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Deep learning and radiomics allow precise differentiation in brain tumors

Deep learning and radiomics allow precise differentiation in brain tumors

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesGeneral diagram of the proposed radiomics and radiophysiomics approach, showing the major steps: MRI data acquisition, calculation of MRI biomarker map

Deep learning and radiomics allow precise differentiation in brain tumors

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesGeneral diagram of the proposed radiomics and radiophysiomics approach, showing the major steps: MRI data acquisition, calculation of MRI biomarker map
New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

byAmerican Cancer SocietyMore people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Societ

New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

byAmerican Cancer SocietyMore people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Societ
Less lung tissue removal needed for early-stage cancer, study finds

Less lung tissue removal needed for early-stage cancer, study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageSurgery that removes only a portion of one of the five lobes that comprise a lung is as effective as the traditional surgery that removes

Less lung tissue removal needed for early-stage cancer, study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageSurgery that removes only a portion of one of the five lobes that comprise a lung is as effective as the traditional surgery that removes
Study increases check-ups for smokers at risk of lung cancer by 40 per cent

Study increases check-ups for smokers at risk of lung cancer by 40 per cent

by Kathryn Powley,University of MelbourneBy helping patients at high risk of lung cancer identify and monitor their symptoms, they are 40 per cent more likely to seek help from their doctor. Cre

Study increases check-ups for smokers at risk of lung cancer by 40 per cent

by Kathryn Powley,University of MelbourneBy helping patients at high risk of lung cancer identify and monitor their symptoms, they are 40 per cent more likely to seek help from their doctor. Cre
Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineInsurance status mediates racial and ethnic inequities in advanced-stage cervical cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online March 10 inJAMA Network Open.Hunter K. H

Insurance status mediates racial, ethnic inequities in cervical cancer, finds study

by Elana GotkineInsurance status mediates racial and ethnic inequities in advanced-stage cervical cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online March 10 inJAMA Network Open.Hunter K. H
ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

by American College of PhysiciansThree-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

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

by American College of PhysiciansThree-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
Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaTreating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab after they've complet

Adding immunotherapy after initial treatment can benefit metastatic lung cancer patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaTreating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab after they've complet
Muscle wasting severity linked to type, size and location of tumor in mice

Muscle wasting severity linked to type, size and location of tumor in mice

byPennsylvania State UniversitySkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainAbout 80% of people with cancer suffer from significant muscle

Muscle wasting severity linked to type, size and location of tumor in mice

byPennsylvania State UniversitySkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainAbout 80% of people with cancer suffer from significant muscle
Researchers help identify mechanisms by which multiple myeloma escapes targeted immunotherapy

Researchers help identify mechanisms by which multiple myeloma escapes targeted immunotherapy

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDRese

Researchers help identify mechanisms by which multiple myeloma escapes targeted immunotherapy

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDRese
Race, insurance status linked to job loss after breast cancer

Race, insurance status linked to job loss after breast cancer

by Neil Schoenherr,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Washington University in St. LouisJob loss following early-stage breast cancer diagnosis is associated with race and insurance status

Race, insurance status linked to job loss after breast cancer

by Neil Schoenherr,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Washington University in St. LouisJob loss following early-stage breast cancer diagnosis is associated with race and insurance status
Liver cancer growth tied to tryptophan intake

Liver cancer growth tied to tryptophan intake

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterSummary of our findings on Trp dependency and vulnerability in MYC-driven tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-478

Liver cancer growth tied to tryptophan intake

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterSummary of our findings on Trp dependency and vulnerability in MYC-driven tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-478
One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its

One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its