'Exciting' anti-cancer compound discovered in the humble willow

byRothamsted ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than a century after giving the world aspirin, another potential drug has been found in the stem and leaves of willows—this time with anti-canc

World medicine December 10,2023

'Exciting' anti-cancer compound discovered in the humble willow

byRothamsted ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than a century after giving the world aspirin, another potential drug has been found in the stem and leaves of willows—this time with anti-canc

World medicine December 10,2023

Scientists find new way to block cancer-causing HPV virus

by Anne Doerr,Yale UniversityElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainThe human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main

World medicine December 10,2023

Scientists find new way to block cancer-causing HPV virus

by Anne Doerr,Yale UniversityElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainThe human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main

World medicine December 10,2023

Study: Niacin may help immune system battle a deadly brain tumor

byUniversity of CalgarySlide showing brain tumour stem cells fail to grow when confronted with niacin-treated immune cells. Credit: Wee YongA new study by members of the Cumming School of Medici

World medicine December 10,2023

Study: Niacin may help immune system battle a deadly brain tumor

byUniversity of CalgarySlide showing brain tumour stem cells fail to grow when confronted with niacin-treated immune cells. Credit: Wee YongA new study by members of the Cumming School of Medici

World medicine December 10,2023

Tailoring treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaResearchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that that the protein Elf5 in mammary tumors plays a role in the progression and spread

World medicine December 10,2023

Tailoring treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaResearchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that that the protein Elf5 in mammary tumors plays a role in the progression and spread

World medicine December 10,2023

Cancer survivor feared recurrence, but this time it was his heart

Heart attack survivor Doug Cobb. Photo: Caitriona CobbDoug Cobb popped a couple antacid pills to calm the heartburn he'd been experiencing on and off for weeks. The 60-year-old considered he might

Oncology December 10,2023

Cancer survivor feared recurrence, but this time it was his heart

Heart attack survivor Doug Cobb. Photo: Caitriona CobbDoug Cobb popped a couple antacid pills to calm the heartburn he'd been experiencing on and off for weeks. The 60-year-old considered he might

Oncology December 10,2023

The benefits of anti-CD69 antibodies for future cancer therapies

by Chiba UniversityA study to describe the functional mechanism of CD69 in regulating the tumor-specific CD8+ T cell fate in tumor-draining lymph nodes (TDLNs), which can be used to develop a novel an

World medicine December 10,2023

The benefits of anti-CD69 antibodies for future cancer therapies

by Chiba UniversityA study to describe the functional mechanism of CD69 in regulating the tumor-specific CD8+ T cell fate in tumor-draining lymph nodes (TDLNs), which can be used to develop a novel an

World medicine December 10,2023

Acute kidney injury seems to promote renal cell carcinoma

Acute kidney injury (AKI) seems to promote the development of papillary renal cell carcinoma (pRCC) from single progenitors, according to a study published in the March 25 issue ofScience Transl

World medicine December 10,2023

Acute kidney injury seems to promote renal cell carcinoma

Acute kidney injury (AKI) seems to promote the development of papillary renal cell carcinoma (pRCC) from single progenitors, according to a study published in the March 25 issue ofScience Transl

World medicine December 10,2023

Prediction tool developed to determine benefit of blood cancer treatment

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageSince its introduction in 2015, a prediction tool developed by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) has been providing support

World medicine December 10,2023

Prediction tool developed to determine benefit of blood cancer treatment

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageSince its introduction in 2015, a prediction tool developed by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) has been providing support

World medicine December 10,2023

App detects harsh side effect of breast cancer treatment

byGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAn app and a camera attachment are now all that are needed to check for early onset lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. Credit: LymphaTech / Georgia TechSome

World medicine December 10,2023

App detects harsh side effect of breast cancer treatment

byGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAn app and a camera attachment are now all that are needed to check for early onset lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. Credit: LymphaTech / Georgia TechSome

World medicine December 10,2023

Without additional investment 11 million children are expected to die from cancer between now and 2050

byLancetCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthImproving care for children with cancer worldwide will bring a triple return on investment and prevent millions of

World medicine December 10,2023

Without additional investment 11 million children are expected to die from cancer between now and 2050

byLancetCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthImproving care for children with cancer worldwide will bring a triple return on investment and prevent millions of

World medicine December 10,2023