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DNA fragments in blood promise cheap, easy test for cancer

DNA fragments in blood promise cheap, easy test for cancer

by Amy NortonResearchers are reporting progress on a blood test that can detect multiple cancers in a relatively simpler, and potentially less pricey way than other tests under development.The test pi

DNA fragments in blood promise cheap, easy test for cancer

by Amy NortonResearchers are reporting progress on a blood test that can detect multiple cancers in a relatively simpler, and potentially less pricey way than other tests under development.The test pi
Researchers identify possible role of Foxp1 protein in control of autoimmune diseases

Researchers identify possible role of Foxp1 protein in control of autoimmune diseases

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Higher School of Economics, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Science

Researchers identify possible role of Foxp1 protein in control of autoimmune diseases

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Higher School of Economics, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Science
Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicDespite improvements in median and short-term survival rates for patients with glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor in adults, the percentage of

Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicDespite improvements in median and short-term survival rates for patients with glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor in adults, the percentage of
Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichWholesalers can ease supply bottlenecks by rerouting remainder stocks of medications in short supply. Credit: ETH ZurichSupply bottlenecks for medications present

Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichWholesalers can ease supply bottlenecks by rerouting remainder stocks of medications in short supply. Credit: ETH ZurichSupply bottlenecks for medications present
Potential markers identified for early detection and prevention of liver cancer

Potential markers identified for early detection and prevention of liver cancer

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, claiming 700,000 lives each year. Most cases are discovered too late for a cur

Potential markers identified for early detection and prevention of liver cancer

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, claiming 700,000 lives each year. Most cases are discovered too late for a cur
Study finds AI empowers patients before and after seeing physicians for radiation oncology treatment

Study finds AI empowers patients before and after seeing physicians for radiation oncology treatment

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients about to undergo radiation oncology treatment have lots of questions. Could ChatGPT be the best way to get answers?A new

Study finds AI empowers patients before and after seeing physicians for radiation oncology treatment

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients about to undergo radiation oncology treatment have lots of questions. Could ChatGPT be the best way to get answers?A new
Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrently, when lung cancer is suspected, a "morsel" of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This m

Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrently, when lung cancer is suspected, a "morsel" of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This m
Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulati

Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulati
Cancer drug approved for NHS use in England gives some multiple myeloma patients another option

Cancer drug approved for NHS use in England gives some multiple myeloma patients another option

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug has been made available on the NHS in England for adults with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma who cannot receive standard treat

Cancer drug approved for NHS use in England gives some multiple myeloma patients another option

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug has been made available on the NHS in England for adults with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma who cannot receive standard treat
New tech addresses manufacturing bottlenecks for a lifesaving blood cancer treatment

New tech addresses manufacturing bottlenecks for a lifesaving blood cancer treatment

byUniversity of South AustraliaSchematic of forces acting on cells in inertial microfluidics. Credit:Cytotherapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2024.05.005Researchers from the University

New tech addresses manufacturing bottlenecks for a lifesaving blood cancer treatment

byUniversity of South AustraliaSchematic of forces acting on cells in inertial microfluidics. Credit:Cytotherapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2024.05.005Researchers from the University
Rogue immune cells linked to leukemia found to be a key driver of autoimmune diseases

Rogue immune cells linked to leukemia found to be a key driver of autoimmune diseases

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchA killer T cell (centre) hunting a target cell. Credit: NIH Image GalleryGene variants associated with leukemia can produce "rogue" immune cells t

Rogue immune cells linked to leukemia found to be a key driver of autoimmune diseases

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchA killer T cell (centre) hunting a target cell. Credit: NIH Image GalleryGene variants associated with leukemia can produce "rogue" immune cells t
ACE inhibitor not protective against heart damage from chemotherapy

ACE inhibitor not protective against heart damage from chemotherapy

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients who took an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor while undergoing cancer treatment with high-dose anthracyclin

ACE inhibitor not protective against heart damage from chemotherapy

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients who took an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor while undergoing cancer treatment with high-dose anthracyclin