Cancer News and Research

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Mindfulness motivates people to make healthy changes in behavior, study shows

We hear so many well-meaning and well-researched messages about how to be healthier, and for many, they prompt real change, like quitting smoking, exercising more and eating better. But for some people, these messages prompt only a defensive and resentful reaction: "Stop nagging and leave me alone."

30 Jan 2017

Scientists synthesize and evaluate mono/di-halogenated coumarins for anticancer activity

Throughout the world, many medicinal compounds are being discovered. Scientists have learnt to modify the chemical structures of active compounds so that they can improved therapeutic activity and reduced the toxicity.

30 Jan 2017

Penn researchers attempting to harness power of big data to help cancer patients avoid ER visits

What if doctors could look into a crystal ball and predict which of their patients might be at risk of getting sick enough to go to the emergency room?

30 Jan 2017

Study finds no improvement in survival rates for heart failure patients

Survival rates for people suffering from heart failure have not improved since 1998, according to a study led by University of Oxford researchers.

30 Jan 2017

New powerful natural preservative formulation can increase shelf-life for chilled-meat products

Arjuna Natural Extracts Ltd. presents X-tend, a complete, natural, formulation-specific preservative designed to increase chilled-meat product shelf-life and ensure food safety.

30 Jan 2017

Use of Terahertz imaging in the pharmaceutical industry talk at this year’s Photonics West by TeraView

TeraView, the pioneer and leader in terahertz technology and solutions is pleased to announce that Dr Phil Taday, Head of Applications at TeraView, will be giving an invited talk on the use of Terahertz imaging in the pharmaceutical industry at this year’s Photonics West event to be held at The Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA.

From TeraView Ltd. 30 Jan 2017

ALCMI and Scancell collaborate to advance cancer vaccine clinical trials in NSCLC patients

The Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute, the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation and Scancell Holdings PLC today announce a collaboration to evaluate the use of Scancell's second innovative cancer vaccine, SCIB2, from its ImmunoBody platform to treat non-small cell lung cancer.

30 Jan 2017

High paracardial fat volume linked to increased risk for heart disease in postmenopausal women

A higher volume of a certain type of fat that surrounds the heart is significantly associated with a higher risk of heart disease in women after menopause and women with lower levels of estrogen at midlife, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

30 Jan 2017

Breast conserving therapy better than mastectomy in early-stage breast cancer patients

Breast conserving therapy (BCT, breast conserving surgery combined with radiation therapy) is superior to mastectomy in certain types of breast cancer patients, according to results from the largest study to date, to be presented to the European Cancer Congress 2017 today.

30 Jan 2017

Onset of diabetes or rapidly deteriorating condition could be first sign of hidden pancreatic cancer

Patients and their doctors should be aware that the onset of diabetes, or a rapid deterioration in existing diabetes that requires more aggressive treatment, could be a sign of early, hidden pancreatic cancer, according to research presented at the European Cancer Congress 2017 today.

30 Jan 2017

New breath test shows promising results for detection of stomach and oesophageal cancers

A test that measures the levels of five chemicals in the breath has shown promising results for the detection of cancers of the oesophagus and stomach in a large patient trial presented at the European Cancer Congress 2017

30 Jan 2017

New immunotherapy active against mucosal melanoma and improves survival for bladder cancer patients

Clinical trials of a new immunotherapy, pembrolizumab, have shown that it prolongs life significantly for patients with bladder cancer and is active against a rare sub-type of melanoma, called mucosal melanoma.

30 Jan 2017

Researchers predict melanoma death rates will decrease from current levels by 2050

By 2050 the death rates from malignant melanoma will have decreased from their current levels but the numbers of people dying from the disease will have increased due to the aging of populations.

30 Jan 2017

ACMG issues new Points to Consider statement on potential clinical application of genome editing

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics is weighing in on the genome editing/CRISPR debate with a new Points to Consider statement, "Genome Editing in Clinical Genetics."

29 Jan 2017

Scientists restore partial hearing and balance in deaf mice using new gene therapy

Using a novel form of gene therapy, scientists from Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital have managed to restore partial hearing and balance in mice born with a genetic condition that affects both.

28 Jan 2017

Tiny transport vesicles and shifts in metabolism can signal big changes in cancer tissues

Microscopic shifts in metabolism and increases in tiny transport vesicles out of tumor cells preface larger changes to the tumor environment and could prepare the way for cancerous cells to spread and metastasize, University of Illinois researchers report.

28 Jan 2017

Delays in availability of new treatments and incomprehensible price rises disadvantage cancer patients

Cancer patients are living longer and in many cases the disease is becoming chronic rather than acute. Access to drugs that help extend life and improve quality of life, and fair prices for those drugs are therefore essential for more and more people.

28 Jan 2017

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Mindfulness motivates people to make healthy changes in behavior, study shows

Scientists synthesize and evaluate mono/di-halogenated coumarins for anticancer activity

Penn researchers attempting to harness power of big data to help cancer patients avoid ER visits

Study finds no improvement in survival rates for heart failure patients

New powerful natural preservative formulation can increase shelf-life for chilled-meat products

Use of Terahertz imaging in the pharmaceutical industry talk at this year’s Photonics West by TeraView

ALCMI and Scancell collaborate to advance cancer vaccine clinical trials in NSCLC patients

High paracardial fat volume linked to increased risk for heart disease in postmenopausal women

Breast conserving therapy better than mastectomy in early-stage breast cancer patients

Onset of diabetes or rapidly deteriorating condition could be first sign of hidden pancreatic cancer

New breath test shows promising results for detection of stomach and oesophageal cancers

New immunotherapy active against mucosal melanoma and improves survival for bladder cancer patients

Researchers predict melanoma death rates will decrease from current levels by 2050

ACMG issues new Points to Consider statement on potential clinical application of genome editing

Scientists restore partial hearing and balance in deaf mice using new gene therapy

Tiny transport vesicles and shifts in metabolism can signal big changes in cancer tissues

Delays in availability of new treatments and incomprehensible price rises disadvantage cancer patients

Johns Hopkins scientists reveal extra centrosomes can promote tumor formation in mice

Hypoxia in primary tumors influences dormant DTCs that evade cancer therapy, study shows

GUMC researchers describe lab technique to fill gaps in clinical care and research

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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