inflammation in the pancreas, damaging cells and leading to precancerous lesions, which can, over time, turn into deadly tumors. 2 Alcohol could be speeding up the deadly development of pancreatic cancer Credit: Getty 2 Scientists uncover how booze transforms healthy pancreas cells into cancerous ones Credit: Getty Some 10,500 people are diagnosed with the disease in the UK each year, according to Cancer Research UK. And only about only around one in 20 survive the disease for 10 years or more. More than half of people die within three months of diagnosis. This is partly because it shows no symptoms until it has already spread to other parts of the body, making it incredibly hard to treat. While surgery, chemotherapy and radiation can help extend life, they rarely offer a cure. Previous research, cited by Cancer Research, has already established a link between alcohol and pancreatic cancer. It shows that the risk is higher for people who consume three or more units of alcohol a day, compared to those who drink less. To put it in perspective, three units is roughly the equivalent of one pint (568ml) of 5.2 per cent lager or one large glass (250ml) of 12 per cent wine. The fresh study, published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, sheds new light on how alcohol-induced inflammation accelerates the development of the deadly disease. The researchers, from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, found that alcohol activates a molecule called CREB (cAMP response element binding protein) in the pancreas. Understand the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer to beat it early This molecule plays a key role in how alcohol-induced inflammation leads to cancer. 'CREB is not just a mediator of inflammation; it is a molecular orchestrator that permanently converts acinar cells into precancerous cells, which ultimately progress to high-grade neoplasia,' said Dr Nagaraj Nagathihalli, senior author of the study. This means that CREB turns healthy pancreatic cells into cells that are more likely to become cancerous. Once this process starts, it can't be undone, significantly increasing the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Dr Siddharth Mehra, the study's lead author, added, 'Our model serves as an important platform for understanding how chronic inflammation related to alcohol consumption accelerates the development of pancreatic cancer.' The study suggests that blocking CREB could potentially stop the cancerous process in those who continue to booze. 'By targeting CREB, we may be able to prevent the development of pancreatic tumors, even in those who continue to drink,' Dr Mehra added. NHS to search for pancreatic cancer cases In June, the NHS launched a drive to catch pancreatic cancer before symptoms show. GP teams will comb through patient records to identify anyone over 60 who may have signs of the cancer, such as a recent diagnosis of diabetes and sudden weight loss. Figures suggest that around half of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have been diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes recently. The doctors will contact patients and offer them urgent blood tests and CT scans to either diagnose the cancer or rule it out. Newly diagnosed diabetes patients often have similar symptoms to a person with early-stage pancreatic cancer because the cancer destroys the same insulin-producing cells that are also affected by diabetes. More than 300 GP practices in England will be involved in the three-year pilot, which is set to be fully operational by this autumn.
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3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Scientists pinpoint the link between alcohol and pancreatic cancer
A new study has revealed how a heavy drinking habit can increase your risk of deadly pancreatic cancer, and found a promising solution. The researchers from Miami in the US explained high alcohol consumption damages cells that produce enzymes vital for digestion. This causes inflammation of the tissue, which damages the pancreas, an organ which releases enzymes and hormones vital for digestion and regulating blood sugar levels. Over time, they explained, pre-cancerous lesions can develop, increasing the risk of full blown pancreatic cancer. This is one of the deadliest forms of cancer which kills more than 9,000 Britons and 50,000 Americans each year. But for it to progress into cancer there needs to be a mutation in a pre-cancerous gene responsible for cell growth called Ras. The study found exposure to alcohol and a pro-inflammatory molecule caused symptoms similar to alcohol-introduced pancreatitis, an inflammatory condition. They discovered this inflammation triggered the development of the precancerous lesions and later cancer. The researchers also found that they could prevent the development of precancerous and cancerous lesions, even in the presence of alcohol. This included by knocking out a special type of gene called CREB which plays an pro-inflammatory role. On their findings, lead author, Dr Nagaraj Nagathihalli, Ph.D, a professor at the University of Miami said: 'We found that CREB is not just a mediator of inflammation. 'It is a molecular orchestrator that permanently converts acinar cells into precancerous cells.' The study's co-author, Nipun Merchant, M.D. a surgeon in Miami added they believe their findings 'lays the groundwork' for future pancreatic cancer prevention. The findings come amid a concerning rise in pancreatic cancer in young people—but there hasn't been a spike in deaths. However, the deadly cancer has a survival rate of roughly 10 per cent in the first year after the diagnosis. However, three years or more after the diagnosis chance of survival lowers to one per cent. Less than one in 20 pancreatic cancer patients live to see the decade after their diagnosis, according to UK figures. So, it is incredibly important to catch the illness in its early stages by recognising the easy to dismiss symptoms. These include weight loss, fatigue, abdominal pain and changes in bowl habits and jaundice—the yellowing of the skin or eyes. Pancreatic cancer is an umbrella term for various tumours found on the 25cm tadpole shaped organ that helps with digestion and hormone regulation. The most common type which is called adenocarcinoma accounts for roughly 90 per cent of cases. This variant has little-to-no symptoms until patients start suddenly losing weight and turn yellow and at which point for the vast majority, it is too late. It is for this reason the heartbreaking disease has been dubbed a 'silent killer'. However, the surge in cases has come from another type of pancreatic cancer, called endocrine cancers. These are slow growing tumours which take decades to emerge, and while they may turn cancerous, are mostly benign. Some experts suspect that cancer isn't appearing more often in young people, but there are better tools today to diagnosis it. They put the surge down to an increased use of high-tech medical scans like CT and MRIs which have grown more sensitive. According to the National Health Service (NHS) those more likely to get cancer are over 65s and those who have chronic pancreatitis or a family history of the cancer. Other risk factors include smoking, being overweight or obese, diabetes, eating red and processed meat as well as blood group.
