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New blood test can detect clinically significant prostate cancer in high-risk patients

An international research team at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand, has developed a new blood test capable of detecting clinically significant prostate cancer in high-risk patients, as reported in the medical journal Cancers on 27 July 2019.

6 Aug 2019

Gut cells have remarkable defense mechanism when faced with certain kinds of toxins

A team of Duke researchers has discovered that cells lining the gut of zebrafish -- and probably humans too -- have a remarkable defense mechanism when faced with certain kinds of toxins: they hit the eject button.

6 Aug 2019

Research offers molecular details of pancreatic cancer's ability to invade and evade

Two known gene mutations induce pathways that enhance pancreatic cancer's ability to invade tissues and evade the immune system.

6 Aug 2019

New research explains why some cancers don't respond to immunotherapy

New research has uncovered a mechanism thought to explain why some cancers don't respond to a widely used form of immunotherapy called "checkpoint inhibitors" or anti-PD-1.

6 Aug 2019

Researchers open up possible avenue for new cancer treatments without side effects

Researchers have opened up a possible avenue for new cancer therapies that don't have the side effects that oftentimes accompany many current cancer treatments by identifying a protein modification that specifically supports proliferation and survival of tumor cells.

6 Aug 2019

Researchers use paper-based structures to mimic layered nature of aortic valves

Paper is at the heart of an experimental device developed by Rice University bioengineers to study heart disease.

6 Aug 2019

Groundbreaking study reveals how transgender hormone therapy affects medical test results

Groundbreaking research presented at the 71st AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo has revealed how transgender hormone therapy affects the results of common laboratory tests in the long term.

6 Aug 2019

Research findings could help identify Alzheimer's patients who will benefit from exercise

A novel study has discovered metabolites that predict which Alzheimer's patients are likely to see their symptoms improve with exercise therapy.

6 Aug 2019

Questionnaire-based algorithm predicts preeclampsia risk in pregnant woman

Research presented today at the 71st AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo shows that a questionnaire-based algorithm predicts the risk of a pregnant woman developing preeclampsia.

6 Aug 2019

Biomarkers reveal increase in thyroid cancer incidence among WTC responders

The incidence of thyroid cancer among first responders who volunteered or were employed as firefighters, rescue personnel and cleanup workers at Ground Zero in New York on or after September 11, 2001, is three times higher than that in the general population.

5 Aug 2019

Tel Aviv researchers develop a nano-vaccine for the most aggressive skin cancer

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a novel nano-vaccine for melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer.

5 Aug 2019

Researchers investigate impact of low-salt diets and ketogenic diet

Researchers have developed a novel test that identifies individuals who are the most likely to experience negative health effects if they eat a high salt diet.

5 Aug 2019

Loyola Medicine and its partners are giving patients fresh vegetables to improve their health

In an innovative program to improve the health of low-income patients, Loyola Medicine and its partners are giving patients a weekly cornucopia of fresh vegetables grown on urban farms.

5 Aug 2019

iTHRIV and community groups partner to address health needs across Virginia

Four biomedical research projects to improve the health of Virginians will be funded by the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV), a Clinical Translational Science Award Hub.

5 Aug 2019

MSI detection in blood samples can guide treatment planning for patients with advanced cancer

Incorporation of pan-cancer microsatellite instability (MSI) detection into the 74-gene panel Guardant360 liquid biopsy assay showed high concordance with matched tissue samples in nearly 1,000 patients.

5 Aug 2019

Novel medical device protects healthy organs from radiation exposure during particle therapy

Kobe University and Alfresa Pharma Corporation develop a novel medical device with non-woven fabric style made of bioabsorbable material.

5 Aug 2019

Whole body vibration adjusts the microbiome and immune cells to deter inflammation in diabetes

In the face of diabetes, a common condition in which glucose and levels of destructive inflammation soar, whole body vibration appears to improve how well our body uses glucose as an energy source and adjust our microbiome and immune cells to deter inflammation, investigators report.

5 Aug 2019

Study shows how 'natural-killer' cells may help women avoid placental accreta

One of the most dangerous risks expectant mothers face as their delivery date approaches is a surprisingly common condition with a little-known name: placental accreta.

5 Aug 2019

New computational method reveals genetic patterns in massive jumble of cells

Scientists have devised a new computational method that reveals genetic patterns in the massive jumble of individual cells in the body.

5 Aug 2019

Study could open a new era in transplantation medicine

For decades, immunologists have been trying to train the transplant recipient's immune system to accept transplanted cells and organs without the long-term use of anti-rejection drugs. New University of Minnesota preclinical research shows that this is now possible.

5 Aug 2019

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

New blood test can detect clinically significant prostate cancer in high-risk patients

Gut cells have remarkable defense mechanism when faced with certain kinds of toxins

Research offers molecular details of pancreatic cancer's ability to invade and evade

New research explains why some cancers don't respond to immunotherapy

Researchers open up possible avenue for new cancer treatments without side effects

Researchers use paper-based structures to mimic layered nature of aortic valves

Groundbreaking study reveals how transgender hormone therapy affects medical test results

Research findings could help identify Alzheimer's patients who will benefit from exercise

Questionnaire-based algorithm predicts preeclampsia risk in pregnant woman

Biomarkers reveal increase in thyroid cancer incidence among WTC responders

Tel Aviv researchers develop a nano-vaccine for the most aggressive skin cancer

Researchers investigate impact of low-salt diets and ketogenic diet

Loyola Medicine and its partners are giving patients fresh vegetables to improve their health

iTHRIV and community groups partner to address health needs across Virginia

MSI detection in blood samples can guide treatment planning for patients with advanced cancer

Novel medical device protects healthy organs from radiation exposure during particle therapy

Whole body vibration adjusts the microbiome and immune cells to deter inflammation in diabetes

Study shows how 'natural-killer' cells may help women avoid placental accreta

New computational method reveals genetic patterns in massive jumble of cells

Study could open a new era in transplantation medicine

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