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Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

by Brandi Wampler,University of Notre DameScientist Laurie Littlepage works with graduate student Ricardo Romero Moreno in her lab at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Credit: Barbara Johnst

Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

by Brandi Wampler,University of Notre DameScientist Laurie Littlepage works with graduate student Ricardo Romero Moreno in her lab at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Credit: Barbara Johnst
Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

by Impact Journals LLCCT-scan in a coronal section showing an adenoid cystic carcinoma as an inhomogeneous mass in the rightmaxillary sinus with infiltration of neighboring structures. Credit: 2023 Du

Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

by Impact Journals LLCCT-scan in a coronal section showing an adenoid cystic carcinoma as an inhomogeneous mass in the rightmaxillary sinus with infiltration of neighboring structures. Credit: 2023 Du
Cytokine mediates obesity-related factors linked to colorectal cancer

Cytokine mediates obesity-related factors linked to colorectal cancer

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new study describes the mechanistic relationship between the cytokine interleukin-1ß, (IL-1ß) and obesity, showing that when IL

Cytokine mediates obesity-related factors linked to colorectal cancer

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new study describes the mechanistic relationship between the cytokine interleukin-1ß, (IL-1ß) and obesity, showing that when IL
Researchers discover novel way to make breast cancer cells die

Researchers discover novel way to make breast cancer cells die

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit:ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.3c00360Oregon State University researchers have discovered

Researchers discover novel way to make breast cancer cells die

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit:ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.3c00360Oregon State University researchers have discovered
Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer

Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is causally associated with lung cancer risk, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inCancer Medicine.Lin Li, from The Second Affili

Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is causally associated with lung cancer risk, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inCancer Medicine.Lin Li, from The Second Affili
Air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, new modeling study finds

Air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, new modeling study finds

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAir pollution from using fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation accounts for 5.1 million extra deaths a year worldwide,

Air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, new modeling study finds

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAir pollution from using fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation accounts for 5.1 million extra deaths a year worldwide,
Estrogen-negative cancers respond to anti-estrogenic therapies, study shows

Estrogen-negative cancers respond to anti-estrogenic therapies, study shows

byHokkaido UniversityCredit: Nabeel KajiharaAnti-estrogenic therapies can suppress the growth of cancer that does not express estrogen receptors; when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor t

Estrogen-negative cancers respond to anti-estrogenic therapies, study shows

byHokkaido UniversityCredit: Nabeel KajiharaAnti-estrogenic therapies can suppress the growth of cancer that does not express estrogen receptors; when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor t
Heterogeneity of liver cancer cells helps explain tumor progression in patients

Heterogeneity of liver cancer cells helps explain tumor progression in patients

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany liver cancer tumors contain a highly diverse set of cells, a phenomenon known as intra-tumor heterogeneity that can significantly affect t

Heterogeneity of liver cancer cells helps explain tumor progression in patients

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany liver cancer tumors contain a highly diverse set of cells, a phenomenon known as intra-tumor heterogeneity that can significantly affect t
Report suggests a big improvement in lung cancer survival

Report suggests a big improvement in lung cancer survival

by Carole Tanzer MillerMore people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows."There is more work to do, but I am incredi

Report suggests a big improvement in lung cancer survival

by Carole Tanzer MillerMore people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows."There is more work to do, but I am incredi
​  Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

​ Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of the antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death

​ Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of the antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death
Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstitutePax5 K198 acetylation regulates gene expression. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01995-7More than 400 people, 80%

Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstitutePax5 K198 acetylation regulates gene expression. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01995-7More than 400 people, 80%
American Cancer Society issues nutrition, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

American Cancer Society issues nutrition, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

In a guideline issued by the American Cancer Society and published in the May/June issue ofCA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, recommendations are presented regarding diet and exercise for redu

American Cancer Society issues nutrition, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

In a guideline issued by the American Cancer Society and published in the May/June issue ofCA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, recommendations are presented regarding diet and exercise for redu