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New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a significant breakthrough by inventing a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectiv

New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a significant breakthrough by inventing a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectiv
Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment

Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment

Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatmentby Adrienne Berard,Pennsylvania State UniversityA human breast cancer cell, adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231, demonstrates

Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment

Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatmentby Adrienne Berard,Pennsylvania State UniversityA human breast cancer cell, adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231, demonstrates
What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?ByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on November 01, 2023Medically reviewed byKimberly Brown, MDBlood clots in stool can have a number of possible ca

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?ByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on November 01, 2023Medically reviewed byKimberly Brown, MDBlood clots in stool can have a number of possible ca
EMA Accepts Marketing Application for Odronextamab in R/R DLBCL or Follicular Lymphoma

EMA Accepts Marketing Application for Odronextamab in R/R DLBCL or Follicular Lymphoma

August 17, 2023Chris RyanThe European Medicines Agency has accepted a marketing authorization application seeking the approval of odronextamab for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refract

EMA Accepts Marketing Application for Odronextamab in R/R DLBCL or Follicular Lymphoma

August 17, 2023Chris RyanThe European Medicines Agency has accepted a marketing authorization application seeking the approval of odronextamab for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refract
Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th
What Is Bloom Syndrome?

What Is Bloom Syndrome?

What Is Bloom Syndrome?ByCristina MutchlerPublished on August 16, 2021Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDBloom syndrome, or Bloom's syndrome, is an extremely rareg

What Is Bloom Syndrome?

What Is Bloom Syndrome?ByCristina MutchlerPublished on August 16, 2021Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDBloom syndrome, or Bloom's syndrome, is an extremely rareg
Out-of-pocket costs for cancer care keep climbing

Out-of-pocket costs for cancer care keep climbing

Cancerpatients already have a lot to deal with emotionally and physically. But research shows that insured patients under 65 are also paying more for their treatments out-of-pocket than ever bef

Out-of-pocket costs for cancer care keep climbing

Cancerpatients already have a lot to deal with emotionally and physically. But research shows that insured patients under 65 are also paying more for their treatments out-of-pocket than ever bef
New epigenetic markers for prostate cancer discovered

New epigenetic markers for prostate cancer discovered

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchHistopathological image of a high grade prostate cancer. Credit: Prof James KenchNew epigenetic biomarkers to predict more aggressive forms of prostate canc

New epigenetic markers for prostate cancer discovered

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchHistopathological image of a high grade prostate cancer. Credit: Prof James KenchNew epigenetic biomarkers to predict more aggressive forms of prostate canc
Early clinical trial results show 'dramatic and rapid' regression of glioblastoma after next generation CAR-T therapy

Early clinical trial results show 'dramatic and rapid' regression of glioblastoma after next generation CAR-T therapy

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative project to bring the promise of cell therapy to patients with a deadly form of brain cancer has shown dramatic results amo

Early clinical trial results show 'dramatic and rapid' regression of glioblastoma after next generation CAR-T therapy

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative project to bring the promise of cell therapy to patients with a deadly form of brain cancer has shown dramatic results amo
Addition of maintenance olaparib slows advanced ovarian cancer

Addition of maintenance olaparib slows advanced ovarian cancer

(HealthDay)—Compared with placebo, the addition of olaparib to maintenance therapy with bevacizumab is associated with a significant progression-free survival benefit for patients with advanced ovaria

Addition of maintenance olaparib slows advanced ovarian cancer

(HealthDay)—Compared with placebo, the addition of olaparib to maintenance therapy with bevacizumab is associated with a significant progression-free survival benefit for patients with advanced ovaria
Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of Technology“Machine learning tools like this one could empower oncologists to choose more effective treatments and give more guidance to their patie

Using machine learning to identify undiagnosable cancers

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of Technology“Machine learning tools like this one could empower oncologists to choose more effective treatments and give more guidance to their patie
CHMP Recommends Against Renewal of Marketing Authorization for Belantamab Mafodotin in R/R Myeloma

CHMP Recommends Against Renewal of Marketing Authorization for Belantamab Mafodotin in R/R Myeloma

September 18, 2023Chris RyanThe European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended against renewal of the conditional marketing authorization for belantamab maf

CHMP Recommends Against Renewal of Marketing Authorization for Belantamab Mafodotin in R/R Myeloma

September 18, 2023Chris RyanThe European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended against renewal of the conditional marketing authorization for belantamab maf