Combining immunotherapy with KRAS inhibitor eliminates advanced KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer in preclinical models

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Updated on: January 30,2024

Combining immunotherapy with KRAS inhibitor eliminates advanced KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer in preclinical models

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Updated on:January 30,2024

Insurance disparities ID'd in diagnosis of late-stage melanoma

For nonelderly adults in the United States, having Medicaid or no health insurance is associated with increased odds of being diagnosed with late-stage melanoma compared with having private insurance,

Updated on: December 22,2023

Insurance disparities ID'd in diagnosis of late-stage melanoma

For nonelderly adults in the United States, having Medicaid or no health insurance is associated with increased odds of being diagnosed with late-stage melanoma compared with having private insurance,

Updated on:December 22,2023

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

Updated on: December 18,2023

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

Updated on:December 18,2023

Study finds novel molecular therapeutic target for colon cancer

byBoston University School of MedicineCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthResearchers have found a way to help make chemotherapy more effective in treating col

Updated on: December 22,2023

Study finds novel molecular therapeutic target for colon cancer

byBoston University School of MedicineCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthResearchers have found a way to help make chemotherapy more effective in treating col

Updated on:December 22,2023

Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South WalesCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the associat

Updated on: March 25,2024

Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South WalesCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the associat

Updated on:March 25,2024

Why are so many Australians taking antidepressants?

by Jon Jureidini,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAroundone in seven Australianstake antidepressants; more than3.5 millionof us had them dispensed in 2021

Updated on: May 07,2024

Why are so many Australians taking antidepressants?

by Jon Jureidini,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAroundone in seven Australianstake antidepressants; more than3.5 millionof us had them dispensed in 2021

Updated on:May 07,2024

Colon cancer is being spotted in younger people, and at later stages

by Steven ReinbergColon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.Also, significant

Updated on: December 26,2023

Colon cancer is being spotted in younger people, and at later stages

by Steven ReinbergColon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.Also, significant

Updated on:December 26,2023

Team of sister scientists identify a possible genetic culprit for uterine corpus endometrial cancer

by Allison Trouten,Medical University of South CarolinaMYO5B mRNA is elevated in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC) patients. A. The expression of MYO5B in various control tissues and t

Updated on: December 26,2023

Team of sister scientists identify a possible genetic culprit for uterine corpus endometrial cancer

by Allison Trouten,Medical University of South CarolinaMYO5B mRNA is elevated in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC) patients. A. The expression of MYO5B in various control tissues and t

Updated on:December 26,2023

Concerns around sex, fertility often ignored in breast cancer care: Survey

by Cara MurezShehzin Tietjen was 27 years old when she felt a lump in one of her breasts while in the shower.That discovery led to a confirmation ofbreast cancer, an unexpected jolt at her age.

Updated on: December 21,2023

Concerns around sex, fertility often ignored in breast cancer care: Survey

by Cara MurezShehzin Tietjen was 27 years old when she felt a lump in one of her breasts while in the shower.That discovery led to a confirmation ofbreast cancer, an unexpected jolt at her age.

Updated on:December 21,2023

Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial, published inOncosciencetitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer,&quo

Updated on: July 17,2024

Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial, published inOncosciencetitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer,&quo

Updated on:July 17,2024

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on: July 17,2024

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on:July 17,2024

Drug-resistant tuberculosis responds rapidly to bedaquiline-based second-line therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMycobacterium tuberculosis. Credit: United States Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPatients who have drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) have a similar micro

Updated on: May 26,2024

Drug-resistant tuberculosis responds rapidly to bedaquiline-based second-line therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMycobacterium tuberculosis. Credit: United States Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPatients who have drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) have a similar micro

Updated on:May 26,2024