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Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

byUniversity College CorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even aft

Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

byUniversity College CorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even aft
Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityResearchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for famil

Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityResearchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for famil
Study quantifies impact of NCI-sponsored trials on clinical cancer care

Study quantifies impact of NCI-sponsored trials on clinical cancer care

by National Cancer InstituteA study shows that 82 of 182 phase 3 clinical trials led by SWOG or by other NCTN groups with SWOG participation were 'practice influential'. Credit: National

Study quantifies impact of NCI-sponsored trials on clinical cancer care

by National Cancer InstituteA study shows that 82 of 182 phase 3 clinical trials led by SWOG or by other NCTN groups with SWOG participation were 'practice influential'. Credit: National
Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc
Researchers find neurons work as a team to process social interactions

Researchers find neurons work as a team to process social interactions

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that a part of the brain associated with working memory and multisensory

Researchers find neurons work as a team to process social interactions

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that a part of the brain associated with working memory and multisensory
Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

by Yale Cancer CenterPercentage of various school age groups who vaped in the past 30 days. Blue lines indicate data from the NYTS (51, 52, 54–60), and red lines indicate data from the MTF survey (53)

Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

by Yale Cancer CenterPercentage of various school age groups who vaped in the past 30 days. Blue lines indicate data from the NYTS (51, 52, 54–60), and red lines indicate data from the MTF survey (53)
Infections from a diarrhea-causing parasite are on the rise in the UK, but experts aren't quite sure why

Infections from a diarrhea-causing parasite are on the rise in the UK, but experts aren't quite sure why

by Paul Hunter,The ConversationLaboratory notifications of Cryptosporidium species in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, by week of specimen, 2023. Credit:Eurosurveillance(2023). D

Infections from a diarrhea-causing parasite are on the rise in the UK, but experts aren't quite sure why

by Paul Hunter,The ConversationLaboratory notifications of Cryptosporidium species in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, by week of specimen, 2023. Credit:Eurosurveillance(2023). D
Woman sues L'Oreal over claim hair straightener spurred uterine cancer

Woman sues L'Oreal over claim hair straightener spurred uterine cancer

by Cara MurezA Missouri woman has sued L'Oréal and several other beauty product companies, alleging that their hair-straightening products caused heruterine cancer.Thelawsuitclai

Woman sues L'Oreal over claim hair straightener spurred uterine cancer

by Cara MurezA Missouri woman has sued L'Oréal and several other beauty product companies, alleging that their hair-straightening products caused heruterine cancer.Thelawsuitclai
Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Compared with non-drink

Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Compared with non-drink
Addressing higher colon cancer rates in rural areas

Addressing higher colon cancer rates in rural areas

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor health care professionals, it's maddening.The technology needed to stopcolorectal cancerbefore it turns deadly

Addressing higher colon cancer rates in rural areas

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor health care professionals, it's maddening.The technology needed to stopcolorectal cancerbefore it turns deadly
Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit
Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft