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Dietary soy-protein may be effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases

A diet supplemented with soy protein may be an effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases, Penn State researchers reported after completing a study that included mice and cultured human colon cells.

26 Apr 2017

Removing senescent cells from joints could reverse progression of osteoarthritis

In a preclinical study in mice and human cells, researchers report that selectively removing old or 'senescent' cells from joints could stop and even reverse the progression of osteoarthritis.

26 Apr 2017

Obesity amplifies effects of three risk alleles linked to NAFLD

An international study based at UT Southwestern Medical Center revealed a striking genetic-environmental interaction: Obesity significantly amplifies the effects of three gene variants that increase risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by different metabolic pathways.

26 Apr 2017

Scientists find way to provide longer-lasting pain relief using MOFs

To treat headaches, back pain or fever, most of us have reached for ibuprofen at one point or another. But we often have to take doses every four to six hours if the pain warrants it.

26 Apr 2017

Study suggests almost 55,000 Norwegians suffer from PTSD

The number of adults in Norway who suffer from PTSD is equivalent to practically an entire year class of Norwegians, claims a new study.

26 Apr 2017

Study: Women fare worse than men at every stage of treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms

Mortality rates for women undergoing surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms are nearly twice those for men, a new study has found.

26 Apr 2017

FDA warns 14 companies for illegal promotion and selling of cancer cure products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters today to 14 companies based out of U.S., who are selling more than 65 products illegally making false claims to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer.

26 Apr 2017

Study provides new insights on molecular mechanisms that impair muscle stem cells during aging

Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have identified a previously unrecognized step in stem cell-mediated muscle regeneration.

26 Apr 2017

Studies uncover link between immune system, brain structure and memory

The body's immune system performs essential functions, such as defending against bacteria and cancer cells. However, the human brain is separated from immune cells in the bloodstream by the so-called blood-brain barrier.

26 Apr 2017

Drinking more than three cups of Italian-style coffee each day lowers prostate cancer risk

Add another typical component of the Italian way of life to the long list of foods characterizing one of the most healthy populations in the world. This time it's coffee, prepared the Italian way.

26 Apr 2017

Researchers develop highly sensitive method to detect early stages of colorectal cancer

A highly sensitive method that can detect even the earlier stages of colorectal cancer has been developed by researchers in Japan. Shimadzu Corporation, the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, and the National Cancer Center in Japan have collaborated to develop a new screening method that comprehensively analyzes the metabolites in our blood.

26 Apr 2017

New class of drugs offers hope against antibiotic resistance

Polyphor today presented promising data for their novel class of antibiotics, the Outer Membrane Protein Targeting Antibiotics (OMPTA). This is the first new class of antibiotic against Gram-negative pathogens to reach advanced clinical development in over 40 years.

26 Apr 2017

Study reveals promising results for primary liver cancer patients treated with SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres

Patients with advanced or inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) who usually received one or two treatments with liver-directed SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres in the 459-patient French SARAH study had similar survival compared to patients who received standard twice-daily systemic treatment with sorafenib, but with less than half the number and significantly fewer severe treatment-related adverse effects and significantly better Quality of Life, according to data presented here at The International Liver Congress™ 2017.

26 Apr 2017

Study identifies expression of tumor antigen as marker for aggressive ovarian cancer

Patients who expressed the tumor antigen NY-ESO-1 had more aggressive cancers and were more likely to die early from their disease, according to a large study conducted by Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers and published online ahead of print in the journal Gynecologic Oncology.

26 Apr 2017

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Dietary soy-protein may be effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases

Removing senescent cells from joints could reverse progression of osteoarthritis

Obesity amplifies effects of three risk alleles linked to NAFLD

Scientists find way to provide longer-lasting pain relief using MOFs

Study suggests almost 55,000 Norwegians suffer from PTSD

Study: Women fare worse than men at every stage of treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms

FDA warns 14 companies for illegal promotion and selling of cancer cure products

Study provides new insights on molecular mechanisms that impair muscle stem cells during aging

Studies uncover link between immune system, brain structure and memory

Drinking more than three cups of Italian-style coffee each day lowers prostate cancer risk

Researchers develop highly sensitive method to detect early stages of colorectal cancer

New class of drugs offers hope against antibiotic resistance

Study reveals promising results for primary liver cancer patients treated with SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres

Study identifies expression of tumor antigen as marker for aggressive ovarian cancer

Study: Prostate cancer patients willing to pay up to $2,000 for new high-tech biopsy technique

Higher spending for cancer surgery may indicate worse patient care

New findings on skewed ratio of male to female babies born to Indian-born women in Canada

Negative emotions can inspire cancer patients, study shows

Enzyme treatment may prevent or reduce liver damage caused by excess alcohol consumption

Study finds link between fertility treatments and pediatric tumors

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