Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome,

Oncology June 04,2024

Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome,

Oncology June 04,2024

Researchers complete largest genomic analysis of Merkel cell carcinoma patients

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin tumor that is diagnosed in approximately 2,000 people each

Oncology June 04,2024

Researchers complete largest genomic analysis of Merkel cell carcinoma patients

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin tumor that is diagnosed in approximately 2,000 people each

Oncology June 04,2024

Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineEvidence of disease activity detected in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) predicts radiographic melanoma progression. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cance

Oncology June 04,2024

Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineEvidence of disease activity detected in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) predicts radiographic melanoma progression. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cance

Oncology June 04,2024

Researchers find effective drug combinations for glioblastoma in mice

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreTelomeres (red) in mouse embryonic fibroblasts; DNA damage (green) caused by ERK inhibition. ERK is an enzyme in the RAS pathway whose inhibition lea

Oncology June 04,2024

Researchers find effective drug combinations for glioblastoma in mice

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreTelomeres (red) in mouse embryonic fibroblasts; DNA damage (green) caused by ERK inhibition. ERK is an enzyme in the RAS pathway whose inhibition lea

Oncology June 04,2024

Study finds neighborhood poverty and crowding associated with higher rates of COVID-19 in pregnancy

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeighborhood characteristics, including poverty and crowding within homes, were associated with higher rates of SARS-CoV

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Study finds neighborhood poverty and crowding associated with higher rates of COVID-19 in pregnancy

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeighborhood characteristics, including poverty and crowding within homes, were associated with higher rates of SARS-CoV

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalBlack non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalBlack non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Maternal transmission of COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, study finds

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainTransmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vagina

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Maternal transmission of COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, study finds

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainTransmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vagina

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds

by Public Library of ScienceWomen with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have a five-fold increased risk of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) later in life compared to women who don't develop pre-

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds

by Public Library of ScienceWomen with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have a five-fold increased risk of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) later in life compared to women who don't develop pre-

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Study finds COVID-19 infection during pregnancy leads to distinct immune changes in mothers and babies

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a collaborative study, Cleveland Clinic researchers sought to understand how COVID-19 infection affects pregnant mothers and their children.

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Study finds COVID-19 infection during pregnancy leads to distinct immune changes in mothers and babies

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a collaborative study, Cleveland Clinic researchers sought to understand how COVID-19 infection affects pregnant mothers and their children.

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Study finds some women may be at higher risk of death from COVID-19

by Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore men than women are dying from COVID-19. Many studies suggest that hormones may give women the upper hand. But not all wome

OB & GYN June 04,2024

Study finds some women may be at higher risk of death from COVID-19

by Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore men than women are dying from COVID-19. Many studies suggest that hormones may give women the upper hand. But not all wome

OB & GYN June 04,2024