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Researchers identify novel oncogenic function for receptor linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers identify novel oncogenic function for receptor linked to Alzheimer's disease

by University of TurkuCredit: CC0 Public DomainCommon and rare SORLA single nucleotide polymorphisms have been associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease. So far, SORLA has been m

Researchers identify novel oncogenic function for receptor linked to Alzheimer's disease

by University of TurkuCredit: CC0 Public DomainCommon and rare SORLA single nucleotide polymorphisms have been associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease. So far, SORLA has been m
Researchers unveil the origin of second pediatric cancers and chemotherapy-induced mutations in healthy tissues

Researchers unveil the origin of second pediatric cancers and chemotherapy-induced mutations in healthy tissues

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)The origin of second solid tumors of cases 3 (A–D) and 4 (E–F). A, Eight years after the development of NB, the child presented with MRT. B

Researchers unveil the origin of second pediatric cancers and chemotherapy-induced mutations in healthy tissues

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)The origin of second solid tumors of cases 3 (A–D) and 4 (E–F). A, Eight years after the development of NB, the child presented with MRT. B
Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.
Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo gain a clearer understanding of the differences between childhood cancer patients when it comes to the impact of ra

Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo gain a clearer understanding of the differences between childhood cancer patients when it comes to the impact of ra
Study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

Study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

by Anne Doerr,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comThe checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) increases the survival time of patients with advanced head and neck cancers, according to a

Study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

by Anne Doerr,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comThe checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) increases the survival time of patients with advanced head and neck cancers, according to a
Sugary drinks could raise your odds for fatal cancers: Study

Sugary drinks could raise your odds for fatal cancers: Study

New research offers yet another reason why Americans should cut back on their soda consumption: Drinking too manysugary beveragesmay increase the risk of death from cancer."Unfortunat

Sugary drinks could raise your odds for fatal cancers: Study

New research offers yet another reason why Americans should cut back on their soda consumption: Drinking too manysugary beveragesmay increase the risk of death from cancer."Unfortunat
New research: Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors

New research: Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors

by Mary Philip and Michael Rudloff,The ConversationThis microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). Credit:Alex Rit

New research: Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors

by Mary Philip and Michael Rudloff,The ConversationThis microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). Credit:Alex Rit
Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

by European Society for Medical OncologyTwo studies to be reported at ELCC 2019 provide new insights on the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell l

Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

by European Society for Medical OncologyTwo studies to be reported at ELCC 2019 provide new insights on the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell l
Researchers discover how malignant melanoma eludes immune cells

Researchers discover how malignant melanoma eludes immune cells

by Alan Dove,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.014Malignant melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer, deploys an elegan

Researchers discover how malignant melanoma eludes immune cells

by Alan Dove,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.014Malignant melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer, deploys an elegan
Study: GPs managing more skin cancer cases as cost of treatment climbs in Australia

Study: GPs managing more skin cancer cases as cost of treatment climbs in Australia

by University of Sydney(A) Proportion of different skin cancer-related conditions managed in general practice, 2000–2016. (B) Management rate per 1,000 encounters of all skin cancer-related condi

Study: GPs managing more skin cancer cases as cost of treatment climbs in Australia

by University of Sydney(A) Proportion of different skin cancer-related conditions managed in general practice, 2000–2016. (B) Management rate per 1,000 encounters of all skin cancer-related condi
Colorectal and pancreatic cancer rates up 10% in last 30 years, major study reveals

Colorectal and pancreatic cancer rates up 10% in last 30 years, major study reveals

by Spink HealthCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The results of a major study across 195 countries, presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019, indicate

Colorectal and pancreatic cancer rates up 10% in last 30 years, major study reveals

by Spink HealthCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The results of a major study across 195 countries, presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019, indicate
Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of oxygen, or hypoxia, is a biological stressor that occurs under various conditions such as wound healing and stroke. To rescue the

Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of oxygen, or hypoxia, is a biological stressor that occurs under various conditions such as wound healing and stroke. To rescue the