Tracking radiation treatment in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy

by Jim Lynch,University of MichiganiRAI system schematic and the experimental setup. a, 3D schematic of the iRAI system for mapping the dose deposition in a patient during RT delivery. b, CAD vi

Updated on: January 04,2024

Tracking radiation treatment in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy

by Jim Lynch,University of MichiganiRAI system schematic and the experimental setup. a, 3D schematic of the iRAI system for mapping the dose deposition in a patient during RT delivery. b, CAD vi

Updated on:January 04,2024

Examining resistance to immunotherapy in ovarian cancer

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterTME of HGSOC at single-cell resolution.a, Overview of the MSK SPECTRUM cohort and specimen collection workflow.b, UMAP plot of cells profiled

Updated on: December 28,2023

Examining resistance to immunotherapy in ovarian cancer

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterTME of HGSOC at single-cell resolution.a, Overview of the MSK SPECTRUM cohort and specimen collection workflow.b, UMAP plot of cells profiled

Updated on:December 28,2023

Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred

Updated on: May 06,2024

Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred

Updated on:May 06,2024

New study sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening

byBrown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients receive a low-dose computed tomography screen for lung cancer, doctors can see more than just the lungs. The screening test often

Updated on: January 13,2024

New study sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening

byBrown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients receive a low-dose computed tomography screen for lung cancer, doctors can see more than just the lungs. The screening test often

Updated on:January 13,2024

Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAung Naing, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterPegilodecakin, a first-in-class drug currently in clinical trials, has shown positive safety r

Updated on: May 23,2024

Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAung Naing, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterPegilodecakin, a first-in-class drug currently in clinical trials, has shown positive safety r

Updated on:May 23,2024

Drug combination shows promise in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer

by Alhaji Janneh,Medical University of South CarolinaYueying Liu and Dr. Antonio Giordano study PLK1 inhibitors, traffic light-like signals that stop the uncontrolled growth of breast cancer cel

Updated on: May 23,2024

Drug combination shows promise in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer

by Alhaji Janneh,Medical University of South CarolinaYueying Liu and Dr. Antonio Giordano study PLK1 inhibitors, traffic light-like signals that stop the uncontrolled growth of breast cancer cel

Updated on:May 23,2024

Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

by McGill UniversityMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaMicroRNAs are tiny molecules of nucleic acid that control gene expression, acting l

Updated on: June 11,2024

Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

by McGill UniversityMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaMicroRNAs are tiny molecules of nucleic acid that control gene expression, acting l

Updated on:June 11,2024

Leveraging the power of iPS cell technology to study myeloid neoplasm

byKyoto UniversityCredit:British Journal of Haematology(2024). DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19720Using iPS cells generated from a patient with a myeloid neoplasm caused by a rare chromosomal rea

Updated on: September 27,2024

Leveraging the power of iPS cell technology to study myeloid neoplasm

byKyoto UniversityCredit:British Journal of Haematology(2024). DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19720Using iPS cells generated from a patient with a myeloid neoplasm caused by a rare chromosomal rea

Updated on:September 27,2024

Using math to better treat cancer

by University of WaterlooGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Mathematical Biology(2022). DOI: 10.1007/s00285-022-01819-yResearchers at the University of Waterloo have identified a n

Updated on: January 28,2024

Using math to better treat cancer

by University of WaterlooGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Mathematical Biology(2022). DOI: 10.1007/s00285-022-01819-yResearchers at the University of Waterloo have identified a n

Updated on:January 28,2024

Hypnotherapy may offer real benefits for cancer patient care

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: PexelsHypnotherapy could offer a host of benefits to cancer patients; however, arecent studypublished inComplementary Therapies in Clinical Prac

Updated on: July 05,2024

Hypnotherapy may offer real benefits for cancer patient care

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: PexelsHypnotherapy could offer a host of benefits to cancer patients; however, arecent studypublished inComplementary Therapies in Clinical Prac

Updated on:July 05,2024

Overcoming resistance to colon cancer treatment

byUniversity of GenevaColorectal cancer cells after treatment with FOLFOXIRI chemotherapy for 34 weeks. Cell fibers (in green) and nuclei (in blue). Credit: UNIGE-Nowak-SliwinskaColorectal cance

Updated on: December 28,2023

Overcoming resistance to colon cancer treatment

byUniversity of GenevaColorectal cancer cells after treatment with FOLFOXIRI chemotherapy for 34 weeks. Cell fibers (in green) and nuclei (in blue). Credit: UNIGE-Nowak-SliwinskaColorectal cance

Updated on:December 28,2023

New therapies have raised Medicare treatment costs for metastatic prostate cancer

byWolters Kluwer HealthTrends in the receipt of antineoplastic drugs in the first 2 years following patients’ index date. The height of the bar represents the proportion of patients receiving do

Updated on: January 15,2024

New therapies have raised Medicare treatment costs for metastatic prostate cancer

byWolters Kluwer HealthTrends in the receipt of antineoplastic drugs in the first 2 years following patients’ index date. The height of the bar represents the proportion of patients receiving do

Updated on:January 15,2024