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Scientists develop new surgical process for studying the thymus

Elisa Oltra, head of the Genetic Exppression and Immunity group of the Faculty of Medicine at the Catholic University of Valencia, in collaboration with Alejandro Caicedo, professor of the Department of Medicine of the University of Miami, have developed a surgical process which makes it possible to place functional fragments of the thymus in the anterior chamber of the eyes of mice.

26 Nov 2018

Biological aging caused by cancer treatments correlates with cognitive decline

Cancer treatments are suspected to accelerate certain aging processes in the body. A new study has found that indicators of such biological aging correlate with declines in cognitive function in women who had undergone breast cancer treatment several years earlier.

26 Nov 2018

Japan-India collaboration results in new treatment approach for male urethral stricture

A novel and relatively pain-less treatment method for male urethral stricture using patients own buccal mucosal cells has been reported as successful in four out of six patients.

25 Nov 2018

Bone marrow-derived fibroblasts shown to promote breast cancer growth

A new study has revealed that breast cancer cells recruit bone marrow-derived fibroblasts to enhance their growth.

23 Nov 2018

Gut-directed hypnotherapy may offer new treatment option for IBS patients

Gut-directed hypnotherapy delivered by psychologists appears as effective in group or individual sessions, potentially offering a new treatment option for irritable bowel syndrome in primary and secondary care.

23 Nov 2018

Study reveals increasing life expectancy gap between richest and poorest communities in England

The gap between the life expectancy of the richest and poorest sectors of society in England is increasing, according to new research from Imperial College London.

23 Nov 2018

Researchers provide new insights into regulation of important intracellular messenger molecule

The team of prof. Joris Messens at the VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology has provided new insights into the regulation of an important intracellular messenger molecule, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), whose dysregulation has been linked to the development of several diseases, including cancer.

22 Nov 2018

Research uncovers new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer

University of Stirling experts have discovered new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer as part of a new occupational health study.

22 Nov 2018

FurtherMore campaign aims to counter radio silence in metastatic breast cancer patients

A new campaign called FurtherMore has been launched by Eisai with advice from pan-European and national patient associations.

From Eisai 22 Nov 2018

Metastatic breast cancer patients feel isolated and need more support from HCPs, report reveals

A report released today highlights the growing need for healthcare professionals to manage both the physical and emotional aspects of this terminal disease.

From Eisai 22 Nov 2018

New lung cancer guides aim to drive better outcomes and care

Two new, national guides that aim to drive better outcomes and care for all people affected by lung cancer were released by Cancer Australia today. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in Australia with an estimated 25 people dying every day from the disease in 2018.

22 Nov 2018

Researchers harness visible light to develop safer building block for drug discovery

When you reach for a bottle of acetaminophen, you may be looking for relief from a headache. But if you take more than what is recommended, the drug can damage your liver.

22 Nov 2018

New method enhances efficiency and accuracy of single cell RNA sequencing

In the era of personalized medicine, scientists are using new genetic and genomic insights to help them determine the best treatment for a given patient. In the case of cancer, the first step toward these treatments is an investigation into how tumor cells behave in an effort to figure out the best drugs to use to attack them.

22 Nov 2018

Research refutes claims about safety of nanoparticulate-based sunscreens

It's safe to slap on the sunscreen this summer - in repeated doses - despite what you have read about the potential toxicity of sunscreens.

22 Nov 2018

Novel DNA nanoplatform delivers anticancer agents to multidrug-resistant tumors

One of the most successful techniques to combat multidrug resistance in cancer cells is the downregulation of those genes responsible for drug resistance.

22 Nov 2018

UMN researchers focus on improving dermatologic care for sexual and gender minority patients

University of Minnesota researchers recently published an opinion piece in JAMA Dermatology focused on standardizing collection of sexual orientation and gender identity in dermatology clinical settings.

22 Nov 2018

Scientists identify key protein involved in Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

A global team of investigators has identified a key protein involved in Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal respiratory disease, according to research published today in the journal Nature.

22 Nov 2018

FDA approves new treatment for AML patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Daurismo (glasdegib) tablets to be used in combination with low-dose cytarabine (LDAC), a type of chemotherapy, for the treatment of newly-diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults who are 75 years of age or older or who have other chronic health conditions or diseases (comorbidities) that may preclude the use of intensive chemotherapy.

22 Nov 2018

Mannose - nutritional supplement, could slow some cancers

Mannose is a sugary nutritional supplement that has shown promise in slowing down the growth of certain cancers in laboratory mice. The results of the five year-long study from Glasgow were published in the latest issue of the journal Nature.

21 Nov 2018

Nutritional supplement can slow cancer growth and enhance effects of chemotherapy

Mannose sugar, a nutritional supplement, can both slow tumor growth and enhance the effects of chemotherapy in mice with multiple types of cancer.

21 Nov 2018

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Scientists develop new surgical process for studying the thymus

Biological aging caused by cancer treatments correlates with cognitive decline

Japan-India collaboration results in new treatment approach for male urethral stricture

Bone marrow-derived fibroblasts shown to promote breast cancer growth

Gut-directed hypnotherapy may offer new treatment option for IBS patients

Study reveals increasing life expectancy gap between richest and poorest communities in England

Researchers provide new insights into regulation of important intracellular messenger molecule

Research uncovers new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer

FurtherMore campaign aims to counter radio silence in metastatic breast cancer patients

Metastatic breast cancer patients feel isolated and need more support from HCPs, report reveals

New lung cancer guides aim to drive better outcomes and care

Researchers harness visible light to develop safer building block for drug discovery

New method enhances efficiency and accuracy of single cell RNA sequencing

Research refutes claims about safety of nanoparticulate-based sunscreens

Novel DNA nanoplatform delivers anticancer agents to multidrug-resistant tumors

UMN researchers focus on improving dermatologic care for sexual and gender minority patients

Scientists identify key protein involved in Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

FDA approves new treatment for AML patients

Mannose - nutritional supplement, could slow some cancers

Nutritional supplement can slow cancer growth and enhance effects of chemotherapy

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