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New therapeutic strategy for chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

New therapeutic strategy for chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

byThe Wistar InstituteDr. Rugang Zhang. Credit: The Wistar InstituteA study from The Wistar Institute demonstrated that NAMPT, an enzyme critical for NAD+ biosynthesis, mediates selection of ste

New therapeutic strategy for chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

byThe Wistar InstituteDr. Rugang Zhang. Credit: The Wistar InstituteA study from The Wistar Institute demonstrated that NAMPT, an enzyme critical for NAD+ biosynthesis, mediates selection of ste
Disorderly DNA helps cancer cells evade treatment

Disorderly DNA helps cancer cells evade treatment

byNorthwestern UniversityWhen the chromatin packing is heterogenous and disordered, a cell demonstrates more plasticity. Credit: Northwestern UniversityEach cell in the human body holds a full t

Disorderly DNA helps cancer cells evade treatment

byNorthwestern UniversityWhen the chromatin packing is heterogenous and disordered, a cell demonstrates more plasticity. Credit: Northwestern UniversityEach cell in the human body holds a full t
Study shows clinical benefit of a new way of treating advanced ER+ breast cancer

Study shows clinical benefit of a new way of treating advanced ER+ breast cancer

by University of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research paper published today inThe Lancet Oncologydemonstrates that the drug enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor m

Study shows clinical benefit of a new way of treating advanced ER+ breast cancer

by University of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research paper published today inThe Lancet Oncologydemonstrates that the drug enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor m
Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

by Impact Journals LLCProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA new editorial paper was published inOncotargettitled "Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate

Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

by Impact Journals LLCProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA new editorial paper was published inOncotargettitled "Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate
Obstacles for breast cancer prevention in high-risk Black women

Obstacles for breast cancer prevention in high-risk Black women

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women at high risk of breast cancer face a variety of obstacles that may keep them from care that could prevent ca

Obstacles for breast cancer prevention in high-risk Black women

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women at high risk of breast cancer face a variety of obstacles that may keep them from care that could prevent ca
Biomarker blood test confirms remission in patients with HPV+ oral cancer

Biomarker blood test confirms remission in patients with HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyA highly sensitive blood test that detects minute traces of cancer-specific DNA has been shown to accurately determine whether patients with HPV-related

Biomarker blood test confirms remission in patients with HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyA highly sensitive blood test that detects minute traces of cancer-specific DNA has been shown to accurately determine whether patients with HPV-related
Peripheral blood haplo-SCT feasible for leukemia patients 70 years and older

Peripheral blood haplo-SCT feasible for leukemia patients 70 years and older

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)/myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) aged 70 years and older, haploidentical stem cell transplantation (Haplo-SCT) using a nonmyeloablative co

Peripheral blood haplo-SCT feasible for leukemia patients 70 years and older

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)/myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) aged 70 years and older, haploidentical stem cell transplantation (Haplo-SCT) using a nonmyeloablative co
As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss

As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss

by Mandy Conrad,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, thenZepboundis reaching Taylor Swift rank

As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss

by Mandy Conrad,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, thenZepboundis reaching Taylor Swift rank
Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, the majority of individuals treated as children for Hodgkin lymphoma who are now in their 30s

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, the majority of individuals treated as children for Hodgkin lymphoma who are now in their 30s
Anti-PF4 Immunothrombosis Absent Proximate Heparin or Adenovirus Vector Vaccine Exposure

Anti-PF4 Immunothrombosis Absent Proximate Heparin or Adenovirus Vector Vaccine Exposure

February 2024Lara C. Pullen, PhDNew research reveals that patients with thrombocytopenia, thrombosis, and very high D-dimer levels could have platelet-activating vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopeni

Anti-PF4 Immunothrombosis Absent Proximate Heparin or Adenovirus Vector Vaccine Exposure

February 2024Lara C. Pullen, PhDNew research reveals that patients with thrombocytopenia, thrombosis, and very high D-dimer levels could have platelet-activating vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopeni
Major response to immunotherapy in early-stage mismatch repair deficient colon cancer

Major response to immunotherapy in early-stage mismatch repair deficient colon cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit:Annals of OncologyPre-operative treatment with a combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and ipilimumab achieves major patho

Major response to immunotherapy in early-stage mismatch repair deficient colon cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit:Annals of OncologyPre-operative treatment with a combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and ipilimumab achieves major patho
Large study finds telehealth is as safe as a visit to the clinic for abortion pills

Large study finds telehealth is as safe as a visit to the clinic for abortion pills

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large national study has found that video visits, texting and mailing pills are all effective, as the U.S. Supreme Co

Large study finds telehealth is as safe as a visit to the clinic for abortion pills

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large national study has found that video visits, texting and mailing pills are all effective, as the U.S. Supreme Co