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Researchers: Favorable survival, fewer side effects after reduced therapy for HPV-linked head and neck cancer

Researchers: Favorable survival, fewer side effects after reduced therapy for HPV-linked head and neck cancer

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineBhisham Chera, MD. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineUniversity of North Carolina Lineberger C

Researchers: Favorable survival, fewer side effects after reduced therapy for HPV-linked head and neck cancer

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineBhisham Chera, MD. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineUniversity of North Carolina Lineberger C
Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d
Severe mental illness linked to low attendance at cancer screening

Severe mental illness linked to low attendance at cancer screening

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with severe mental illness are less likely to attend cancer screening compared to those who do not have such conditions, according to new re

Severe mental illness linked to low attendance at cancer screening

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with severe mental illness are less likely to attend cancer screening compared to those who do not have such conditions, according to new re
Researchers discover the role of RNF114B, a key gene in the progression and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma

Researchers discover the role of RNF114B, a key gene in the progression and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma

byUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaA mouse fibroblast with altered RNF144B expression divides without correctly grouping chromosomes (stained blue), resulting in aberrant cells. Credit: UPFRe

Researchers discover the role of RNF114B, a key gene in the progression and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma

byUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaA mouse fibroblast with altered RNF144B expression divides without correctly grouping chromosomes (stained blue), resulting in aberrant cells. Credit: UPFRe
Fighting cancer with LIGHT, a novel proton accelerator for treatment

Fighting cancer with LIGHT, a novel proton accelerator for treatment

by Kristiane Bernhard-Novotny,CERNModel of the LIGHT accelerator, including treatment room. Credit: AVOCancer irradiation with hadron beams, a method to which CERN contributed by propelling carb

Fighting cancer with LIGHT, a novel proton accelerator for treatment

by Kristiane Bernhard-Novotny,CERNModel of the LIGHT accelerator, including treatment room. Credit: AVOCancer irradiation with hadron beams, a method to which CERN contributed by propelling carb
Blood cancer research points to new treatment for bone marrow cancer

Blood cancer research points to new treatment for bone marrow cancer

byUniversity of VirginiaDeletion of IL-1R1 preferentially inhibits Jak2V617F mutant hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells.aA scheme on competitive BM transplantation approach to assess

Blood cancer research points to new treatment for bone marrow cancer

byUniversity of VirginiaDeletion of IL-1R1 preferentially inhibits Jak2V617F mutant hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells.aA scheme on competitive BM transplantation approach to assess
Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression

Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI179527A new study led by scientists from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute

Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI179527A new study led by scientists from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
Researchers urge caution in co-prescribing potency drugs and nitrates

Researchers urge caution in co-prescribing potency drugs and nitrates

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.041Co-prescribing potency drugs such as Viagra and organic nitrates for

Researchers urge caution in co-prescribing potency drugs and nitrates

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.041Co-prescribing potency drugs such as Viagra and organic nitrates for
Video animation guide to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue

Video animation guide to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue

byUniversity of BathCredit: University of BathA new resource has been launched by a team of psychologists at the University of Bath aiming to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue

Video animation guide to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue

byUniversity of BathCredit: University of BathA new resource has been launched by a team of psychologists at the University of Bath aiming to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue
12.8 percent of unique prescribers prescribed topical antifungals in 2021

12.8 percent of unique prescribers prescribed topical antifungals in 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2021, 12.8 percent of unique prescribers in Medicare Part D prescribed topical antifungals, with about 6.5 million topical antifungal prescriptions filled, at a total cost of $231 m

12.8 percent of unique prescribers prescribed topical antifungals in 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2021, 12.8 percent of unique prescribers in Medicare Part D prescribed topical antifungals, with about 6.5 million topical antifungal prescriptions filled, at a total cost of $231 m
Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk

Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFinasteride decreases plaque size and macrophage content in Ldlr-/-mice. Four-week-old male Ldlr-/-mice were fed Western die

Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFinasteride decreases plaque size and macrophage content in Ldlr-/-mice. Four-week-old male Ldlr-/-mice were fed Western die
Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

by Impact Journals LLCCT-scan in a coronal section showing an adenoid cystic carcinoma as an inhomogeneous mass in the rightmaxillary sinus with infiltration of neighboring structures. Credit: 2023 Du

Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

by Impact Journals LLCCT-scan in a coronal section showing an adenoid cystic carcinoma as an inhomogeneous mass in the rightmaxillary sinus with infiltration of neighboring structures. Credit: 2023 Du