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Erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help immune system fight cancer after surgery

Erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help immune system fight cancer after surgery

by The Ottawa HospitalNew research shows that erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help the immune system fight cancer after surgery. Credit: The Ottawa HospitalA new study

Erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help immune system fight cancer after surgery

by The Ottawa HospitalNew research shows that erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help the immune system fight cancer after surgery. Credit: The Ottawa HospitalA new study
Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is associated with a progression-free survival benefit versus sunitinib, according to a study presen

Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is associated with a progression-free survival benefit versus sunitinib, according to a study presen
Researchers succeed at removing some types of pancreatic cancer in animal models

Researchers succeed at removing some types of pancreatic cancer in animal models

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers from the Experimental Oncology

Researchers succeed at removing some types of pancreatic cancer in animal models

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers from the Experimental Oncology
Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke

Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke

by Marcus Wolf,University of MaineCredit:Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.2147/PGPM.S426421A team of researchers, including one from the University of Maine,

Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke

by Marcus Wolf,University of MaineCredit:Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.2147/PGPM.S426421A team of researchers, including one from the University of Maine,
Merck, Moderna detail potential skin cancer vaccine progress

Merck, Moderna detail potential skin cancer vaccine progress

by Tom MurphyA sign marks an entrance to a Moderna building in Cambridge, Mass., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Shares of Merck and Moderna jumped early Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, after the drugmakers said a p

Merck, Moderna detail potential skin cancer vaccine progress

by Tom MurphyA sign marks an entrance to a Moderna building in Cambridge, Mass., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Shares of Merck and Moderna jumped early Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, after the drugmakers said a p
Doctors must stop misleading women about cervical screening

Doctors must stop misleading women about cervical screening

by James Dickinson,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageCervical screening is one of the most effective screening tests, responsible for substantial reduction in death from cervical cancer.

Doctors must stop misleading women about cervical screening

by James Dickinson,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageCervical screening is one of the most effective screening tests, responsible for substantial reduction in death from cervical cancer.
What do you know about these three rare childhood cancers?

What do you know about these three rare childhood cancers?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades, and about 10,470 children in the U.S. under the age of 15 will be diagnosed

What do you know about these three rare childhood cancers?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades, and about 10,470 children in the U.S. under the age of 15 will be diagnosed
Study discovers triple immunotherapy combination as possible treatment for pancreatic cancer

Study discovers triple immunotherapy combination as possible treatment for pancreatic cancer

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

Study discovers triple immunotherapy combination as possible treatment for pancreatic cancer

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
Extracellular cell matrix stiffness may induce drug resistance of breast cancer cells

Extracellular cell matrix stiffness may induce drug resistance of breast cancer cells

by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterCredit:Mechanobiology in Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbm.2023.100023A new study, led by Prof. Liu from the department of pharmacy, Univers

Extracellular cell matrix stiffness may induce drug resistance of breast cancer cells

by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterCredit:Mechanobiology in Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbm.2023.100023A new study, led by Prof. Liu from the department of pharmacy, Univers
Study details how exosomes, released by the breast tumor, tricks cells in the blood-brain barrier into taking them up

Study details how exosomes, released by the breast tumor, tricks cells in the blood-brain barrier into taking them up

by Children's Hospital BostonExtracellular vesicles, also known as exosomes, cross the blood-brain barrier via a transcytosis process. Credit: Kristin Johnson/Vascular Biology Program, Boston

Study details how exosomes, released by the breast tumor, tricks cells in the blood-brain barrier into taking them up

by Children's Hospital BostonExtracellular vesicles, also known as exosomes, cross the blood-brain barrier via a transcytosis process. Credit: Kristin Johnson/Vascular Biology Program, Boston
Immune stimulant molecule shown to prevent cancer

Immune stimulant molecule shown to prevent cancer

by Etty Coffman,University of LouisvilleA confocal microscope image shows the SA-4-1BBL (green color) bound to its receptor on an immune cell (red color) to initiate an immune activation cascade

Immune stimulant molecule shown to prevent cancer

by Etty Coffman,University of LouisvilleA confocal microscope image shows the SA-4-1BBL (green color) bound to its receptor on an immune cell (red color) to initiate an immune activation cascade
Researchers develop alcohol intervention for women attending breast screening appointments

Researchers develop alcohol intervention for women attending breast screening appointments

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash University, Turning Point and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) have developed a successful alcohol intervention f

Researchers develop alcohol intervention for women attending breast screening appointments

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash University, Turning Point and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) have developed a successful alcohol intervention f