1999 to 2018 saw increase in cancer survivors with functional limitation, finds research

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2018, there was a more than twofold increase in the number of cancer survivors reporting functional limitations, according to a research letter published online May 11 in&

Updated on: January 23,2024

1999 to 2018 saw increase in cancer survivors with functional limitation, finds research

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2018, there was a more than twofold increase in the number of cancer survivors reporting functional limitations, according to a research letter published online May 11 in&

Updated on:January 23,2024

Discovery of a gene that could be key for reducing breast cancer risk

by University of OtagoCharacterization of SULT1A1. a Genomic viewer (UCSC) of the SULT1A1 gene locus with copy number variants; deletion (red) and duplication (blue). b Dosage effect in breast tu

Updated on: January 30,2024

Discovery of a gene that could be key for reducing breast cancer risk

by University of OtagoCharacterization of SULT1A1. a Genomic viewer (UCSC) of the SULT1A1 gene locus with copy number variants; deletion (red) and duplication (blue). b Dosage effect in breast tu

Updated on:January 30,2024

No increased cancer risk found in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDS and TNF inhibitors

byAmerican College of RheumatologyFlowchart of patients included in the study. Credit: Cancer Risk with Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases and Previous Ma

Updated on: January 29,2024

No increased cancer risk found in rheumatology patients with history of malignancy taking DMARDS and TNF inhibitors

byAmerican College of RheumatologyFlowchart of patients included in the study. Credit: Cancer Risk with Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases and Previous Ma

Updated on:January 29,2024

Diabetes drug reduces drug resistance in lung cancer, improving chemotherapy effectiveness

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA medication used to treat diabetic neuropathy may make chemotherapy treatments more effective for patients with lung cancer, according t

Updated on: August 01,2024

Diabetes drug reduces drug resistance in lung cancer, improving chemotherapy effectiveness

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA medication used to treat diabetic neuropathy may make chemotherapy treatments more effective for patients with lung cancer, according t

Updated on:August 01,2024

Five amazing ways redesigning biological cells could help us fight cancer

by Chris Barnes,The ConversationCancer is the leading cause of death in the world. Credit: Julio C. Valencia, NCI Center for Cancer Research, CC BY-SACancer is theleading cause of death&nb

Updated on: April 07,2024

Five amazing ways redesigning biological cells could help us fight cancer

by Chris Barnes,The ConversationCancer is the leading cause of death in the world. Credit: Julio C. Valencia, NCI Center for Cancer Research, CC BY-SACancer is theleading cause of death&nb

Updated on:April 07,2024

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Updated on: April 18,2024

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Updated on:April 18,2024

It's all about quality: Effect of dietary fat composition on liver angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis

by Shinshu UniversityIn a new study, scientists from Japan demonstrate that saturated/trans fats in the diet, and not cholesterol, promote hepatic angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis and thereby trigge

Updated on: February 23,2024

It's all about quality: Effect of dietary fat composition on liver angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis

by Shinshu UniversityIn a new study, scientists from Japan demonstrate that saturated/trans fats in the diet, and not cholesterol, promote hepatic angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis and thereby trigge

Updated on:February 23,2024

New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each y

Updated on: January 12,2024

New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each y

Updated on:January 12,2024

Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

by Hokkaido UniversityComparison of cancer cells and normal cells after being infected with the dl355 adenovirus. The top four cell types listed on the left (HeLa, C33A, A549, and H1299) are canc

Updated on: March 06,2024

Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

by Hokkaido UniversityComparison of cancer cells and normal cells after being infected with the dl355 adenovirus. The top four cell types listed on the left (HeLa, C33A, A549, and H1299) are canc

Updated on:March 06,2024

Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

by SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)ALDOA catalyzes the reversible aldol cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (F-1,6-BP) into D-Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GAP) and dihydroxyacet

Updated on: March 01,2024

Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

by SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)ALDOA catalyzes the reversible aldol cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (F-1,6-BP) into D-Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GAP) and dihydroxyacet

Updated on:March 01,2024

Molecular mechanisms regulating prostate cancer hypoxia identified

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0A Northwestern Medicine

Updated on: January 02,2024

Molecular mechanisms regulating prostate cancer hypoxia identified

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0A Northwestern Medicine

Updated on:January 02,2024

Daiichi Sankyo soars on $22bn Merck cancer drugs deal

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShares in Japan's Daiichi Sankyo soared on Friday after the pharma group announced a major cancer drug deal with US giant Merck worth up to $22 billion.Merck will

Updated on: March 08,2024

Daiichi Sankyo soars on $22bn Merck cancer drugs deal

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShares in Japan's Daiichi Sankyo soared on Friday after the pharma group announced a major cancer drug deal with US giant Merck worth up to $22 billion.Merck will

Updated on:March 08,2024