New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAn illustration of how the R2KD tool works Credit: Dr Maggie Liu, first authorResearchers have developed an investigative procedure that makes the early stages of d

Updated on: January 11,2024

New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAn illustration of how the R2KD tool works Credit: Dr Maggie Liu, first authorResearchers have developed an investigative procedure that makes the early stages of d

Updated on:January 11,2024

Peripheral surrogates of tumor burden to guide therapeutic strategies for HPV-associated malignancies

by Impact Journals LLCTumor intrinsic and extrinsic factors in the periphery that can serve as proxies of tumor burden. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28487A new review

Updated on: January 22,2024

Peripheral surrogates of tumor burden to guide therapeutic strategies for HPV-associated malignancies

by Impact Journals LLCTumor intrinsic and extrinsic factors in the periphery that can serve as proxies of tumor burden. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28487A new review

Updated on:January 22,2024

Startup to commercialize blood test for most major cancers

by Paul Tumarkin,University of ArizonaCredit: University of ArizonaWhen testing for such as lung cancer disease, doctors know that tissue biopsies are necessary and potentially life-saving, thou

Updated on: April 14,2024

Startup to commercialize blood test for most major cancers

by Paul Tumarkin,University of ArizonaCredit: University of ArizonaWhen testing for such as lung cancer disease, doctors know that tissue biopsies are necessary and potentially life-saving, thou

Updated on:April 14,2024

HPV immunization program cuts pre-cancer rates by more than half

by University of British ColumbiaGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaA school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia, Canada, is dramatically reducing rat

Updated on: March 01,2024

HPV immunization program cuts pre-cancer rates by more than half

by University of British ColumbiaGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaA school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia, Canada, is dramatically reducing rat

Updated on:March 01,2024

Cancer in Europe: more cases but fewer deaths

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of cancer cases has continued to rise across Europe, however mortality rates from the disease have fallen, according to the World Health Organization's "Eu

Updated on: March 06,2024

Cancer in Europe: more cases but fewer deaths

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of cancer cases has continued to rise across Europe, however mortality rates from the disease have fallen, according to the World Health Organization's "Eu

Updated on:March 06,2024

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted

Updated on: March 14,2024

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted

Updated on:March 14,2024

Doctors whose psychological needs are met associated with greater well-being in the new digital era

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCanadian researchers examined how the rapid shift to using virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted primary

Updated on: April 22,2024

Doctors whose psychological needs are met associated with greater well-being in the new digital era

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCanadian researchers examined how the rapid shift to using virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted primary

Updated on:April 22,2024

Deep learning algorithm may streamline lung cancer radiotherapy treatment

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer, the most common cancer worldwide, is targeted with radiation therapy (RT) in nearly one-half of cases. RT plannin

Updated on: January 04,2024

Deep learning algorithm may streamline lung cancer radiotherapy treatment

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer, the most common cancer worldwide, is targeted with radiation therapy (RT) in nearly one-half of cases. RT plannin

Updated on:January 04,2024

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d

Updated on: April 22,2024

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d

Updated on:April 22,2024

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

Updated on: September 27,2024

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

Updated on:September 27,2024

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2

Updated on: September 13,2024

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2

Updated on:September 13,2024

Survival similar for Black, White prostate cancer patients in clinical trial setting

by Elana GotkineFor metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), overall survival and progression-free survival are similar for Black and White patients receiving first- or second-generati

Updated on: February 03,2024

Survival similar for Black, White prostate cancer patients in clinical trial setting

by Elana GotkineFor metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), overall survival and progression-free survival are similar for Black and White patients receiving first- or second-generati

Updated on:February 03,2024