Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

(HealthDay)—The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study rece

Updated on: December 22,2023

Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

(HealthDay)—The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study rece

Updated on:December 22,2023

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B

Updated on: December 30,2023

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B

Updated on:December 30,2023

Researchers develop innovative technique for distinguishing tumor from normal tissue

byMass General BrighamThe images show clusters of colorectal cancer cells metastasized to the liver, resected from a patient at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The cells are visible as red

Updated on: January 06,2024

Researchers develop innovative technique for distinguishing tumor from normal tissue

byMass General BrighamThe images show clusters of colorectal cancer cells metastasized to the liver, resected from a patient at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The cells are visible as red

Updated on:January 06,2024

Comparison of FDG-PET/CT and CT for treatment evaluation of patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma

by Impact Journals LLCEpithelioid MPM, stage IIIB (cT4N0M0), woman, 64 years old. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28594A new research paper titled "Comparison of FDG

Updated on: July 17,2024

Comparison of FDG-PET/CT and CT for treatment evaluation of patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma

by Impact Journals LLCEpithelioid MPM, stage IIIB (cT4N0M0), woman, 64 years old. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28594A new research paper titled "Comparison of FDG

Updated on:July 17,2024

Blood pressure drug may prevent immunotherapy-induced brain swelling in patients with glioblastoma

byMassachusetts General HospitalICB increases GBM vascular leakage and induces brain edema. MR T2-weighted-Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery (T2-FLAIR) images obtained from a recurrent GBM pat

Updated on: December 26,2023

Blood pressure drug may prevent immunotherapy-induced brain swelling in patients with glioblastoma

byMassachusetts General HospitalICB increases GBM vascular leakage and induces brain edema. MR T2-weighted-Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery (T2-FLAIR) images obtained from a recurrent GBM pat

Updated on:December 26,2023

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple

Updated on: June 11,2024

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple

Updated on:June 11,2024

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

Updated on: December 22,2023

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

Updated on:December 22,2023

A new role for a triple-negative breast cancer target

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaLed by Penn Vet scientists, a new study reveals that the protein deltaNp63, whichfosters the initiation and progression of triple-negat

Updated on: December 22,2023

A new role for a triple-negative breast cancer target

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaLed by Penn Vet scientists, a new study reveals that the protein deltaNp63, whichfosters the initiation and progression of triple-negat

Updated on:December 22,2023

Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

by Dawn Megli, KFF Health NewsOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaIn late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively c

Updated on: April 24,2024

Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

by Dawn Megli, KFF Health NewsOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaIn late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively c

Updated on:April 24,2024

New study categorizes and examines four different types of model related to cancerous tumors

by John Stevenson,City University LondonCategories of model and PubMed entries. Credit: Dr Constantino Carlos Reyes AldasoroThe term model is employed quite widely in science and technology.Rese

Updated on: January 07,2024

New study categorizes and examines four different types of model related to cancerous tumors

by John Stevenson,City University LondonCategories of model and PubMed entries. Credit: Dr Constantino Carlos Reyes AldasoroThe term model is employed quite widely in science and technology.Rese

Updated on:January 07,2024

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

Updated on: July 17,2024

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

Updated on:July 17,2024

Sit all day? Periodic squatting exercises may help preserve your brain power

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe know sedentary behavior is bad for our health, especially for those of us who sit at a desk all day or in front of the TV each

Updated on: March 12,2024

Sit all day? Periodic squatting exercises may help preserve your brain power

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe know sedentary behavior is bad for our health, especially for those of us who sit at a desk all day or in front of the TV each

Updated on:March 12,2024