AI model uses serial imaging to predict lung cancer therapy response

(HealthDay)—For patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), deep-learning networks integrating computed tomography (CT) scans at multiple time points can improve clinical outcom

Updated on: March 30,2024

AI model uses serial imaging to predict lung cancer therapy response

(HealthDay)—For patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), deep-learning networks integrating computed tomography (CT) scans at multiple time points can improve clinical outcom

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study suggests a way to re-energize tired T cells when treating cancer, viral infections

by Ohio State University Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDA new study by researche

Updated on: February 20,2024

Study suggests a way to re-energize tired T cells when treating cancer, viral infections

by Ohio State University Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDA new study by researche

Updated on:February 20,2024

Late effects of treatment hinder independence of adult survivors of childhood brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCorresponding author Tara Brinkman, PhD, and Gregory Armstrong, MD, MSCE, investigated six aspects of independence among St. Jude Lifetime Cohort parti

Updated on: April 10,2024

Late effects of treatment hinder independence of adult survivors of childhood brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCorresponding author Tara Brinkman, PhD, and Gregory Armstrong, MD, MSCE, investigated six aspects of independence among St. Jude Lifetime Cohort parti

Updated on:April 10,2024

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Updated on: April 18,2024

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Updated on:April 18,2024

Expert discusses the deeper complexities of cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeeta Mehta studies cancer not simply as masses of cells but as structured organs with multiple cell types that communicate with each other and i

Updated on: April 01,2024

Expert discusses the deeper complexities of cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeeta Mehta studies cancer not simply as masses of cells but as structured organs with multiple cell types that communicate with each other and i

Updated on:April 01,2024

Epigenetic mechanism associated with clinical outcome and therapeutic vulnerability in liver cancer

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteNSUN7 epigenetic loss occurs in human primary HCC tumors in association with worse clinical outcome. (A) Percentage of NSUN7 methylation in the TCGA

Updated on: February 18,2024

Epigenetic mechanism associated with clinical outcome and therapeutic vulnerability in liver cancer

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteNSUN7 epigenetic loss occurs in human primary HCC tumors in association with worse clinical outcome. (A) Percentage of NSUN7 methylation in the TCGA

Updated on:February 18,2024

Scientists target glioma cancer stem cells, which could improve patient survival

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterThis photo illustrates the effect of secretion inhibitors on the growth of high-grade glial tumors in mice. The top row show tumors grown in the absence of se

Updated on: March 06,2024

Scientists target glioma cancer stem cells, which could improve patient survival

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterThis photo illustrates the effect of secretion inhibitors on the growth of high-grade glial tumors in mice. The top row show tumors grown in the absence of se

Updated on:March 06,2024

Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeColonies of Candida tropicalis. Credit: Jennifer Conrad and the Iliev labThe presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts—and may even help drive—worse cance

Updated on: January 30,2024

Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeColonies of Candida tropicalis. Credit: Jennifer Conrad and the Iliev labThe presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts—and may even help drive—worse cance

Updated on:January 30,2024

Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team at Duke Health has identified a set of biomarkers that could help distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are l

Updated on: January 04,2024

Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team at Duke Health has identified a set of biomarkers that could help distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are l

Updated on:January 04,2024

Study finds older cancer patients would benefit from geriatric assessment screening

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoEORTC QLQ C30 global health subscale QOL over time. Model predicted QOL stratified by curative versus palliative on the basis of our latent growth curve mo

Updated on: February 01,2024

Study finds older cancer patients would benefit from geriatric assessment screening

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoEORTC QLQ C30 global health subscale QOL over time. Model predicted QOL stratified by curative versus palliative on the basis of our latent growth curve mo

Updated on:February 01,2024

Salmonella research unlocks the potential of bacteria to treat bowel cancer

byUniversity of GlasgowTILs from mice treated with Salmonella are functionally defective. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44321-024-00159-2Fighting bowel cancer w

Updated on: December 01,2024

Salmonella research unlocks the potential of bacteria to treat bowel cancer

byUniversity of GlasgowTILs from mice treated with Salmonella are functionally defective. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44321-024-00159-2Fighting bowel cancer w

Updated on:December 01,2024

Cancer detection recovered following pandemic disruptions

by Lori SolomonOverall, cancer detection in the United States recovered meaningfully in 2021 following substantial disruptions in 2020, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 14 in

Updated on: November 09,2024

Cancer detection recovered following pandemic disruptions

by Lori SolomonOverall, cancer detection in the United States recovered meaningfully in 2021 following substantial disruptions in 2020, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 14 in

Updated on:November 09,2024