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A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r
New, revised topics released in ACR appropriateness criteria

New, revised topics released in ACR appropriateness criteria

(HealthDay)—The latest edition of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria has been released and includes 188 diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology topics, with 908 c

New, revised topics released in ACR appropriateness criteria

(HealthDay)—The latest edition of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria has been released and includes 188 diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology topics, with 908 c
Alternative molecular mechanisms observed in cancer cells

Alternative molecular mechanisms observed in cancer cells

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent anti-cancer drugs can be quite effective but too often, tumors are not fought off completely and end u

Alternative molecular mechanisms observed in cancer cells

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent anti-cancer drugs can be quite effective but too often, tumors are not fought off completely and end u
Preventing breast cancer just got easier. Will more women give these drugs a try?

Preventing breast cancer just got easier. Will more women give these drugs a try?

by Melissa Healy, Los Angeles TimesThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom

Preventing breast cancer just got easier. Will more women give these drugs a try?

by Melissa Healy, Los Angeles TimesThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom
Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaTreating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab after they've complet

Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaTreating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab after they've complet
No clear link between local food and cancer risk in glassworks areas

No clear link between local food and cancer risk in glassworks areas

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear link between cancer incidence and locally produced food from an area with a history of glass manufacture with contaminated soil,

No clear link between local food and cancer risk in glassworks areas

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear link between cancer incidence and locally produced food from an area with a history of glass manufacture with contaminated soil,
Genes responsible for sex-related differences in cancer aggressiveness found in vinegar flies

Genes responsible for sex-related differences in cancer aggressiveness found in vinegar flies

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Differences between tumours in male and female vinegar flies. Credit: Cayetano González, IRB BarcelonaAn understanding of the molecular bas

Genes responsible for sex-related differences in cancer aggressiveness found in vinegar flies

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Differences between tumours in male and female vinegar flies. Credit: Cayetano González, IRB BarcelonaAn understanding of the molecular bas
HPV DNA identified in oral cavity of 6.2 percent of teen girls

HPV DNA identified in oral cavity of 6.2 percent of teen girls

(HealthDay)—Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA is detected in the oral cavities of about 6.2 percent of sexually active female adolescents, according to a study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Netwo

HPV DNA identified in oral cavity of 6.2 percent of teen girls

(HealthDay)—Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA is detected in the oral cavities of about 6.2 percent of sexually active female adolescents, according to a study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Netwo
Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile most remote GP consultations are safe, the "Remote by Default" study finds that GP consultations conducted remotely carry

Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile most remote GP consultations are safe, the "Remote by Default" study finds that GP consultations conducted remotely carry
Number of cancer treatments provided decreased in first year of COVID-19

Number of cancer treatments provided decreased in first year of COVID-19

by Elana GotkineIn the first year of the pandemic, there was a significant decrease in the number of cancer treatments provided, resulting from a decrease in the number of cancer diagnoses, according

Number of cancer treatments provided decreased in first year of COVID-19

by Elana GotkineIn the first year of the pandemic, there was a significant decrease in the number of cancer treatments provided, resulting from a decrease in the number of cancer diagnoses, according
Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

by University of Massachusetts AmherstBacterial delivery of ovalbumin induces a specific CD8 T cell response. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1228532A Un

Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

by University of Massachusetts AmherstBacterial delivery of ovalbumin induces a specific CD8 T cell response. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1228532A Un
Herd protection against oral HPV infections seen among men

Herd protection against oral HPV infections seen among men

In unvaccinated men aged 18 to 59 years, the prevalence of vaccine-type oral human papillomavirus (HPV) decreased between 2009 to 2010 and 2015 to 2016, according to a research letter published in the

Herd protection against oral HPV infections seen among men

In unvaccinated men aged 18 to 59 years, the prevalence of vaccine-type oral human papillomavirus (HPV) decreased between 2009 to 2010 and 2015 to 2016, according to a research letter published in the