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Study reveals crucial role of TERRA in preservation of telomeres

Despite their especially compact structure that is difficult to access, telomeres transcribe information like the rest of the DNA.

18 Aug 2016

Research findings open avenues for creating new classes of anticancer drugs

A new study at Los Alamos National Laboratory and in collaboration with Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource greatly improves scientists' understanding of the element actinium. The insights could support innovation in creating new classes of anticancer drugs.

18 Aug 2016

Maintaining proper oxygen supply in tumors could be key factor to stop progression of cancer

The lack of oxygen in tumor cells changes the cells' gene expression, thereby contributing to the growth of cancer.

18 Aug 2016

Salk researchers identify new mechanism for Alzheimer's risk gene

For decades, scientists have known that people with two copies of a gene called apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4) are much more likely to have Alzheimer's disease at age 65 than the rest of the population.

18 Aug 2016

New ATA recommendations offer guidance for managing all forms of thyrotoxicosis

New evidence-based recommendations from the American Thyroid Association provide guidance to clinicians in the management of patients with all forms of thyrotoxicosis (excessively high thyroid hormone activity), including hyperthyroidism.

18 Aug 2016

Novel material heals diabetic wounds faster than standard bandage

At some point in their lives, 15 percent of people with diabetes will develop a painful and hard-to-treat foot ulcer.

18 Aug 2016

Ginger-derived nanoparticles may be good medicine for inflammatory bowel disease

A recent study by researchers at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center took them to a not-so-likely destination: local farmers markets. They went in search of fresh ginger root.

18 Aug 2016

Study demonstrates safety and effectiveness of new SLN radiotracer in breast cancer patients

Determining whether breast cancer has spread to sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) is key to prognosis and treatment, making SLN mapping critical.

17 Aug 2016

Music interventions help improve quality of life in cancer patients

We've all heard of laughter being the best medicine, but what about music? A systematic review published by the Cochrane Library found that there is significant evidence that music interventions help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, pain and fatigue in cancer patients, while also boosting their quality of life.

17 Aug 2016

AMP releases new report that addresses challenges in defining clinical utility of molecular diagnostics

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, non-profit organization serving molecular diagnostic professionals, today announced a new report that addresses the challenges in defining the clinical utility of molecular diagnostics for inherited diseases and cancer.

17 Aug 2016

Research article outlines utilization of calixarenes in biocatalysis and cancer therapy

Calixarenes bear a fascinating class of macrocycles that have served broadly in molecular recognition and supramolecular chemistry.

17 Aug 2016

Researchers find potential way to reduce effects of TBI with neuron-targeting nanoparticle

A fall down the stairs, a car crash, a sports injury or an explosive blast can all cause traumatic brain injury (TBI).

17 Aug 2016

Digital risk calculator provides faster, reliable estimation of GIST recurrence

GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) is an uncommon type of sarcoma found in the tissues supporting the digestive system (stomach and intestines).

17 Aug 2016

New study shows female urologists perform more surgeries on women than male counterparts

Although female certified urologists are still a minority within the specialty, they perform many more procedures on women than their male colleagues, who perform more procedures on men than their female colleagues.

17 Aug 2016

New test holds potential to revolutionise diagnosis of childhood leukaemia

Researchers at The University of Manchester have unlocked the potential of a new test which could revolutionise the way doctors diagnose and monitor a common childhood leukaemia.

17 Aug 2016

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

Fractyl Laboratories Inc. (Fractyl) announced today publication of data in the current issue of Diabetes Care from the Company’s first-in-human study of RevitaTM duodenal mucosal resurfacing (Revita DMR).

17 Aug 2016

Novartis Prizes for Immunology to be awarded to six scientists for groundbreaking research

Today Novartis announced that six scientists will receive the 2016 Novartis Prizes for Immunology at the upcoming 16th International Congress of Immunology in Melbourne, Australia on Aug 22, 2016.

17 Aug 2016

MILabs to provide new hybrid imaging system to Yale for advancing cardiovascular research

MILabs will provide an advanced U-SPECT4CT system to the Yale Translational Research Imaging Center (Y-TRIC) in New Haven-Connecticut, with support of an NIH Shared Instrument Grant for advancing their program in multimodality molecular and translational cardiovascular imaging research.

17 Aug 2016

Researchers urge people with suspected hepatitis C to get tested to prevent risk of liver disease

Up to 70 per cent of Victorians with suspected hepatitis C may not have received follow-up testing, putting them at risk of chronic liver disease and even cancer, University of Melbourne researchers say.

17 Aug 2016

Young adult women support stricter regulations, but against total ban of indoor tanning

Most young adult women who regularly visit indoor tanning salons support the introduction of policies to make it safer, but are against a total ban. This is according to a study led by Darren Mays of Georgetown University Medical Center in the US, in the journal Translational Behavioral Medicine: Practice, Policy, Research, published by Springer.

17 Aug 2016

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Study reveals crucial role of TERRA in preservation of telomeres

Research findings open avenues for creating new classes of anticancer drugs

Maintaining proper oxygen supply in tumors could be key factor to stop progression of cancer

Salk researchers identify new mechanism for Alzheimer's risk gene

New ATA recommendations offer guidance for managing all forms of thyrotoxicosis

Novel material heals diabetic wounds faster than standard bandage

Ginger-derived nanoparticles may be good medicine for inflammatory bowel disease

Study demonstrates safety and effectiveness of new SLN radiotracer in breast cancer patients

Music interventions help improve quality of life in cancer patients

AMP releases new report that addresses challenges in defining clinical utility of molecular diagnostics

Research article outlines utilization of calixarenes in biocatalysis and cancer therapy

Researchers find potential way to reduce effects of TBI with neuron-targeting nanoparticle

Digital risk calculator provides faster, reliable estimation of GIST recurrence

New study shows female urologists perform more surgeries on women than male counterparts

New test holds potential to revolutionise diagnosis of childhood leukaemia

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

Novartis Prizes for Immunology to be awarded to six scientists for groundbreaking research

MILabs to provide new hybrid imaging system to Yale for advancing cardiovascular research

Researchers urge people with suspected hepatitis C to get tested to prevent risk of liver disease

Young adult women support stricter regulations, but against total ban of indoor tanning

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