Tumor-specific therapy targets ovarian cancer

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutUConn professor Xiuling Lu with members of her lab team at the School of Pharmacy on Nov. 8, 2018. Credit: (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)Nami Therapeutic

Updated on: April 09,2024 19

Tumor-specific therapy targets ovarian cancer

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutUConn professor Xiuling Lu with members of her lab team at the School of Pharmacy on Nov. 8, 2018. Credit: (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)Nami Therapeutic

Updated on:April 09,2024 19

Deadly 'two-faced' protein drives cancer growth, cripples T-cell avengers

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDScientists have deciphered a key st

Updated on: April 09,2024 19

Deadly 'two-faced' protein drives cancer growth, cripples T-cell avengers

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDScientists have deciphered a key st

Updated on:April 09,2024 19

Delaying antibiotics for neutropenic fever may not affect survival of cancer inpatients

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer patients with neutropenic fever, delaying antibiotic treatment past 60 minutes from the time of fever detection does not reduce

Updated on: January 16,2024 10

Delaying antibiotics for neutropenic fever may not affect survival of cancer inpatients

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer patients with neutropenic fever, delaying antibiotic treatment past 60 minutes from the time of fever detection does not reduce

Updated on:January 16,2024 10

Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance

by Cancer Research UKAdding an inhibitor compound to cancer cells for analysis of how it affects cell signalling, growth and survival. Credit: the Babraham InstituteThe effectiveness of current t

Updated on: April 01,2024 15

Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance

by Cancer Research UKAdding an inhibitor compound to cancer cells for analysis of how it affects cell signalling, growth and survival. Credit: the Babraham InstituteThe effectiveness of current t

Updated on:April 01,2024 15

Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-wide observational study to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress of

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-wide observational study to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress of

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

Specifically designed diets demonstrate a 'powerful ability' to prevent tumorigenesis, delay tumor growth

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePrecision nutrition in cancer therapyPrecision nutrition takes into account genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors to develop personalized diet

Updated on: January 22,2024 15

Specifically designed diets demonstrate a 'powerful ability' to prevent tumorigenesis, delay tumor growth

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePrecision nutrition in cancer therapyPrecision nutrition takes into account genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors to develop personalized diet

Updated on:January 22,2024 15

Shortage of vital children's cancer drug stirs fear and outrage

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainA critical shortage of a chemotherapy used to treat most childhood cancers has galvanized oncologists and parents of sick children.The U.S.medical com

Updated on: April 07,2024 11

Shortage of vital children's cancer drug stirs fear and outrage

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainA critical shortage of a chemotherapy used to treat most childhood cancers has galvanized oncologists and parents of sick children.The U.S.medical com

Updated on:April 07,2024 11

Expert panel updates cancer and aging guidelines

byCity of Hope National Medical CenterWilliam Dale, M.D., Ph.D., City of Hope’s George Tsai Family Chair in Geriatric Oncology in Honor of Arti Hurria, M.D., says, "The geriatric assessment

Updated on: January 22,2024 15

Expert panel updates cancer and aging guidelines

byCity of Hope National Medical CenterWilliam Dale, M.D., Ph.D., City of Hope’s George Tsai Family Chair in Geriatric Oncology in Honor of Arti Hurria, M.D., says, "The geriatric assessment

Updated on:January 22,2024 15

Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer: study

by Jackson Holtz,University of WashingtonTimeline that shows the growth in glyphosate usage worldwide (left) and key human epidemiological studies on the herbicide (right). Credit: University of

Updated on: July 02,2024 8

Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer: study

by Jackson Holtz,University of WashingtonTimeline that shows the growth in glyphosate usage worldwide (left) and key human epidemiological studies on the herbicide (right). Credit: University of

Updated on:July 02,2024 8

Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

by University of ZurichFrequent and often incurable: Child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: University Children’s Hospital ZurichAcute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of

Updated on: July 02,2024 4

Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

by University of ZurichFrequent and often incurable: Child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: University Children’s Hospital ZurichAcute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of

Updated on:July 02,2024 4

Growth in plant-based foods industry is slowing: Where does it go from here?

by Brooks Johnson, Star TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Willa's Oat Milk launched five years ago, the plant-based market was rapidly expanding, attracting unprecedented attention and

Updated on: April 10,2024 12

Growth in plant-based foods industry is slowing: Where does it go from here?

by Brooks Johnson, Star TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Willa's Oat Milk launched five years ago, the plant-based market was rapidly expanding, attracting unprecedented attention and

Updated on:April 10,2024 12

Routine screening for pancreatic cancer not warranted, expert panel says

(HealthDay)—There's nothing to be gained by screening for pancreatic cancer in people with no signs or symptoms of the lethal tumor, according to an influential U.S. panel of experts.Looking over

Updated on: April 01,2024 13

Routine screening for pancreatic cancer not warranted, expert panel says

(HealthDay)—There's nothing to be gained by screening for pancreatic cancer in people with no signs or symptoms of the lethal tumor, according to an influential U.S. panel of experts.Looking over

Updated on:April 01,2024 13