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Vaccination programs substantially reduce HPV infections and precancerous cervical lesions

Vaccination programs substantially reduce HPV infections and precancerous cervical lesions

by Laval UniversityElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainHuman papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programs have

Vaccination programs substantially reduce HPV infections and precancerous cervical lesions

by Laval UniversityElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainHuman papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programs have
Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer

Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer

Active surveillance may be a viable strategy for most diagnosed thyroid cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 15 inJAMA Oncology.Allen S. Ho, M.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical Cente

Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer

Active surveillance may be a viable strategy for most diagnosed thyroid cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 15 inJAMA Oncology.Allen S. Ho, M.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical Cente
Researchers use AI to establish molecular tumor classification and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer

Researchers use AI to establish molecular tumor classification and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer

by University of ZurichThe image-based consensus molecular subtypes (imCMS) model can be used to predict the molecular classification of each individual image region in patient tumor samples. Thi

Researchers use AI to establish molecular tumor classification and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer

by University of ZurichThe image-based consensus molecular subtypes (imCMS) model can be used to predict the molecular classification of each individual image region in patient tumor samples. Thi
Age impacts pharmacogenomics and treatment outcomes for most common form of leukemia

Age impacts pharmacogenomics and treatment outcomes for most common form of leukemia

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalJun J. Yang, PhD, St. Jude Departments of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Oncology and first co-authors Zhenhua Li, PhD, and Satoshi Yoshimura

Age impacts pharmacogenomics and treatment outcomes for most common form of leukemia

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalJun J. Yang, PhD, St. Jude Departments of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Oncology and first co-authors Zhenhua Li, PhD, and Satoshi Yoshimura
Meningioma molecular profile reliably predicts tumor recurrence

Meningioma molecular profile reliably predicts tumor recurrence

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough typically benign, about one-fifth of meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumors, recur despite complete surgical removal. The

Meningioma molecular profile reliably predicts tumor recurrence

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough typically benign, about one-fifth of meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumors, recur despite complete surgical removal. The
Heart disease prevention is particularly important in cancer patients

Heart disease prevention is particularly important in cancer patients

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaBaseline cardiovascular toxicity risk assessment checklist. BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; cTn, cardiac troponin; CTR-CVT, cancer therapy-relate

Heart disease prevention is particularly important in cancer patients

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaBaseline cardiovascular toxicity risk assessment checklist. BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; cTn, cardiac troponin; CTR-CVT, cancer therapy-relate
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
Cancer risk found to be higher in asthma patients

Cancer risk found to be higher in asthma patients

by Lori SolomonPeople with asthma are more likely to develop cancer, particularly those not using inhaled steroids, according to a study published online March 31 inCancer Medicine.Yi Guo, Ph.D.

Cancer risk found to be higher in asthma patients

by Lori SolomonPeople with asthma are more likely to develop cancer, particularly those not using inhaled steroids, according to a study published online March 31 inCancer Medicine.Yi Guo, Ph.D.
Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a good outcome of their disease. After two years of chemotherapy tre

Extending chemo slashes risk of aggressive childhood leukemia coming back

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a good outcome of their disease. After two years of chemotherapy tre
Selective protection of normal cells from chemotherapy, while killing drug-resistant cancer cells

Selective protection of normal cells from chemotherapy, while killing drug-resistant cancer cells

by Impact JournalsCaspase inhibitors (CI) selectively protect normal cells from chemotherapy-induced apoptosis, without protection multidrug-resistant cancer cells. Flavopiridol (shown in red, as a cy

Selective protection of normal cells from chemotherapy, while killing drug-resistant cancer cells

by Impact JournalsCaspase inhibitors (CI) selectively protect normal cells from chemotherapy-induced apoptosis, without protection multidrug-resistant cancer cells. Flavopiridol (shown in red, as a cy
Study reveals how diet and probiotics boost melanoma immunotherapy response

Study reveals how diet and probiotics boost melanoma immunotherapy response

by University of PittsburghMarlies Meisel, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and member of the Cancer Immunology and Im

Study reveals how diet and probiotics boost melanoma immunotherapy response

by University of PittsburghMarlies Meisel, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and member of the Cancer Immunology and Im