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Review: Antibiotic development has increased, but inadequate

While the pipeline of new antibiotics has improved over the past six years, momentum in the development of new infection-fighting agents remains inadequate and could take a significant downturn without new incentives, a report released in Clinical Infectious Diseases shows.

7 Feb 2019

New study pinpoints how fibrosis develops in butterfly syndrome patients

Children with a grave skin disorder known as butterfly syndrome develop severe and chronic blisters. Fibrosis, the thickening and scarring of connective tissues, is a major complication of the disease.

7 Feb 2019

First therapy indicated for treating adults with rare blood clotting disorder receives FDA approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp) injection, the first therapy specifically indicated, in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy, for the treatment of adult patients with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP), a rare and life-threatening disorder that causes blood clotting.

7 Feb 2019

Researchers understand cues controlling collective cell migration during development

Collective cell migration, where groups of cells move together with a common purpose, is important for processes ranging from wound healing to tumor metastasis.

6 Feb 2019

Physicians more likely to prescribe drugs of manufacturers who paid them money

In a study published in The Oncologist, physicians treating certain cancers who consistently received payments from a cancer drug's manufacturer were more likely to prescribe that drug over alternative treatments.

6 Feb 2019

Study links rise in CRC rates with binge-watching of TV shows

For the first time, scientists have identified sedentary behavior as a contributory factor in the dramatic rise in colorectal cancer (CRC) among people under the age of 50.

6 Feb 2019

Rare stem cell may be the root of all metastatic cancers

Researchers have discovered a rogue stem cell that could be the cause of all metastatic cancers. The breakthrough could affect all future research projects.

6 Feb 2019

Exploring racial disparities in social support needs among breast cancer patients

In a Psycho-Oncology study of 28 women who were being treated for breast cancer and were participating in focus groups, White participants noted that having other breast cancer survivors in their support network was essential for meeting their social support needs.

6 Feb 2019

New review examines impact of cancer therapies on the skeleton

A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology review examines the impact of cancer therapies on the skeleton and how to limit bone loss and fractures in cancer patients treated with these therapies.

6 Feb 2019

Simulation model to find the most optimal cancer treatment

In ten years, computers will be able to propose the most suitable cancer treatment for you. The idea is to simulate how all possible combinations of existing cancer treatments will work on your particular tumor.

6 Feb 2019

Drug cocktail may help combat breast cancer

MYC, a gene with high cancer-initiating potential, is overexpressed in over 40% of breast cancers. While MYC programs breast cancer cells to build more macromolecules (anabolic metabolism) it also creates a metabolic vulnerability by making them more sensitive to a type of cell death known as apoptosis.

6 Feb 2019

Spectrum's ultra-fast digitizer enables breakthrough in cell sorting

Cell sorting plays a fundamental role in molecular biology, pathology, immunology and virology research. It requires the ability to rapidly search through and sort out cells based on their unique chemical features and shapes.

From Spectrum Instrumentation GmbH 6 Feb 2019

Pragmatic system-based intervention can reduce racial disparities in early-stage lung cancer treatment

Results from a study published in the journal Cancer Medicine show that a pragmatic system-based intervention within cancer treatment centers can eliminate existing disparities in treatment and outcomes for black patients with early-stage lung cancer across the U.S.

6 Feb 2019

Older adults' symptoms of depression can be linked to higher risk of death

As we age, we become more likely to experience symptoms of depression. Research shows that depression's symptoms can be linked to a higher risk for death. Yet often, older adults' symptoms of depression may be missed by healthcare professionals.

6 Feb 2019

Trump highlights health agenda with vow to lower ‘unfair’ drug prices

It was not the centerpiece, but health was a persistent theme in President Donald Trump's State of the Union address at the Capitol on Tuesday night.

6 Feb 2019

Cannabinoid compounds may reduce viability of colon cancer cells

Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression. Now, Penn State College of Medicine researchers say some cannabinoid compounds may actually inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in the lab.

6 Feb 2019

ALS and Tow Foundation announce their continuing support to New York Genome Center

The ALS Association and The Tow Foundation are pleased to announce their continuing support of the New York Genome Center's Center for Genomics of Neurodegenerative Disease, in recognition of the substantial genomic research being carried out by NYGC scientists.

6 Feb 2019

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Review: Antibiotic development has increased, but inadequate

New study pinpoints how fibrosis develops in butterfly syndrome patients

First therapy indicated for treating adults with rare blood clotting disorder receives FDA approval

Researchers understand cues controlling collective cell migration during development

Physicians more likely to prescribe drugs of manufacturers who paid them money

Study links rise in CRC rates with binge-watching of TV shows

Rare stem cell may be the root of all metastatic cancers

Exploring racial disparities in social support needs among breast cancer patients

New review examines impact of cancer therapies on the skeleton

Simulation model to find the most optimal cancer treatment

Drug cocktail may help combat breast cancer

Spectrum's ultra-fast digitizer enables breakthrough in cell sorting

Pragmatic system-based intervention can reduce racial disparities in early-stage lung cancer treatment

Older adults' symptoms of depression can be linked to higher risk of death

Trump highlights health agenda with vow to lower ‘unfair’ drug prices

Cannabinoid compounds may reduce viability of colon cancer cells

ALS and Tow Foundation announce their continuing support to New York Genome Center

Study emphasize need for educational outreach, policy change to reduce health hazards at salons

Study of spermatogonial stem cells opens path for new strategies to treat male infertility

Study uncovers how lung tissue remodels to support immune response to influenza

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Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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