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New imaging detects deadly lung and prostate cancers, may improve treatment

New imaging detects deadly lung and prostate cancers, may improve treatment

by Jim Stallard,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterA new imaging technology developed in the laboratories of Dr. Jason Lewis and Dr. Charles Rudin could improve detection and treatment of cer

New imaging detects deadly lung and prostate cancers, may improve treatment

by Jim Stallard,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterA new imaging technology developed in the laboratories of Dr. Jason Lewis and Dr. Charles Rudin could improve detection and treatment of cer
Anti-diabetic drugs could lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer

Anti-diabetic drugs could lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiabetic patients who take anti-diabetic drugs—known as glitazones—long term had a lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer compared with

Anti-diabetic drugs could lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiabetic patients who take anti-diabetic drugs—known as glitazones—long term had a lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer compared with
COVID vaccination improves effectiveness of cancer treatment, study finds

COVID vaccination improves effectiveness of cancer treatment, study finds

byUniversity of BonnNasopharyngeal tumors (highlighted in yellow) - are a common condition in countries in Southeast Asia. However, concerns that the therapy might interact unfavorably with Covi

COVID vaccination improves effectiveness of cancer treatment, study finds

byUniversity of BonnNasopharyngeal tumors (highlighted in yellow) - are a common condition in countries in Southeast Asia. However, concerns that the therapy might interact unfavorably with Covi
AI-powered ultrasound imaging that detects breast cancer

AI-powered ultrasound imaging that detects breast cancer

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Research Image. Credit: POSTECHBreast cancer undisputedly has the highest incidence rate in female patients. Moreover, out of the six major ca

AI-powered ultrasound imaging that detects breast cancer

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Research Image. Credit: POSTECHBreast cancer undisputedly has the highest incidence rate in female patients. Moreover, out of the six major ca
A new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia could prove beneficial for even more people

A new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia could prove beneficial for even more people

by Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inScience Advancestoday conducted by researchers at Peter MacCallu

A new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia could prove beneficial for even more people

by Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inScience Advancestoday conducted by researchers at Peter MacCallu
Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer

Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer

by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCultured human neurons infected with ZIKV-LAV. Infection in pink and cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Duke-NUS Medical SchoolScientists from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NU

Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer

by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCultured human neurons infected with ZIKV-LAV. Infection in pink and cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Duke-NUS Medical SchoolScientists from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NU
A new tool for diagnosing cancer: Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

A new tool for diagnosing cancer: Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

by Harvard Medical SchoolThe Orion tool combines molecular details revealed by immunofluorescence imaging (left) with structural information gained through traditional histology staining (middle)

A new tool for diagnosing cancer: Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

by Harvard Medical SchoolThe Orion tool combines molecular details revealed by immunofluorescence imaging (left) with structural information gained through traditional histology staining (middle)
Experimental drug to treat liver cancer shows evidence of activity with manageable side effects

Experimental drug to treat liver cancer shows evidence of activity with manageable side effects

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new drug that inhibits an enzyme playing a crucial role in cell division and growth has shown signs of a

Experimental drug to treat liver cancer shows evidence of activity with manageable side effects

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new drug that inhibits an enzyme playing a crucial role in cell division and growth has shown signs of a
Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAung Naing, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterPegilodecakin, a first-in-class drug currently in clinical trials, has shown positive safety r

Drug with immunotherapy may provide therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAung Naing, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterPegilodecakin, a first-in-class drug currently in clinical trials, has shown positive safety r
New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

byKiel UniversityCredit:Blood(2024). DOI: 10.1182/blood.2023021088Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. This form of blood cancer, which also occu

New antibody harbors great potential for fighting blood cancer

byKiel UniversityCredit:Blood(2024). DOI: 10.1182/blood.2023021088Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. This form of blood cancer, which also occu
Enlarged genotype-phenotype correlation for a three-base pair deletion in neurofibromatosis type 1

Enlarged genotype-phenotype correlation for a three-base pair deletion in neurofibromatosis type 1

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamLudwine Messiaen, Ph.D., left, and Magdalena Koczkowska, Ph.D. Credit: University of Alabama at BirminghamInternational collaborative research l

Enlarged genotype-phenotype correlation for a three-base pair deletion in neurofibromatosis type 1

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamLudwine Messiaen, Ph.D., left, and Magdalena Koczkowska, Ph.D. Credit: University of Alabama at BirminghamInternational collaborative research l
Smoking duration, intensity tied to bladder cancer recurrence

Smoking duration, intensity tied to bladder cancer recurrence

by Lori SolomonLonger duration and more pack-years of cigarette smoking are associated with a higher risk for recurrence of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to a study published o

Smoking duration, intensity tied to bladder cancer recurrence

by Lori SolomonLonger duration and more pack-years of cigarette smoking are associated with a higher risk for recurrence of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to a study published o