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Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImmune cells (orange) and blood vessels (green) inside a tumor. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterA University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Inst

Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImmune cells (orange) and blood vessels (green) inside a tumor. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterA University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Inst
Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft
Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging

Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging

by University of PittsburghMice lacking the gene Myc (left) have greyer coats and other signs of advanced aging compared to normal mice (right) of the same age. Credit: Taylor StevensA gene calle

Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging

by University of PittsburghMice lacking the gene Myc (left) have greyer coats and other signs of advanced aging compared to normal mice (right) of the same age. Credit: Taylor StevensA gene calle
New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

by Van Andel Research InstituteDr. Brian Haab. Credit: Van Andel Research InstituteA new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before

New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

by Van Andel Research InstituteDr. Brian Haab. Credit: Van Andel Research InstituteA new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before
'Bet hedging' explains the efficacy of many combination cancer therapies

'Bet hedging' explains the efficacy of many combination cancer therapies

by Harvard Medical SchoolKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThe efficacy of many FDA-approved cancer drug combinations is not due to synergistic interactions between drugs, but rat

'Bet hedging' explains the efficacy of many combination cancer therapies

by Harvard Medical SchoolKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThe efficacy of many FDA-approved cancer drug combinations is not due to synergistic interactions between drugs, but rat
The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d
Study outlines need for measures that improve information and autonomy for cancer patients

Study outlines need for measures that improve information and autonomy for cancer patients

by University of BergenStudy design. This paper is about sub-study 4. Credit:Lung Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2023.107312A new study shows that patients can experience reduce

Study outlines need for measures that improve information and autonomy for cancer patients

by University of BergenStudy design. This paper is about sub-study 4. Credit:Lung Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2023.107312A new study shows that patients can experience reduce
Biomarker test could improve diagnosis of endometrial cancer

Biomarker test could improve diagnosis of endometrial cancer

by Mike Addelman,University of Manchester(a) Box plots showing the permutation importance of the plasma proteins confirmed by the Boruta algorithm to be important. (b) Crude cumulative AUC analy

Biomarker test could improve diagnosis of endometrial cancer

by Mike Addelman,University of Manchester(a) Box plots showing the permutation importance of the plasma proteins confirmed by the Boruta algorithm to be important. (b) Crude cumulative AUC analy
Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

by Elana GotkineInequities in cardio-oncology care and research are addressed in a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 28 inCirculation.Daniel

Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

by Elana GotkineInequities in cardio-oncology care and research are addressed in a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 28 inCirculation.Daniel
Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

by Yale Cancer CenterPercentage of various school age groups who vaped in the past 30 days. Blue lines indicate data from the NYTS (51, 52, 54–60), and red lines indicate data from the MTF survey (53)

Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems

by Yale Cancer CenterPercentage of various school age groups who vaped in the past 30 days. Blue lines indicate data from the NYTS (51, 52, 54–60), and red lines indicate data from the MTF survey (53)
New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

byLudwig Cancer ResearchDevelopment of wglrTAPS. (A) Schematic representation of the wglrTAPS. (B) Sequence length distribution of wglrTAPS HiFi read. (C) Conversion rate of wglrTAPS at methylat

New technique adds to the expanding suite of TAPS capabilities

byLudwig Cancer ResearchDevelopment of wglrTAPS. (A) Schematic representation of the wglrTAPS. (B) Sequence length distribution of wglrTAPS HiFi read. (C) Conversion rate of wglrTAPS at methylat
New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

byBar-Ilan UniversityA cell-permeable peptide derived from the second proline-rich region of Pyk2 blocks spontaneous lung metastasis in an immune-competent xenograft mouse model. Credit:On

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

byBar-Ilan UniversityA cell-permeable peptide derived from the second proline-rich region of Pyk2 blocks spontaneous lung metastasis in an immune-competent xenograft mouse model. Credit:On