Direct oral anticoagulant therapy found to be feasible for cancer patients

by Lori SolomonDirect oral anticoagulant (DOAC) treatment is noninferior to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for preventing recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients, according to a

Updated on: February 18,2024

Direct oral anticoagulant therapy found to be feasible for cancer patients

by Lori SolomonDirect oral anticoagulant (DOAC) treatment is noninferior to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for preventing recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients, according to a

Updated on:February 18,2024

Research sheds important light on the metastasis of neuroblastoma

by Paul Wiggins, Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaCredit: Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaNeuroblastoma can grow and spread in the body very aggressively, making it very difficult to

Updated on: May 31,2024

Research sheds important light on the metastasis of neuroblastoma

by Paul Wiggins, Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaCredit: Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaNeuroblastoma can grow and spread in the body very aggressively, making it very difficult to

Updated on:May 31,2024

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o

Updated on: February 18,2024

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o

Updated on:February 18,2024

Predicting condensate formation by cancer-associated fusion oncoproteins

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalOverview of the fusion oncoprotein (FO) database (FOdb). Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41655-2Many cancers ar

Updated on: January 07,2024

Predicting condensate formation by cancer-associated fusion oncoproteins

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalOverview of the fusion oncoprotein (FO) database (FOdb). Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41655-2Many cancers ar

Updated on:January 07,2024

Study identifies potential combination therapy for testing in deadly brain cancer

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.08.014A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a combination of three existing dr

Updated on: February 01,2024

Study identifies potential combination therapy for testing in deadly brain cancer

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.08.014A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a combination of three existing dr

Updated on:February 01,2024

Researchers map the effects of dietary nutrients on disease

by The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers gathered experimental data to put into the model by measuring the levels of gene expression in liver and liver tumours from mice that had been fed either

Updated on: February 03,2024

Researchers map the effects of dietary nutrients on disease

by The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers gathered experimental data to put into the model by measuring the levels of gene expression in liver and liver tumours from mice that had been fed either

Updated on:February 03,2024

New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityJamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYou may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to yo

Updated on: January 13,2024

New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityJamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYou may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to yo

Updated on:January 13,2024

Researchers find timing, dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNormal cells (blue) entering senescence (green to yellow) or apoptosis (purple to red) after treatment with chemotherapy. Credit: Bendta

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers find timing, dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNormal cells (blue) entering senescence (green to yellow) or apoptosis (purple to red) after treatment with chemotherapy. Credit: Bendta

Updated on:February 18,2024

Imaging tumor stiffness could help enhance treatment for breast and pancreatic cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHUsing a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the stiffness of tissues gives crucial new information about

Updated on: April 07,2024

Imaging tumor stiffness could help enhance treatment for breast and pancreatic cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHUsing a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the stiffness of tissues gives crucial new information about

Updated on:April 07,2024

Book examines the circuitous history behind the investigation of cancer as a contagious illness

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRobin Scheffler and his new book, “A Contagious Cause: The American Hunt for Cancer Viruses and the Rise of Molecular Medicine.” Credit: Jon

Updated on: April 18,2024

Book examines the circuitous history behind the investigation of cancer as a contagious illness

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRobin Scheffler and his new book, “A Contagious Cause: The American Hunt for Cancer Viruses and the Rise of Molecular Medicine.” Credit: Jon

Updated on:April 18,2024

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Updated on: April 18,2024

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Updated on:April 18,2024

New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: AI-generated imageNew research by Queen's University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pande

Updated on: April 29,2024

New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: AI-generated imageNew research by Queen's University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pande

Updated on:April 29,2024