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Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

byThe University of Hong KongInactivation of a DNA repair gene called FANCM enhances the formation of DNA damage and chromosomal instability induced by a PARP inhibitor, leading to massive cance

Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

byThe University of Hong KongInactivation of a DNA repair gene called FANCM enhances the formation of DNA damage and chromosomal instability induced by a PARP inhibitor, leading to massive cance
Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University-led trial of a new drug known as Q-122 therapy significantly reduced the number and severity of hot flas

Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University-led trial of a new drug known as Q-122 therapy significantly reduced the number and severity of hot flas
HPV status may affect risk of early death in patients with oropharynx cancer

HPV status may affect risk of early death in patients with oropharynx cancer

byWileyElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainNew research indicates that there is a higher risk of early death

HPV status may affect risk of early death in patients with oropharynx cancer

byWileyElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainNew research indicates that there is a higher risk of early death
Despite misperceptions, hormone therapy may actually reduce risk of lung cancer

Despite misperceptions, hormone therapy may actually reduce risk of lung cancer

by Teddy RosenbluthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter six years of painful injections, Stephanie Walker has had enough.Every 28 days, she drives an hour to Duke's Cancer center to get 50 mL s

Despite misperceptions, hormone therapy may actually reduce risk of lung cancer

by Teddy RosenbluthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter six years of painful injections, Stephanie Walker has had enough.Every 28 days, she drives an hour to Duke's Cancer center to get 50 mL s
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
Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe SPHINKS network for the precision targeting of master kinases in glioblastoma. Credit: Antonio Iavarone, M.D.Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Ce

Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe SPHINKS network for the precision targeting of master kinases in glioblastoma. Credit: Antonio Iavarone, M.D.Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Ce
Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

by Kindai UniversityA study by researchers from Japan has revealed that the simultaneous administration of two antibodies with different isotypes targeting a specific membrane protein produced a syner

Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

by Kindai UniversityA study by researchers from Japan has revealed that the simultaneous administration of two antibodies with different isotypes targeting a specific membrane protein produced a syner
Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year
Refined method to peer into cancer cells' inner working unlocks the interactome

Refined method to peer into cancer cells' inner working unlocks the interactome

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteliCHi-C identifies cell types presumably implicated in disease etiology. A Enrichment of GWAS summary statistics at promoter-interacting regions (PIR

Refined method to peer into cancer cells' inner working unlocks the interactome

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteliCHi-C identifies cell types presumably implicated in disease etiology. A Enrichment of GWAS summary statistics at promoter-interacting regions (PIR
Exposing cancers to bacteria reminds first responder immune cells which side they're on

Exposing cancers to bacteria reminds first responder immune cells which side they're on

byGarvan InstituteCancer cells (green) being attacked by neutrophils (red) in the collagen structure (blue) of a tumour’s microenvironment. Credit: Jacqueline Bailey / Dr Chtanova's Innate T

Exposing cancers to bacteria reminds first responder immune cells which side they're on

byGarvan InstituteCancer cells (green) being attacked by neutrophils (red) in the collagen structure (blue) of a tumour’s microenvironment. Credit: Jacqueline Bailey / Dr Chtanova's Innate T
Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

byWolters Kluwer HealthTwelve-month landmark analysis of overall survival (OS) by prostate-specific antigen (PSA) decline subgroup for enzalutamide-treated men. Data cutoff: October 15, 2019. Cr

Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

byWolters Kluwer HealthTwelve-month landmark analysis of overall survival (OS) by prostate-specific antigen (PSA) decline subgroup for enzalutamide-treated men. Data cutoff: October 15, 2019. Cr
Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

(HealthDay)—Endoscopic approaches are feasible for the surgical resection of sinonasal cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 24 inHead & Neck.Ahmed S. Abdelmeguid, M.D., Ph.D.,

Endoscopic approaches feasible in surgery for sinonasal cancer

(HealthDay)—Endoscopic approaches are feasible for the surgical resection of sinonasal cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 24 inHead & Neck.Ahmed S. Abdelmeguid, M.D., Ph.D.,