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

Updated on: March 25,2024 12

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

Updated on:March 25,2024 12

Oncologists demand more education on the use of biosimilars. ESMO takes action

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiological medicines are responsible for some of the most promising innovations in cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targ

Updated on: December 18,2023 16

Oncologists demand more education on the use of biosimilars. ESMO takes action

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiological medicines are responsible for some of the most promising innovations in cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targ

Updated on:December 18,2023 16

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 5

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 5

Collaborative initiative to unravel the role of HLA in individuals with a genetic cancer predisposition

by Peter Saueressig,Heidelberg UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34312Scientists from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoreti

Updated on: December 24,2023 10

Collaborative initiative to unravel the role of HLA in individuals with a genetic cancer predisposition

by Peter Saueressig,Heidelberg UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34312Scientists from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoreti

Updated on:December 24,2023 10

Timely surveillance with chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients

byAmerican College of SurgeonsEarly chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients. Credit: American College of SurgeonsColorectal cancer patients with certain clinical characteristics may

Updated on: December 25,2023 10

Timely surveillance with chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients

byAmerican College of SurgeonsEarly chest imaging may benefit colorectal cancer patients. Credit: American College of SurgeonsColorectal cancer patients with certain clinical characteristics may

Updated on:December 25,2023 10

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year

Updated on: May 26,2024 8

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year

Updated on:May 26,2024 8

Obesity-cancer connection discovery suggests strategies for improving immunotherapy

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterImmunofluorescence image shows macrophages (red) in human clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. Credit: Jackie B

Updated on: June 15,2024 5

Obesity-cancer connection discovery suggests strategies for improving immunotherapy

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterImmunofluorescence image shows macrophages (red) in human clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. Credit: Jackie B

Updated on:June 15,2024 5

Development and application of competing risks and multi-state models in cancer epidemiology

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCompeting risks and multi-state models allow us to study complex disease settings and answer composite research questions and should be u

Updated on: December 18,2023 10

Development and application of competing risks and multi-state models in cancer epidemiology

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCompeting risks and multi-state models allow us to study complex disease settings and answer composite research questions and should be u

Updated on:December 18,2023 10

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

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Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

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The way genes are switched on in one-cell embryos may resemble the trigger for cancer

byUniversity of BathGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112023When an embryo is formed, its genes—donated by a fertilizing sperm and egg—are sil

Updated on: December 25,2023 9

The way genes are switched on in one-cell embryos may resemble the trigger for cancer

byUniversity of BathGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112023When an embryo is formed, its genes—donated by a fertilizing sperm and egg—are sil

Updated on:December 25,2023 9

New open-source software judges accuracy of computer predictions of cancer genetics

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancers are often made up of many cells which vary genetically to each other. These genetic differences mean the cancer may be particularly

Updated on: December 22,2023 21

New open-source software judges accuracy of computer predictions of cancer genetics

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancers are often made up of many cells which vary genetically to each other. These genetic differences mean the cancer may be particularly

Updated on:December 22,2023 21

Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cross-sectional study of more than 25,000 adults has found that with increased screening, the prevalence of adrenal tumors in an uns

Updated on: December 20,2023 10

Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cross-sectional study of more than 25,000 adults has found that with increased screening, the prevalence of adrenal tumors in an uns

Updated on:December 20,2023 10