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Researchers identify new mechanism underlying the progression of FAP-associated Desmoid tumor

Volume 11, Issue 26 of Oncotarget reported that in this study the authors studied the differences in mi RNA expression between sporadic and FAP-associated Desmoid tumors using microarray confirmed by quantitative PCR.

12 Oct 2020

Women experience employment disruption following cancer diagnosis

Cancer and its treatment can impact an individual's ability to work, and employment disruptions can lead to financial hardships. A new study indicates that women who were diagnosed with cancer as adolescents or young adults can be especially vulnerable to these effects.

12 Oct 2020

Study highlights ongoing disparity in inflammatory breast cancer

Women with inflammatory breast cancer - a rare, highly aggressive form of the disease - are living about twice as long after diagnosis than their counterparts in the mid-to-late 1970s, according to a new University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center study.

12 Oct 2020

Study shows how mutations in VAV1 gene may promote T-cell tumors in experimental mice

Life is an exquisite orchestration of growth and change, with checks and balances that fine-tune complex entwined interactions, both intrinsic and external.

12 Oct 2020

Study shows evidence-based patient education is important in tinnitus

About 50 million people in the United States suffer with tinnitus, a condition in which people perceive sounds such as ringing or buzzing in their ears or head. It is the number one service-related disability among U.S. veterans.

12 Oct 2020

Researchers examine the cooperative effects of genes in suppressing neuroendocrine tumors in mice

Volume 11, Issue 28 of Oncotarget features "Genetic analysis of the cooperative tumorigenic effects of targeted deletions of tumor suppressors Rb1, Trp53, Men1, and Pten in neuroendocrine tumors in mice" by Xu et, al. which reported that the authors examined whether the TSGs Rb1, Trp53, Pten, and Men1 have cooperative effects in suppressing neuroendocrine tumors in mice.

12 Oct 2020

A new therapeutic approach for Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumors

A research team at LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) discovered that exosomes derived from Vδ2-T cells (Vδ2-T-Exos) can effectively control Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumours and induce T-cell anti-tumour immunity.

12 Oct 2020

Transgenders who experience stigma are more likely to have poor mental health outcomes

A University of Waikato study has found that transgender people who have experienced stigma, including harassment, violence, and discrimination because of their identity are much more likely to have poor mental health outcomes.

12 Oct 2020

New study may lead to more effective, personalized cancer immunotherapies

Neoantigens, tiny markers that arise from cancer mutations, flag cells as cancerous and could be the key to unlocking a new generation of immunotherapies.

12 Oct 2020

Analysis of existing comorbidities and COVID-19 mortality

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and research related to potential risk factors for COVID-19 mortality continues, it is becoming clear that individuals with underlying comorbidities have a greater risk of death from COVID-19. The exact contribution of different comorbidities is unclear, however. Now, a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE dissects this topic and may help to quantify the risk posed by specific conditions and offer help with the prognosis.

11 Oct 2020

CWRU and UH secure $4 million to establish research center focused on lung cancer in East Africa

Researchers with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center have secured $4 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Cancer Institute to establish an HIV-associated Malignancy Research Center (HAMRC) focused on lung cancer in East Africa.

9 Oct 2020

New initiative identifies key parameters underlying effective anti-tumor immunity

Neoantigens, tiny markers that arise from cancer mutations, flag cells as cancerous and could be the key to unlocking a new generation of immunotherapies.

9 Oct 2020

Too little sugar is the cause of perforated bones

Bone marrow cancer is currently an incurable disease that affects about 400 people in Norway every year. Professor Therese Standal at NTNU has now found an important reason for bone destruction in people with this disease.

9 Oct 2020

Study shows unique cardioprotective properties of an old drug

A drug costing less than 2 euros per dose could reduce the long term consequences of a heart attack, benefitting millions of patients. Metoprolol, a member of the beta-blocker class of drugs that has been in use for more than 40 years, has been found to have unique cardioprotective properties.

9 Oct 2020

Developing a precision 'Trojan Horse' nanotherapy to treat breast cancer

With a nearly $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Michigan State University researchers are using nanoscopic particles to turn the body's own cells into weapons that cancer won't see coming.

9 Oct 2020

Researchers participate in nationwide study to discover new forms of diabetes

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are participating in the Rare and Atypical Diabetes Network (RADIANT), a nationwide study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study seeks to discover new forms of diabetes, identify their causes, and understand how they differ from more common types of diabetes.

9 Oct 2020

Study examines ways to improve prone positioning for severe ARDS during COVID-19 pandemic

A new study published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society examines ways to increase the use of prone positioning for patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and develops specific implementation strategies that can assist in clinicians' response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Oct 2020

UroCAD assay is better than urine cytology in detecting bladder cancer

Analysis of DNA copy number variants (CNVs) in the cells exfoliated in urine showed better sensitivity and similar specificity in detecting urothelial carcinoma compared with urine cytology.

9 Oct 2020

Research investigates post-traumatic stress in partners following miscarriage

One in 12 partners experience post-traumatic stress after miscarriage, suggests a new study.The research, led by Imperial College London, surveyed over 100 couples who had experienced early stage pregnancy loss (miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy before 12 weeks).

9 Oct 2020

Study shows LED-based UV irradiation prevents bone and muscle loss in aging mice

A research team at Nagoya University in Japan has revealed that narrow-range ultraviolet (UV) irradiation using light emitting diodes (LEDs) safely increases serum vitamin D levels in aging mice and thereby prevents the loss of their bone and muscle mass.

9 Oct 2020

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Researchers identify new mechanism underlying the progression of FAP-associated Desmoid tumor

Women experience employment disruption following cancer diagnosis

Study highlights ongoing disparity in inflammatory breast cancer

Study shows how mutations in VAV1 gene may promote T-cell tumors in experimental mice

Study shows evidence-based patient education is important in tinnitus

Researchers examine the cooperative effects of genes in suppressing neuroendocrine tumors in mice

A new therapeutic approach for Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumors

Transgenders who experience stigma are more likely to have poor mental health outcomes

New study may lead to more effective, personalized cancer immunotherapies

Analysis of existing comorbidities and COVID-19 mortality

CWRU and UH secure $4 million to establish research center focused on lung cancer in East Africa

New initiative identifies key parameters underlying effective anti-tumor immunity

Too little sugar is the cause of perforated bones

Study shows unique cardioprotective properties of an old drug

Developing a precision 'Trojan Horse' nanotherapy to treat breast cancer

Researchers participate in nationwide study to discover new forms of diabetes

Study examines ways to improve prone positioning for severe ARDS during COVID-19 pandemic

UroCAD assay is better than urine cytology in detecting bladder cancer

Research investigates post-traumatic stress in partners following miscarriage

Study shows LED-based UV irradiation prevents bone and muscle loss in aging mice

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