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Bioengineered antibodies target mutant HER2 proteins

Bioengineered antibodies target mutant HER2 proteins

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some proteins, a single mutation, or change in its DNA instructions, is all it takes to tip the balance between functioning normally and

Bioengineered antibodies target mutant HER2 proteins

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some proteins, a single mutation, or change in its DNA instructions, is all it takes to tip the balance between functioning normally and
Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P
Minorities face longer wait times for vital lung cancer treatment, study finds

Minorities face longer wait times for vital lung cancer treatment, study finds

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has revealed significant racial disparities in how quickly minorities with the most common form of lung cancer receive potent

Minorities face longer wait times for vital lung cancer treatment, study finds

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has revealed significant racial disparities in how quickly minorities with the most common form of lung cancer receive potent
Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), which precede anal cancer, is much higher in women living with HIV than

Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), which precede anal cancer, is much higher in women living with HIV than
Researchers identify enzyme that suppresses immune system in breast cancer

Researchers identify enzyme that suppresses immune system in breast cancer

by Duke University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T

Researchers identify enzyme that suppresses immune system in breast cancer

by Duke University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T
Study: Cannabis use disorder increasing among veterans with psychiatric disorders

Study: Cannabis use disorder increasing among veterans with psychiatric disorders

by American Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch publishedinThe American Journal of Psychiatryfinds that during a period of increasing cannabis use i

Study: Cannabis use disorder increasing among veterans with psychiatric disorders

by American Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch publishedinThe American Journal of Psychiatryfinds that during a period of increasing cannabis use i
Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

by FreshscienceNoushin is looking to trial her UV sensor in the field by 2022.Credit: Dr Leila KhanjaniBetween your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how d

Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

by FreshscienceNoushin is looking to trial her UV sensor in the field by 2022.Credit: Dr Leila KhanjaniBetween your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how d
Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:
Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransportation to and from cancer centers for outpatient cancer treatments has been identified as one of the two most impactful out-of-pocket costs th

Hospital parking fees contribute to financial toxicity for cancer patients

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransportation to and from cancer centers for outpatient cancer treatments has been identified as one of the two most impactful out-of-pocket costs th
Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis
Researchers identify a process responsible for therapeutic resistance in breast cancer

Researchers identify a process responsible for therapeutic resistance in breast cancer

by McGill UniversityMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainResearchers at the Lady Davis Institute have identified a key protein that is

Researchers identify a process responsible for therapeutic resistance in breast cancer

by McGill UniversityMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainResearchers at the Lady Davis Institute have identified a key protein that is
Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has illumina

Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has illumina