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New targets in the fight against pancreatic cancer

New targets in the fight against pancreatic cancer

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityTop, SETD1A, directly recruited to the RUVBL1 promoter, enhances RUVBL1 gene expression by increasing H3K4me3 levels in pancreatic cancer cells. Bottom, High co-e

New targets in the fight against pancreatic cancer

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityTop, SETD1A, directly recruited to the RUVBL1 promoter, enhances RUVBL1 gene expression by increasing H3K4me3 levels in pancreatic cancer cells. Bottom, High co-e
High-dose, high-precision radiation therapy safe, effective for solitary kidney cancer patients with only one kidney

High-dose, high-precision radiation therapy safe, effective for solitary kidney cancer patients with only one kidney

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyTreatment of renal cell carcinoma with stereotactic radiation therapy is as safe and effective for patients with one kidney as it is for those who have t

High-dose, high-precision radiation therapy safe, effective for solitary kidney cancer patients with only one kidney

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyTreatment of renal cell carcinoma with stereotactic radiation therapy is as safe and effective for patients with one kidney as it is for those who have t
Study reveals key factors in surgeons' opioid prescribing patterns

Study reveals key factors in surgeons' opioid prescribing patterns

by American College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers revealed new insights into the patterns and predictors of opioid prescribing after surgery in a comprehensive county-le

Study reveals key factors in surgeons' opioid prescribing patterns

by American College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers revealed new insights into the patterns and predictors of opioid prescribing after surgery in a comprehensive county-le
Colonoscopy is the most comprehensive screening for colorectal cancer, despite flawed interpretations of a new study

Colonoscopy is the most comprehensive screening for colorectal cancer, despite flawed interpretations of a new study

by Franklin G. Berger,The ConversationCredit: American College of GastroenterologyA recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into questionthe efficacy of

Colonoscopy is the most comprehensive screening for colorectal cancer, despite flawed interpretations of a new study

by Franklin G. Berger,The ConversationCredit: American College of GastroenterologyA recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into questionthe efficacy of
Novel treatment shows promise against rare cancer in kids

Novel treatment shows promise against rare cancer in kids

by Carla K. JohnsonThis December 1993 microscope photo provided by the National Cancer Institute shows a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation. In a study published Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in

Novel treatment shows promise against rare cancer in kids

by Carla K. JohnsonThis December 1993 microscope photo provided by the National Cancer Institute shows a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation. In a study published Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in
New microfluidic device for cancer detection achieves precise separation of tumor entities

New microfluidic device for cancer detection achieves precise separation of tumor entities

by TranSpreadSchematic illustration of high-throughput, continuous-flow ternary separation of tumor cells and clusters from WBCs in large volumes of pleural or abdominal effusions using our spiral-con

New microfluidic device for cancer detection achieves precise separation of tumor entities

by TranSpreadSchematic illustration of high-throughput, continuous-flow ternary separation of tumor cells and clusters from WBCs in large volumes of pleural or abdominal effusions using our spiral-con
The use of DNA biomarkers for detecting early-stage HPV-positive oropharynx cancers has limitations

The use of DNA biomarkers for detecting early-stage HPV-positive oropharynx cancers has limitations

byBrigham and Women's HospitalA double stranded DNA fragment. Credit: Vcpmartin/Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 4.0Oropharynx cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) have risen dramatically over th

The use of DNA biomarkers for detecting early-stage HPV-positive oropharynx cancers has limitations

byBrigham and Women's HospitalA double stranded DNA fragment. Credit: Vcpmartin/Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 4.0Oropharynx cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) have risen dramatically over th
Lung cancer screening increases percentage of Stage I cases detected, while reducing percentage of Stage IV cases

Lung cancer screening increases percentage of Stage I cases detected, while reducing percentage of Stage IV cases

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImplementing lung cancer screening at four diverse healthcare systems resulted in an 8.4 percent increase in t

Lung cancer screening increases percentage of Stage I cases detected, while reducing percentage of Stage IV cases

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImplementing lung cancer screening at four diverse healthcare systems resulted in an 8.4 percent increase in t
High magnetic field reduces side effects caused by anti-cancer drug imatinib

High magnetic field reduces side effects caused by anti-cancer drug imatinib

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of Sciences9.4 T static magnetic field ameliorates imatinib mesylate-induced toxicity and depression in mice. Credit: Ji XinmiaoResearchers led by Prof. Zhang Xin

High magnetic field reduces side effects caused by anti-cancer drug imatinib

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of Sciences9.4 T static magnetic field ameliorates imatinib mesylate-induced toxicity and depression in mice. Credit: Ji XinmiaoResearchers led by Prof. Zhang Xin
New chemical technology leads to better targeted therapeutics against high-risk leukemia in lab

New chemical technology leads to better targeted therapeutics against high-risk leukemia in lab

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore-effective therapies are greatly needed for children with the high-risk blood cancer T-cell acute lymphoblastic l

New chemical technology leads to better targeted therapeutics against high-risk leukemia in lab

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore-effective therapies are greatly needed for children with the high-risk blood cancer T-cell acute lymphoblastic l