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Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and SpreadByLaurie Fickman713-743-8454n the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnor

Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and SpreadByLaurie Fickman713-743-8454n the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnor
Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

September 13, 2023Kyle DohertyThe addition of the PD-L1 inhibitor atezolizumab to bevacizumab and platinum-based chemotherapy did not result in a statistically significant progression-free survival be

Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

September 13, 2023Kyle DohertyThe addition of the PD-L1 inhibitor atezolizumab to bevacizumab and platinum-based chemotherapy did not result in a statistically significant progression-free survival be
Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), acco

Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), acco
Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Institute of Cancer ResearchMore targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, acco

Radiotherapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Institute of Cancer ResearchMore targeted forms of radiotherapy can effectively treat bladder cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, acco
Imaging technique can observe specialized cancer treatment in breast cancer models

Imaging technique can observe specialized cancer treatment in breast cancer models

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor nearly a century, scientific evidence has shown that the use of specific bacteria to target cancer tumors and t

Imaging technique can observe specialized cancer treatment in breast cancer models

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor nearly a century, scientific evidence has shown that the use of specific bacteria to target cancer tumors and t
Cevidoplenib Elicits Platelet Responses in Persistent or Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia

Cevidoplenib Elicits Platelet Responses in Persistent or Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia

June 11, 2023Chris RyanThe novel SYK inhibitor cevidoplenib dosed at 400 mg twice per day led to robust platelet responses in patients with persistent or chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia who di

Cevidoplenib Elicits Platelet Responses in Persistent or Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia

June 11, 2023Chris RyanThe novel SYK inhibitor cevidoplenib dosed at 400 mg twice per day led to robust platelet responses in patients with persistent or chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia who di
Common genetic defect in prostate cancer inspires path to new anti-cancer drugs

Common genetic defect in prostate cancer inspires path to new anti-cancer drugs

byTemple UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike security screening to make sure nothing harmful makes its way into a crowded area, cells in the human body use checkpoints to control their growt

Common genetic defect in prostate cancer inspires path to new anti-cancer drugs

byTemple UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike security screening to make sure nothing harmful makes its way into a crowded area, cells in the human body use checkpoints to control their growt
AstraZeneca to Discontinue Moxetumomab Pasudotox in US for Hairy Cell Leukemia

AstraZeneca to Discontinue Moxetumomab Pasudotox in US for Hairy Cell Leukemia

January 13, 2023Chris RyanMoxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk will be permanently discontinued in the United States market for the treatment of relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.Hairy Cell Leukemia (Kate

AstraZeneca to Discontinue Moxetumomab Pasudotox in US for Hairy Cell Leukemia

January 13, 2023Chris RyanMoxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk will be permanently discontinued in the United States market for the treatment of relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.Hairy Cell Leukemia (Kate
Researchers identify 'switch' to activate cancer cell death

Researchers identify 'switch' to activate cancer cell death

byUC DavisAntigen-positive tumor cell (blue, left) is a direct target of CAR T-cells (light red) due to high-affinity antibody-antigen contacts. On the contrary, an antigen-negative tumor cell (

Researchers identify 'switch' to activate cancer cell death

byUC DavisAntigen-positive tumor cell (blue, left) is a direct target of CAR T-cells (light red) due to high-affinity antibody-antigen contacts. On the contrary, an antigen-negative tumor cell (
Brain tumor research could help future precision medicine

Brain tumor research could help future precision medicine

byUniversity of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research on brain tumors could improve patient diagnosis and treatment options as part of a precision medicine approach. Brain tumors are the

Brain tumor research could help future precision medicine

byUniversity of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research on brain tumors could improve patient diagnosis and treatment options as part of a precision medicine approach. Brain tumors are the
Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or tap? The facts behind five water myths

Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or tap? The facts behind five water myths

by Oliver A.H. Jones,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe know theimportance of staying hydrated, especially in hot weather. But even for something as simple as a drink of

Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or tap? The facts behind five water myths

by Oliver A.H. Jones,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe know theimportance of staying hydrated, especially in hot weather. But even for something as simple as a drink of
Novel tool helps differentiate between cancerous and healthy cells for AML

Novel tool helps differentiate between cancerous and healthy cells for AML

Spanish scientists have developed a new method to identify between cancerous and healthy cells for cases of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).Researchers from Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain, h

Novel tool helps differentiate between cancerous and healthy cells for AML

Spanish scientists have developed a new method to identify between cancerous and healthy cells for cases of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).Researchers from Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain, h