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'Olive oil' drug shows early promise for some brain cancer patients

'Olive oil' drug shows early promise for some brain cancer patients

by Institute of Cancer ResearchMechanism of action of 2-OHOA. (1) 2-OHOA regulates the cell membrane composition by both direct incorporation into the lipid bilayer and regulation of important li

'Olive oil' drug shows early promise for some brain cancer patients

by Institute of Cancer ResearchMechanism of action of 2-OHOA. (1) 2-OHOA regulates the cell membrane composition by both direct incorporation into the lipid bilayer and regulation of important li
Breast-conserving treatment without surgery not supported at this time

Breast-conserving treatment without surgery not supported at this time

by NRG OncologyResults from NRG Oncology's BR005 study show that breast-conserving treatment without surgery cannot be recommended, based on the study criteria of clinical complete response, radio

Breast-conserving treatment without surgery not supported at this time

by NRG OncologyResults from NRG Oncology's BR005 study show that breast-conserving treatment without surgery cannot be recommended, based on the study criteria of clinical complete response, radio
Combining immunotherapy with KRAS inhibitor eliminates advanced KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer in preclinical models

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

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

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

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
New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

by Chalmers University of TechnologyCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00203-0Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. No

New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

by Chalmers University of TechnologyCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00203-0Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. No
Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

by Abbey Bigler,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardAn illustration representing the cellular states of glioblastoma. Credit: Sébastien PerroudGlioblastoma is an incurable brain cancer that kills

Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

by Abbey Bigler,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardAn illustration representing the cellular states of glioblastoma. Credit: Sébastien PerroudGlioblastoma is an incurable brain cancer that kills
Study suggests the possibility of combination therapy of SORA and FGF21 in hepatocellular carcinoma

Study suggests the possibility of combination therapy of SORA and FGF21 in hepatocellular carcinoma

by Higher Education PressFGF21 combined with SORA promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation of 7721‐Smad3 cells under anaerobic conditions. Credit: Ting Zhang, Huiling Shi, Shihui Zhang, Qin Zhu,

Study suggests the possibility of combination therapy of SORA and FGF21 in hepatocellular carcinoma

by Higher Education PressFGF21 combined with SORA promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation of 7721‐Smad3 cells under anaerobic conditions. Credit: Ting Zhang, Huiling Shi, Shihui Zhang, Qin Zhu,
Study finds 95 percent satisfaction rate with Mohs surgery

Study finds 95 percent satisfaction rate with Mohs surgery

by Patrick McGee,UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients who received Mohs surgery to treat the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, reported a 95 percent long-term satisfaction rate with

Study finds 95 percent satisfaction rate with Mohs surgery

by Patrick McGee,UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients who received Mohs surgery to treat the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, reported a 95 percent long-term satisfaction rate with
Novel combination of antibodies leads to significant improvement in cancer immunotherapy

Novel combination of antibodies leads to significant improvement in cancer immunotherapy

byUniversity of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe simultaneous use of antibodies based on two differing mechanisms of action leads to a more effective destruction of tumors. This has been demons

Novel combination of antibodies leads to significant improvement in cancer immunotherapy

byUniversity of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe simultaneous use of antibodies based on two differing mechanisms of action leads to a more effective destruction of tumors. This has been demons
Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkEsophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus—a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach—is on

Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkEsophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus—a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach—is on
Sandalwood oil by-product found to prevent prostate cancer development in mice

Sandalwood oil by-product found to prevent prostate cancer development in mice

by Florida Atlantic UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Phytomedicine Plus(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2024.100523Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree),

Sandalwood oil by-product found to prevent prostate cancer development in mice

by Florida Atlantic UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Phytomedicine Plus(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2024.100523Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree),
Study finds novel molecular therapeutic target for colon cancer

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

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