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Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

by Purdue UniversityR. Claudio Aguilar, a Purdue University researcher, has developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome by repurposing two drugs previously approved by the U.S. Fo

Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

by Purdue UniversityR. Claudio Aguilar, a Purdue University researcher, has developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome by repurposing two drugs previously approved by the U.S. Fo
Online testing tool identifies people likely to benefit from genetic testing for inherited risk for certain cancers

Online testing tool identifies people likely to benefit from genetic testing for inherited risk for certain cancers

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online tool developed by researchers and physicians at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute can accurately and rapidly identify people

Online testing tool identifies people likely to benefit from genetic testing for inherited risk for certain cancers

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online tool developed by researchers and physicians at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute can accurately and rapidly identify people
Nutrition expert finds muscle mass and diet play crucial role in fighting cancer

Nutrition expert finds muscle mass and diet play crucial role in fighting cancer

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaSkeletal muscle tissue. Credit: University of Michigan Medical SchoolStep off of that bathroom scale. That number won't tell you how healthy you actua

Nutrition expert finds muscle mass and diet play crucial role in fighting cancer

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaSkeletal muscle tissue. Credit: University of Michigan Medical SchoolStep off of that bathroom scale. That number won't tell you how healthy you actua
Trial shows timing matters when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

Trial shows timing matters when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with limited-stage small cell lung cancer may benefit from adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation, but not if bot

Trial shows timing matters when adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with limited-stage small cell lung cancer may benefit from adding immunotherapy to chemoradiation, but not if bot
Scientists identify multiple cell types that may contribute to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

Scientists identify multiple cell types that may contribute to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

byeLifeA cell-by-cell tapestry of prostate cancer progression, which the authors created by applying a technique called UMAP to the entire dataset from their study. Credit: Germanos et al. (CC B

Scientists identify multiple cell types that may contribute to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

byeLifeA cell-by-cell tapestry of prostate cancer progression, which the authors created by applying a technique called UMAP to the entire dataset from their study. Credit: Germanos et al. (CC B
Antioxidant use during chemotherapy risky for breast cancer patients

Antioxidant use during chemotherapy risky for breast cancer patients

by SWOGCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer patients who take the dietary supplements known as antioxidants, as well as iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, during chemotherapy may be at incr

Antioxidant use during chemotherapy risky for breast cancer patients

by SWOGCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer patients who take the dietary supplements known as antioxidants, as well as iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, during chemotherapy may be at incr
Timing androgen-deprivation therapy with radiation therapy improves outcomes in localized prostate cancer

Timing androgen-deprivation therapy with radiation therapy improves outcomes in localized prostate cancer

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesUnadjusted Kaplan-Meier and cumulative incidence curves evaluating the associations between concurrent/adjuvant versus neoadjuvant/concurrent ADT sequencin

Timing androgen-deprivation therapy with radiation therapy improves outcomes in localized prostate cancer

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesUnadjusted Kaplan-Meier and cumulative incidence curves evaluating the associations between concurrent/adjuvant versus neoadjuvant/concurrent ADT sequencin
Precision oncology approach shows potential for high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation

Precision oncology approach shows potential for high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganImmunostaining in a genetically engineered pediatric high grade glioma model harboring the H3-G34R mutation. Tumor cells are shown in green, nuclei in blu

Precision oncology approach shows potential for high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganImmunostaining in a genetically engineered pediatric high grade glioma model harboring the H3-G34R mutation. Tumor cells are shown in green, nuclei in blu
Measuring changes in brain tissue oxygenation for personalized cancer radiotherapy

Measuring changes in brain tissue oxygenation for personalized cancer radiotherapy

bySPIEResearchers used a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) device attached to the patient's forehead to measure changes in hemoglobin and tissue oxygenation levels. The device wa

Measuring changes in brain tissue oxygenation for personalized cancer radiotherapy

bySPIEResearchers used a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) device attached to the patient's forehead to measure changes in hemoglobin and tissue oxygenation levels. The device wa
Scientists develop a peptide that targets lung tumors and delivers therapeutics inside cells

Scientists develop a peptide that targets lung tumors and delivers therapeutics inside cells

bySRI InternationalMonomeric and tetrameric MGS4 have similar binding, internalization and subcellular location. a, Binding and internalization of tetrameric MGS4_V1 and monomeric MGS4_V2 on liv

Scientists develop a peptide that targets lung tumors and delivers therapeutics inside cells

bySRI InternationalMonomeric and tetrameric MGS4 have similar binding, internalization and subcellular location. a, Binding and internalization of tetrameric MGS4_V1 and monomeric MGS4_V2 on liv
Researchers reveal most common complications associated with cancer in pregnant women

Researchers reveal most common complications associated with cancer in pregnant women

by Keele UniversityCredit:Mayo Clinic Proceedings(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.03.038A study led by Keele University aims to improve outcomes for pregnant women who are at a high

Researchers reveal most common complications associated with cancer in pregnant women

by Keele UniversityCredit:Mayo Clinic Proceedings(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.03.038A study led by Keele University aims to improve outcomes for pregnant women who are at a high