Combining immunotherapy with KRAS inhibitor eliminates advanced KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer in preclinical models

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Updated on: January 30,2024

Combining immunotherapy with KRAS inhibitor eliminates advanced KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer in preclinical models

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Updated on:January 30,2024

Liver cancer study encourages caution with certain gene therapies

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.10.004Research led by Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D., has

Updated on: December 22,2023

Liver cancer study encourages caution with certain gene therapies

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.10.004Research led by Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D., has

Updated on:December 22,2023

Insurance disparities ID'd in diagnosis of late-stage melanoma

For nonelderly adults in the United States, having Medicaid or no health insurance is associated with increased odds of being diagnosed with late-stage melanoma compared with having private insurance,

Updated on: December 22,2023

Insurance disparities ID'd in diagnosis of late-stage melanoma

For nonelderly adults in the United States, having Medicaid or no health insurance is associated with increased odds of being diagnosed with late-stage melanoma compared with having private insurance,

Updated on:December 22,2023

Performance on exercise test predicts risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPerformance on an exercise test predicts the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other causes, reports a study present

Updated on: May 05,2024

Performance on exercise test predicts risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPerformance on an exercise test predicts the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other causes, reports a study present

Updated on:May 05,2024

Concerns around sex, fertility often ignored in breast cancer care: Survey

by Cara MurezShehzin Tietjen was 27 years old when she felt a lump in one of her breasts while in the shower.That discovery led to a confirmation ofbreast cancer, an unexpected jolt at her age.

Updated on: December 21,2023

Concerns around sex, fertility often ignored in breast cancer care: Survey

by Cara MurezShehzin Tietjen was 27 years old when she felt a lump in one of her breasts while in the shower.That discovery led to a confirmation ofbreast cancer, an unexpected jolt at her age.

Updated on:December 21,2023

Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial, published inOncosciencetitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer,&quo

Updated on: July 17,2024

Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial, published inOncosciencetitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer,&quo

Updated on:July 17,2024

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on: July 17,2024

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on:July 17,2024

Simple laser treatments may prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the development of basal ce

Updated on: December 26,2023

Simple laser treatments may prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the development of basal ce

Updated on:December 26,2023

Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South WalesCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the associat

Updated on: March 25,2024

Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South WalesCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the associat

Updated on:March 25,2024

Novel treatment regimen for FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia shows promise in new study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUp to 30% of patients newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have an FLT3 gene

Updated on: March 22,2024

Novel treatment regimen for FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia shows promise in new study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUp to 30% of patients newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have an FLT3 gene

Updated on:March 22,2024

Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkEsophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus—a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach—is on

Updated on: January 08,2024

Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkEsophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus—a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach—is on

Updated on:January 08,2024

Drug-resistant tuberculosis responds rapidly to bedaquiline-based second-line therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMycobacterium tuberculosis. Credit: United States Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPatients who have drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) have a similar micro

Updated on: May 26,2024

Drug-resistant tuberculosis responds rapidly to bedaquiline-based second-line therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMycobacterium tuberculosis. Credit: United States Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPatients who have drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) have a similar micro

Updated on:May 26,2024