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Simple laser treatments may prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer

Simple laser treatments may prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the development of basal ce

Simple laser treatments may prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the development of basal ce
Body's natural signal carriers can help melanoma spread

Body's natural signal carriers can help melanoma spread

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandThe image shows a dividing melanoma cell with its hedgehog-like spikes. The cell is also secreting vesicles. Image credit: Kirsi RillaA new study from Finland shed

Body's natural signal carriers can help melanoma spread

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandThe image shows a dividing melanoma cell with its hedgehog-like spikes. The cell is also secreting vesicles. Image credit: Kirsi RillaA new study from Finland shed
Prostate cancer can now be diagnosed better using artificial intelligence

Prostate cancer can now be diagnosed better using artificial intelligence

byRadboud UniversityMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at Radboud university medical cen

Prostate cancer can now be diagnosed better using artificial intelligence

byRadboud UniversityMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at Radboud university medical cen
Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

by Flinders UniversityVaping prevention health communication campaign example materials: (A) NSW Health campaign media and toolkit, adapted, Bastion agency; (B) Lung Foundation Australia campaign

Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

by Flinders UniversityVaping prevention health communication campaign example materials: (A) NSW Health campaign media and toolkit, adapted, Bastion agency; (B) Lung Foundation Australia campaign
Blood test biopsy for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment is working

Blood test biopsy for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment is working

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoA new blood test for children with brain tumors offers a safer approach than surgical biopsies and may allow doctors to measure the effectiveness of trea

Blood test biopsy for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment is working

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoA new blood test for children with brain tumors offers a safer approach than surgical biopsies and may allow doctors to measure the effectiveness of trea
Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

by André Julião,FAPESPStudy design, resources and methodology. A major aim (steps 1–2) is the discovery and validation of genome-wide methylation alterations associated with the UV mutational si

Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

by André Julião,FAPESPStudy design, resources and methodology. A major aim (steps 1–2) is the discovery and validation of genome-wide methylation alterations associated with the UV mutational si
Enabling early detection of cancer with AI-based chromatin biomarkers

Enabling early detection of cancer with AI-based chromatin biomarkers

by Werner Siefer,Paul Scherrer InstituteOverview of our platform to study the chromatin organization of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in a tumor and proton therapy setting. Credit:npj

Enabling early detection of cancer with AI-based chromatin biomarkers

by Werner Siefer,Paul Scherrer InstituteOverview of our platform to study the chromatin organization of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in a tumor and proton therapy setting. Credit:npj
Multi-strain probiotic reduces chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea

Multi-strain probiotic reduces chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high concentration of multi-strain probiotic helps to reduce mild to moderate episodes of chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea (CID) i

Multi-strain probiotic reduces chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high concentration of multi-strain probiotic helps to reduce mild to moderate episodes of chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea (CID) i
Point-of-care biosensor rapidly detects oral cancer

Point-of-care biosensor rapidly detects oral cancer

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsPhoto of the group’s circuit board for the biosensor. Credit: Minghan Xian, Jenna L. Stephany, Chan-Wen Chiu, Chao-Cing Chiang, Fan Ren, Cheng-Tse Tsai, Siang-Sin

Point-of-care biosensor rapidly detects oral cancer

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsPhoto of the group’s circuit board for the biosensor. Credit: Minghan Xian, Jenna L. Stephany, Chan-Wen Chiu, Chao-Cing Chiang, Fan Ren, Cheng-Tse Tsai, Siang-Sin
Scientists map cancer-related proteins in unprecedented detail

Scientists map cancer-related proteins in unprecedented detail

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchStructures and interactions of the CSN–CRL2~N8 complex. Image also shows the molecular model of CSN–CRL2~N8 fitted into cryo-EM density (8.2 Å resolution) from fron

Scientists map cancer-related proteins in unprecedented detail

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchStructures and interactions of the CSN–CRL2~N8 complex. Image also shows the molecular model of CSN–CRL2~N8 fitted into cryo-EM density (8.2 Å resolution) from fron
New study suggests 21-gene recurrence score may help in radiation decision-making

New study suggests 21-gene recurrence score may help in radiation decision-making

by SWOGA new study shows that a test physicians commonly used to guide chemotherapy treatment for post-breast cancer surgery patients may also help them decide whether radiation therapy may be of bene

New study suggests 21-gene recurrence score may help in radiation decision-making

by SWOGA new study shows that a test physicians commonly used to guide chemotherapy treatment for post-breast cancer surgery patients may also help them decide whether radiation therapy may be of bene
American Society for Radiation Oncology issues updated guideline on radiation therapy for endometrial cancer

American Society for Radiation Oncology issues updated guideline on radiation therapy for endometrial cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newly updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on

American Society for Radiation Oncology issues updated guideline on radiation therapy for endometrial cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newly updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on