Microdosed incisional clindamycin cuts SSI after skin cancer surgery

by Elana GotkineFor patients undergoing skin cancer surgery, microdosed incisional clindamycin reduces the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs), according to a study published online May 24 in&nbsp

Updated on: January 08,2024 15

Microdosed incisional clindamycin cuts SSI after skin cancer surgery

by Elana GotkineFor patients undergoing skin cancer surgery, microdosed incisional clindamycin reduces the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs), according to a study published online May 24 in&nbsp

Updated on:January 08,2024 15

Study indicates who faces highest risk of HPV infection and anal cancer

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainPrevious sexually transmitted infectio

Updated on: January 23,2024 17

Study indicates who faces highest risk of HPV infection and anal cancer

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainPrevious sexually transmitted infectio

Updated on:January 23,2024 17

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

Updated on: May 05,2024 11

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

Updated on:May 05,2024 11

'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, Universit

Updated on: February 18,2024 16

'Most horrible' brain tumor patients falling through healthcare cracks, study shows

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, Universit

Updated on:February 18,2024 16

New research sheds light on how mesothelioma develops

byUniversity of MarylandAn asbestos fiber (stained blue) in lung tissue being surrounded by macrophages. Credit: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMesothelioma has been a high-profile di

Updated on: January 13,2024 19

New research sheds light on how mesothelioma develops

byUniversity of MarylandAn asbestos fiber (stained blue) in lung tissue being surrounded by macrophages. Credit: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMesothelioma has been a high-profile di

Updated on:January 13,2024 19

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n

Updated on: January 22,2024 15

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n

Updated on:January 22,2024 15

Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichStudy scheme depicting the plasma sample collection schedule in the different patient groups. Credit:Radiotherapy and Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.

Updated on: July 08,2024 0

Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichStudy scheme depicting the plasma sample collection schedule in the different patient groups. Credit:Radiotherapy and Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.

Updated on:July 08,2024 0

Overcoming the limits of immunotherapies

byUniversity of WürzburgKarl Petri (left) is setting up an Emmy Noether research group at the University Hospital of Würzburg with the support of the German Research Foundation. Alexandre Truber

Updated on: August 27,2024 0

Overcoming the limits of immunotherapies

byUniversity of WürzburgKarl Petri (left) is setting up an Emmy Noether research group at the University Hospital of Würzburg with the support of the German Research Foundation. Alexandre Truber

Updated on:August 27,2024 0

Study: Risk of cancer remains high for women over 50 with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mu

Updated on: February 01,2024 20

Study: Risk of cancer remains high for women over 50 with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mu

Updated on:February 01,2024 20

Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

by Duke UniversityA tiny worm cell breaking through the wall that normally holds cells in place. Credit:Development(2023). DOI: 10.1242/dev.201570What makes some cancer cells stay put

Updated on: January 30,2024 19

Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

by Duke UniversityA tiny worm cell breaking through the wall that normally holds cells in place. Credit:Development(2023). DOI: 10.1242/dev.201570What makes some cancer cells stay put

Updated on:January 30,2024 19

Renal impairment linked to worse prognosis in IgD multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with immunoglobulin D multiple myeloma (IgD MM), those with renal impairment (RI) have poorer prognosis and shorter median survival than those with no renal impairment (no

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

Renal impairment linked to worse prognosis in IgD multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with immunoglobulin D multiple myeloma (IgD MM), those with renal impairment (RI) have poorer prognosis and shorter median survival than those with no renal impairment (no

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

by Cara MurezWhile appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.Researchers built on earlier research wit

Updated on: December 28,2023 10

Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

by Cara MurezWhile appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.Researchers built on earlier research wit

Updated on:December 28,2023 10