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Mathematical modeling leads to a better understanding of prostate cancer

Mathematical modeling leads to a better understanding of prostate cancer

by Eva Schissler,University of CologneCredit:Cell Systems(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cels.2024.10.005A team led by Dr. Yuri Tolkach at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Medicine

Mathematical modeling leads to a better understanding of prostate cancer

by Eva Schissler,University of CologneCredit:Cell Systems(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cels.2024.10.005A team led by Dr. Yuri Tolkach at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Medicine
Pembrolizumab shows survival benefit for patients with renal cancer

Pembrolizumab shows survival benefit for patients with renal cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), overall survival (OS) is improved for those receiving pembrolizumab versus placebo at a median follow-up of about 57 months,

Pembrolizumab shows survival benefit for patients with renal cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), overall survival (OS) is improved for those receiving pembrolizumab versus placebo at a median follow-up of about 57 months,
In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their out

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their out
Researchers testing new brain cancer vaccine

Researchers testing new brain cancer vaccine

by Rush University Medical CenterGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Rush University Medical Center is part of a new clinical trial testing whether an experimental vacci

Researchers testing new brain cancer vaccine

by Rush University Medical CenterGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Rush University Medical Center is part of a new clinical trial testing whether an experimental vacci
New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA molecular test called PancreaSeq accurately classifies pancreatic cysts as potentially cancerous or benign, according to a large, mul

New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA molecular test called PancreaSeq accurately classifies pancreatic cysts as potentially cancerous or benign, according to a large, mul
Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

byTel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has determined that use of the Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) technique among women with

Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

byTel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has determined that use of the Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) technique among women with
Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

by Brandi Wampler,University of Notre DameScientist Laurie Littlepage works with graduate student Ricardo Romero Moreno in her lab at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Credit: Barbara Johnst

Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

by Brandi Wampler,University of Notre DameScientist Laurie Littlepage works with graduate student Ricardo Romero Moreno in her lab at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Credit: Barbara Johnst
Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSingle-molecule analysis of BRCA1–BARD1 in BLM- and EXO1-dependent resection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSingle-molecule analysis of BRCA1–BARD1 in BLM- and EXO1-dependent resection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/
How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

by Alissa Nolden,University of Massachusetts AmherstAlissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit: UMass AmherstThe simple pleasure of tasting and savoring foo

How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

by Alissa Nolden,University of Massachusetts AmherstAlissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit: UMass AmherstThe simple pleasure of tasting and savoring foo
A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCyclosporin H Improves the Transduction of CD34+ Cells with an Anti-Sickling Globin Vector, a Possible Therapeutic Approach for Sickle Cell Disease. Credit: Mary Ann Liebe

A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCyclosporin H Improves the Transduction of CD34+ Cells with an Anti-Sickling Globin Vector, a Possible Therapeutic Approach for Sickle Cell Disease. Credit: Mary Ann Liebe
Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cel

Study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with increased immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cel
Future cancer treatment and fertility discussed in comprehensive review

Future cancer treatment and fertility discussed in comprehensive review

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:European Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2024.114010In recent years, the treatment landscape for solid tumors has undergone a notable chang

Future cancer treatment and fertility discussed in comprehensive review

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:European Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2024.114010In recent years, the treatment landscape for solid tumors has undergone a notable chang