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Bronchitis can cause pneumonia, says Loyola physician

When a cold has lasted too long or a cough is especially bothersome, it's important to see a medical professional.

14 May 2015

Loyola study examines survival outcomes in patients with mesenchymal chondrosarcoma

Among the deadliest cancers is a rare malignancy called mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, which begins in cartilage around bones and typically strikes young adults.

13 May 2015

Volkan Sayin receives Assar Gabrielsson Award for ground-breaking study on use of anti-oxidants

The Assar Gabrielsson Award is given to someone who has written an excellent thesis on cancer research. The 2015 award-winner is Volkan Sayin, and he receives the award for his ground-breaking discoveries about the risks of over-consumption of anti-oxidants.

13 May 2015

Prostate cancer patients who receive androgen deprivation therapy may experience cognitive problems

Cognitive impairment can occur in cancer patients who are treated with a variety of therapies, including radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. After chemotherapy treatment it is commonly called "chemo brain." Signs of cognitive impairment include forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, problems recalling information, trouble multi-tasking and becoming slower at processing information.

13 May 2015

Discovery could help identify molecules that selectively target cancer cells

A new family of molecules that kill cancer cells and protect healthy cells could be used to treat a number of different cancers, including cervical, breast, ovarian and lung cancers. Research published in EBioMedicine shows that as well as targeting and killing cancer cells, the molecules generate a protective effect against toxic chemicals in healthy cells.

13 May 2015

Leica Microsystems launches Digital Light Sheet Module for the Leica TCS SP8 confocal platform

Leica Microsystems launches the Leica TCS SP8 DLS, a digital light sheet microscope, which is fully integrated into the Leica TCS SP8 confocal microscope for the observation of developmental processes in real time and 3D...

13 May 2015

UBM Medica recognized with three national accolades by ASHPE

UBM Medica announced today that Physicians Practice, a leading online community for physicians and practice management professionals, has been recognized by the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors with three national accolades.

13 May 2015

Sheffield Hospitals shortlisted for record number of national Patient Safety awards

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for a record number of national Patient Safety Awards in recognition of outstanding practice in the field...

13 May 2015

Federal budget delivers vital funding for Australian medical research

This vital funding boost will ensure Australia remains at the forefront of cutting edge medical research, delivering the critical breakthroughs needed to understand disease and find cures.

13 May 2015

Case Western Reserve researchers find potential game-changer for triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University combined finely crafted nanoparticles with one of nature's potent disrupters to prevent the spread of triple-negative breast cancer in mouse models.

13 May 2015

Researchers develop new tool to identify common genetic anomalies in cancer

Researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center and Thermo Fisher Scientific have developed and tested a new tool that searches for the most common genetic anomalies seen in cancer. The assay demonstrates the ability to make gene sequencing easier over a large volume of samples.

13 May 2015

Research paves way for development of individualized immunotherapy for treating cancer

Mainz-based researchers have made significant advances with regard to the development of individualized immunotherapy strategies for treating cancer. They have managed to identify the relevant genetic changes or mutations associated with various types of cancer and have determined their individual blueprints.

13 May 2015

Scientists uncover mechanism behind 'tubulin code'

Driving down the highway, you encounter ever-changing signs -- speed limits, exits, food and gas options. Seeing these roadside markers may cause you to slow down, change lanes or start thinking about lunch. In a similar way, cellular structures called microtubules are tagged with a variety of chemical markers that can influence cell functions.

13 May 2015

Invectys begins INVAC-1 phase I clinical trial in cancer patients

Invectys announces today that it has initiated a phase I clinical trial of its immunotherapeutic drug candidate INVAC-1.

13 May 2015

Study evaluates VolitionRx's proprietary Nucleosomics platform in most prevalent cancers

VolitionRx Limited, a life sciences company focused on developing blood-based diagnostic tests for a broad range of cancer types and other conditions, today announced that it has accelerated its large independent prospective study evaluating its proprietary Nucleosomics platform at University Hospital Bonn in Germany.

13 May 2015

Managing cancer at work: Johns Hopkins launches new service for all employees

Johns Hopkins Medicine has created and launched Managing Cancer at Work, a new and novel health benefit program offered free of charge for its more than 42,000 combined full-time equivalent employees.

12 May 2015

Two physicians examine heart disease through a literary lens

Heart disease has topped mortality charts as the No. 1 killer of men and women for many decades, but a novel analysis of American literary fiction by two physicians finds the disorder’s presence in great novels has remained relatively modest.

12 May 2015

European Investment Bank supports Bavarian Nordic’s development of Ebola and cancer vaccines

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world’s largest multilateral bank, today reaffirmed its firm commitment to respond to the Ebola pandemic. The Bank has provided a EUR 50 million loan to Bavarian Nordic, an international biopharmaceutical company, for accelerated development of an Ebola vaccine with long-term efficacy. The financing is also backing research into vaccines for treating other infectious diseases and multiple cancer indications.

12 May 2015

New landmark study to examine role of cocoa flavanols in maintaining cardiovascular health

Recognizing that heart health is one of the world's most significant public health challenges, Mars, Incorporated, in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is launching a five-year landmark study to examine the role of cocoa flavanols, plant-derived bioactives from the cacao bean, in helping people maintain cardiovascular health.

12 May 2015

Childhood cancer survivors more likely to be obese than healthy peers

Childhood cancer survivors - especially those whose treatment included brain irradiation or chemotherapy with glucocorticoids - are 14 percent more likely to be obese than their healthy peers.

12 May 2015

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Bronchitis can cause pneumonia, says Loyola physician

Loyola study examines survival outcomes in patients with mesenchymal chondrosarcoma

Volkan Sayin receives Assar Gabrielsson Award for ground-breaking study on use of anti-oxidants

Prostate cancer patients who receive androgen deprivation therapy may experience cognitive problems

Discovery could help identify molecules that selectively target cancer cells

Leica Microsystems launches Digital Light Sheet Module for the Leica TCS SP8 confocal platform

UBM Medica recognized with three national accolades by ASHPE

Sheffield Hospitals shortlisted for record number of national Patient Safety awards

Federal budget delivers vital funding for Australian medical research

Case Western Reserve researchers find potential game-changer for triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers develop new tool to identify common genetic anomalies in cancer

Research paves way for development of individualized immunotherapy for treating cancer

Scientists uncover mechanism behind 'tubulin code'

Invectys begins INVAC-1 phase I clinical trial in cancer patients

Study evaluates VolitionRx's proprietary Nucleosomics platform in most prevalent cancers

Managing cancer at work: Johns Hopkins launches new service for all employees

Two physicians examine heart disease through a literary lens

European Investment Bank supports Bavarian Nordic’s development of Ebola and cancer vaccines

New landmark study to examine role of cocoa flavanols in maintaining cardiovascular health

Childhood cancer survivors more likely to be obese than healthy peers

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