Cancer News and Research

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Heart problems from common cancer treatment can be alleviated by using gene therapy

Researchers of the Wihuri Research Institute and the University of Helsinki, Finland, have found that some of the harmful effects of a commonly used cancer drug can be alleviated by using gene therapy that stimulates blood vessel growth in the heart.

31 Oct 2016

Ability to delay gratification linked to less frequent consumption of fast food

A new study suggests that an ability to delay immediate gratification is associated with less frequent consumption of fast food.

31 Oct 2016

Researcher receives $3 million NCI grant to study impact of e-cigarette usage on smoking rates

Nearly 7 in 10 cigarette smokers are looking for a way to quit - and many smokers have turned to e-cigarettes for help.

31 Oct 2016

Scientists identify essential enzymes for efficient and precise repair of damaged DNA

Scientists at The Australian National University and Heidelberg University in Germany have found an essential component in the DNA repair process which could open the door to the development of new cancer drugs.

31 Oct 2016

Penn study reveals new sights into how some intestinal cells can withstand chemotherapy and radiation

When treating cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, decisions about dose must walk a fine line between attacking cancerous cells and preserving healthy ones.

31 Oct 2016

Simple web-based program may help alleviate mild cognitive problems in cancer survivors

"Cognitive rehabilitation should be a core part of cancer survivorship care, as cognitive symptoms are very common and have a profound effect on people's lives. This study points to a simple tool that may help alleviate mild cognitive problems."

31 Oct 2016

Study unravels how tobacco causes increased inflammation

It's no secret that using tobacco is bad for you, but what has been a mystery until now is how tobacco causes increased inflammation throughout the body.

31 Oct 2016

Standardize 4 Safety initiative finalizes list of recommendations for adult IV continuous infusions

ASHP announced that its Standardize 4 Safety initiative has finalized its list of recommended concentrations for adult IV continuous infusions.

31 Oct 2016

Study estimates prevalence of self-reported immunosuppressed adults in the U.S.

In a study published online by JAMA, Rafael Harpaz, M.D., M.P.H., of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, and colleagues analyzed data from the 2013 National Health Interview Survey to estimate the prevalence of self-reported immunosuppressed adults in the United States.

31 Oct 2016

Nano-biointeraction and nanopathology

Nanoparticles enter the organism in a number of ways. In most cases through inhalation and ingestion. When inhaled, the majority of them are expelled with the next breath. When ingested, most of them are gotten rid of through feces.

31 Oct 2016

Queensland prostate cancer experts to lead world’s first survivorship centre

National health experts have today announced the launch of the world’s first Centre for Research Excellence in Prostate Cancer Survivorship, to be led by Queensland.

31 Oct 2016

Myriad Genetics presents research data that validates accuracy of myPath Melanoma test

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, today announced it will present two new studies at the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) annual meeting being held Oct. 27-30, 2016 in Chicago, Ill.

31 Oct 2016

Researchers develop new lab technique that may aid development of anti-cancer treatment

RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have developed a new lab technique that may aid the development and success rate of an important anti-cancer treatment.

31 Oct 2016

MediSens reveals full agenda to include inspiring speakers

This highly-anticipated agenda focuses on discussing a clear need to assist medical professionals in order to improve clinical outcomes, reduce dosage and control costs through advanced X-ray Imaging Systems.

31 Oct 2016

Research findings may lead to new treatment option for ovarian cancer

A new study has identified an effective combination therapy for treating ovarian cancer cells.

31 Oct 2016

Turning off TAZ protein in liver cells reverses fibrosis in mice

Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center have identified a factor in liver cells that is responsible for turning a relatively benign liver condition, present in 30 percent of U.S. adults, into a serious disease that can lead to liver failure.

27 Oct 2016

Natural compound slows typical signs of aging in mice

Much of human health hinges on how well the body manufactures and uses energy. For reasons that remain unclear, cells' ability to produce energy declines with age, prompting scientists to suspect that the steady loss of efficiency in the body's energy supply chain is a key driver of the aging process.

27 Oct 2016

Blocking critical molecule with therapeutic antibody could effectively reduce leukemia burden

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer known for drug resistance and relapse. In an effort to uncover new treatment strategies, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center discovered that a cell surface molecule known as CD98 promotes AML.

27 Oct 2016

Supercomputer simulations of p53 protein could boost future anti-cancer drug discovery

Even though it's almost impossible to see, computational biophysicist Rommie Amaro is using the Stampede supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center at The University of Texas at Austin to model the largest atomic level system of the tumor suppression protein p53 to date -- over 1.5 million atoms.

27 Oct 2016

Non-toxic Salmonella strain could be promising new treatment option for cancer

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 48 million Americans contract foodborne diseases annually, with Salmonella being the leading cause of illness.

27 Oct 2016

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Heart problems from common cancer treatment can be alleviated by using gene therapy

Ability to delay gratification linked to less frequent consumption of fast food

Researcher receives $3 million NCI grant to study impact of e-cigarette usage on smoking rates

Scientists identify essential enzymes for efficient and precise repair of damaged DNA

Penn study reveals new sights into how some intestinal cells can withstand chemotherapy and radiation

Simple web-based program may help alleviate mild cognitive problems in cancer survivors

Study unravels how tobacco causes increased inflammation

Standardize 4 Safety initiative finalizes list of recommendations for adult IV continuous infusions

Study estimates prevalence of self-reported immunosuppressed adults in the U.S.

Nano-biointeraction and nanopathology

Queensland prostate cancer experts to lead world’s first survivorship centre

Myriad Genetics presents research data that validates accuracy of myPath Melanoma test

Researchers develop new lab technique that may aid development of anti-cancer treatment

MediSens reveals full agenda to include inspiring speakers

Research findings may lead to new treatment option for ovarian cancer

Turning off TAZ protein in liver cells reverses fibrosis in mice

Natural compound slows typical signs of aging in mice

Blocking critical molecule with therapeutic antibody could effectively reduce leukemia burden

Supercomputer simulations of p53 protein could boost future anti-cancer drug discovery

Non-toxic Salmonella strain could be promising new treatment option for cancer

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