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Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in a Southern state that expanded access to Medicaid were more likely to receive tr

Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in a Southern state that expanded access to Medicaid were more likely to receive tr
Researchers map activity of inherited gene variants linked to prostate cancer

Researchers map activity of inherited gene variants linked to prostate cancer

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUT Southwestern researchers have identified the molecular function of 87 inherited genetic variants that affect the risk of prost

Researchers map activity of inherited gene variants linked to prostate cancer

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUT Southwestern researchers have identified the molecular function of 87 inherited genetic variants that affect the risk of prost
South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA worldwide search is on to find blood donors with a rare genetic variation to help save a 2-year-old South Florida girl battling cancer.Zainab Mughal has neuroblastoma and ne

South Florida girl in need of rare blood to fight cancer

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA worldwide search is on to find blood donors with a rare genetic variation to help save a 2-year-old South Florida girl battling cancer.Zainab Mughal has neuroblastoma and ne
Researchers develop antibodies that alleviate 'cancer cachexia' in patients

Researchers develop antibodies that alleviate 'cancer cachexia' in patients

by Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyA DGIST research team led by Professor Kyungmoo Yea of the Department of New Biology de

Researchers develop antibodies that alleviate 'cancer cachexia' in patients

by Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and TechnologyA DGIST research team led by Professor Kyungmoo Yea of the Department of New Biology de
Thousands of cervical screening samples are waiting to be tested, says report

Thousands of cervical screening samples are waiting to be tested, says report

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 150,000 cervical screening samples were waiting to be tested by NHS laboratories across England last year, according to a report.A study fr

Thousands of cervical screening samples are waiting to be tested, says report

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 150,000 cervical screening samples were waiting to be tested by NHS laboratories across England last year, according to a report.A study fr
Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent
Study reveals CREB3's role in hepatocellular carcinoma suppression via AKT signaling

Study reveals CREB3's role in hepatocellular carcinoma suppression via AKT signaling

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationExpression of CREB3 is decreased in HCC tissues and correlated with better clinical outcome. (A) mRNA expression of CREB3 in HCC tiss

Study reveals CREB3's role in hepatocellular carcinoma suppression via AKT signaling

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationExpression of CREB3 is decreased in HCC tissues and correlated with better clinical outcome. (A) mRNA expression of CREB3 in HCC tiss
Clinical trial finds new drug significantly extends lives of breast cancer patients

Clinical trial finds new drug significantly extends lives of breast cancer patients

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichKaplan–Meier analysis of key efficacy endpoints in patients with baseline BMs. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03261-7Pa

Clinical trial finds new drug significantly extends lives of breast cancer patients

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichKaplan–Meier analysis of key efficacy endpoints in patients with baseline BMs. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03261-7Pa
Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

by University of QueenslandReticular naevi pattern (left) Gene variations: MTAP, PLA2G6, MITF. Globular naevi pattern (right) Gene variations: IRF4. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversity of

Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

by University of QueenslandReticular naevi pattern (left) Gene variations: MTAP, PLA2G6, MITF. Globular naevi pattern (right) Gene variations: IRF4. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversity of
Study: Race, ethnicity may play a role in cause of liver cancer

Study: Race, ethnicity may play a role in cause of liver cancer

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of liver cancer has identified racial and ethnic differences and emerging trends for thi

Study: Race, ethnicity may play a role in cause of liver cancer

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of liver cancer has identified racial and ethnic differences and emerging trends for thi
Avoid food poisoning this holiday season

Avoid food poisoning this holiday season

by Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller sThe last thing a holiday host wants is to have guests get food poisoning from the feast they've set.That's whyfood safetyis particularl

Avoid food poisoning this holiday season

by Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller sThe last thing a holiday host wants is to have guests get food poisoning from the feast they've set.That's whyfood safetyis particularl
New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias