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Neuroendocrine tumours are cancers that begin in specialised cells called neuroendocrine cells. These cells have traits similar to those of nerve cells and hormone-producing cells. Neuroendocrine tumours, while rare, can occur anywhere in the body. Most affect the cardiothoracic region, eg lungs, appendix, small intestine, pancreas as well as the rectum. There are many types of neuroendocrine tumours: some grow slowly while others develop very rapidly.
Neuroendocrine tumors are characterised by abundant production of somatostatin receptor 2, a naturally circulating hormone that is an important target for scientists studying new treatment approaches.
Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) is the most commonly used treatment for refractive neuroendocrine cancers, delivering cancer-killing radioactive substances directly to tumour sites. This treatment provides symptomatic relief, stopping or slowing tumour growth and improving overall survival for patients. It is a fo
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Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Certara fourth-quarter 2020 earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] Please be advised that today s conference may be recorded. [Operator instructions] I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, David Deuchler, investor relations. Please go ahead, sir.
David Deuchler
Investor Relations
Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for participating in today s conference call. On the call from Certara, we have William Feehery, chief executive officer; and Andrew Schemick, chief financial officer. Earlier today, Certara released financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31st, 2020.
By Kang Bing | China Daily | Updated: 2021-03-02 07:44 Share CLOSE A community worker helps an elderly patient with online health insurance services at a hospital in Anqing, Anhui province, in July, 2020. [Photo by Huang Youan/For China Daily]
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From bare-foot doctors to the most expansive and effective medical insurance system, China has made remarkable achievements in the healthcare sector. In the first of a series of commentaries, a senior journalist with China Daily traces the eventful journey of China s healthcare achievements.
Life expectancy in China is 77.3 years, higher than the average of medium-and high-income countries and more than double of 35 years in 1949 when the People s Republic of China was founded. While sufficient food and better nutrition have played a key role in raising life expectancy, the contribution of the national healthcare system should not be underestimated, because good
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