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Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc
Study shows a computerized decision support system reduces high-risk drug combinations in ICU patients

Study shows a computerized decision support system reduces high-risk drug combinations in ICU patients

by Amsterdam University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multicenter study led by Amsterdam UMC and conducted in nine Dutch Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has shown that tailoring a compu

Study shows a computerized decision support system reduces high-risk drug combinations in ICU patients

by Amsterdam University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multicenter study led by Amsterdam UMC and conducted in nine Dutch Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has shown that tailoring a compu
New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new cancer treatment with the ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body's i

New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new cancer treatment with the ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body's i
Improving melanoma diagnostic tools

Improving melanoma diagnostic tools

by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteAge-standardized melanoma incidence from 1982 through 2018 in the U.S. White, Queensland, and Scotland populations. Joinpoint regression models for in situ

Improving melanoma diagnostic tools

by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteAge-standardized melanoma incidence from 1982 through 2018 in the U.S. White, Queensland, and Scotland populations. Joinpoint regression models for in situ
Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

byMedical College of WisconsinPD-L2 immunostaining in ER+ breast cancer. (A-C; brown signal) Immunohistochemistry of PD-L2 using diaminobenzidine chromogen and (D-F; red signal) immunofluorescen

Scientists find new marker that predicts early recurrence of breast cancer

byMedical College of WisconsinPD-L2 immunostaining in ER+ breast cancer. (A-C; brown signal) Immunohistochemistry of PD-L2 using diaminobenzidine chromogen and (D-F; red signal) immunofluorescen
Scientists uncover novel DNA repair mechanism for key cancer target

Scientists uncover novel DNA repair mechanism for key cancer target

byThe Francis Crick InstituteGraphical Abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2022.11.008Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, in collaboration with Artios

Scientists uncover novel DNA repair mechanism for key cancer target

byThe Francis Crick InstituteGraphical Abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2022.11.008Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, in collaboration with Artios
Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsThe Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in di

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsThe Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in di
Head and neck cancer survivors at increased risk of suicide

Head and neck cancer survivors at increased risk of suicide

by Maggie Rotermund,Saint Louis UniversityNosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, BDS, PH.D., MPH, is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and faculty member at

Head and neck cancer survivors at increased risk of suicide

by Maggie Rotermund,Saint Louis UniversityNosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, BDS, PH.D., MPH, is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and faculty member at
Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

byNYU Langone HealthMouse pancreatic tumor cells (red) produce the signaling protein IL-1β (green) to support cancer growth by suppressing the immune system. Credit: NYU Grossman School of Medic

Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

byNYU Langone HealthMouse pancreatic tumor cells (red) produce the signaling protein IL-1β (green) to support cancer growth by suppressing the immune system. Credit: NYU Grossman School of Medic
Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

byUniversity of LuxembourgScientists from the University of Luxembourg together with researchers from the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) hav

Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

byUniversity of LuxembourgScientists from the University of Luxembourg together with researchers from the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) hav
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
COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

by University College LondonViral and spike antibody dynamics in molnupiravir (purple) and Usual Care (gray) arms. a) Median viral load ±95%CI with time, below limit of quantification (BLOQ) meas

COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

by University College LondonViral and spike antibody dynamics in molnupiravir (purple) and Usual Care (gray) arms. a) Median viral load ±95%CI with time, below limit of quantification (BLOQ) meas