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Ketogenic dietary intervention may inhibit onset and progression of neuroendocrine tumors

A recent Cell Death and Disease study evaluated the effect of ketogenic dietary intervention on neuroendocrine tumors.

12 Sep 2023

Non-invasive breath analysis could improve treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Identifying and analyzing volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma showed promise as a screening method for MPM, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants sitting neatly in two rows of terracotta pots in Valerie Sponsel's UTSA biology laboratory.

8 Sep 2023

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

A comprehensive review in the journal Cell provides an in-depth look at the biology, clinical outcomes, and treatment options for menopause, including the effects of hormonal changes on metabolic and cognitive functions. The article also discusses various therapeutic interventions, from hormone therapy to alternative medicines, and their efficacy in managing menopausal symptoms.

7 Sep 2023

AI for breast cancer screening can perform just as well as human readers

Using a standardized assessment, researchers in the UK compared the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with human readers of screening mammograms.

5 Sep 2023

Mississippi’s cervical cancer deaths indicate broader health care problems

Shementé Jones knew something wasn't right. Her back hurt. She felt pain during sex.

5 Sep 2023

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Targeting malignant tumors with high precision is challenging for biomedical researchers. However, this scenario is likely to witness a paradigm shift in the near future, through the use of specially engineered bacteria, that can eliminate malignant cells efficiently.

29 Aug 2023

A comprehensive online resource allows for the exploration of interactions between mutational signatures and topographical features across human cancer

An online resource for studying the relationship between mutational signatures and topographical characteristics across human cancer.

28 Aug 2023

Study shows not all adrenal carcinoma patients need mitotane after surgery

After the complete tumor resection, not all patients with an adrenocortical carcinoma require the previous standard therapy Mitotane. Professors Martin Fassnacht and Massimo Terzolo show this in a clinical trial.

25 Aug 2023

New calculator predicts risk of early recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer of the liver and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with China accounting for over half of the global annual cases and deaths.

23 Aug 2023

Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness in young men and the incidence of site-specific cancer

A recent study assessed the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and some cancers in healthy young men.

21 Aug 2023

New artificial DNA structures can target and destroy cancer cells

A new study highlights the potential of artificial DNA structures that, when fitted with antibodies, instruct the immune system to specifically target cancerous cells.

18 Aug 2023

Study finds how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have identified how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel the rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia in animal models.

17 Aug 2023

New insights into the role of liver progenitor cells in liver cancer initiation

Primary liver cancers ranked as the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancers and the third leading cause of cancer-related death in 2020. Among all primary liver cancers, HCC is the most common cancer, accounting for more than 80% of cases with a 5-year survival rate of less than 10% in Western countries.

17 Aug 2023

Can machine learning algorithms identify patients at risk of a delay in starting cancer treatment?

Multi-level machine learning models for estimating the risk of delay between cancer diagnosis and treatment initiation in a large group of cancer patients.

17 Aug 2023

Bioengineered nanovesicles could improve cancer treatment

Nanovesicles can be bioengineered to target cancer cells and deliver treatments directly, according to research at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

16 Aug 2023

Early lung cancer detection with a machine learning model based on imaging, clinical, and DNA methylation biomarkers

Researchers discuss the development and validation of a combined model for the early diagnosis of lung cancer.

15 Aug 2023

New diagnostic tool could revolutionize early bladder cancer detection

Bladder cancer has a five-year survival rate of over 80% when detected early, but this rate declines significantly as the disease progresses to advanced stages.

14 Aug 2023

Diverse gut microbiome may help children survive stem cell transplant

Researchers in Italy have shown for the first time that among children who have undergone a donor stem cell transplant, the presence of diverse species of micro-organisms in the intestinal tract before the transplant resulted in significantly better overall patient survival and fewer complications.

10 Aug 2023

Study examines shared genetic etiology of chronic diseases and links leukocyte telomere length to heart failure risk

Researchers performed a prospective cohort study to investigate the shared genetic etiology between chronic diseases.

10 Aug 2023

Malignant News and Research

Ketogenic dietary intervention may inhibit onset and progression of neuroendocrine tumors

Non-invasive breath analysis could improve treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

AI for breast cancer screening can perform just as well as human readers

Mississippi’s cervical cancer deaths indicate broader health care problems

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

A comprehensive online resource allows for the exploration of interactions between mutational signatures and topographical features across human cancer

Study shows not all adrenal carcinoma patients need mitotane after surgery

New calculator predicts risk of early recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness in young men and the incidence of site-specific cancer

New artificial DNA structures can target and destroy cancer cells

Study finds how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia

New insights into the role of liver progenitor cells in liver cancer initiation

Can machine learning algorithms identify patients at risk of a delay in starting cancer treatment?

Bioengineered nanovesicles could improve cancer treatment

Early lung cancer detection with a machine learning model based on imaging, clinical, and DNA methylation biomarkers

New diagnostic tool could revolutionize early bladder cancer detection

Diverse gut microbiome may help children survive stem cell transplant

Study examines shared genetic etiology of chronic diseases and links leukocyte telomere length to heart failure risk

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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