Cancer News and Research

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Instillation of chemotherapy can minimize recurrence and progression of bladder cancer

Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center led by Dr. Karim Chamie have found that more intense surveillance and treatment of bladder cancer in the first two years after diagnosis could reduce the number of patients whose cancer returns after treatment and lower the disease's death rate. The study was published online ahead of press today in the journal Cancer.

6 Jun 2013

BioLineRx starts enrollment in Phase 2 trial of BL-8040 for treatment of AML

BioLineRx, a biopharmaceutical development company, announced today enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 2 trial for BL-8040, for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.

6 Jun 2013

Findings have implications for potential gene therapies for autism spectrum disorders

A gene linked to autism spectrum disorders that was manipulated in two lines of transgenic mice produced mature adults with irreversible deficits affecting either learning or social interaction.

6 Jun 2013

CytomX collaborates with Pfizer to develop, commercialize more effective antibody-drug conjugates

CytomX Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antibody therapeutics, today announced that it has entered into a global strategic collaboration with Pfizer Inc. to develop and commercialize multiple Probody-Drug Conjugates.

6 Jun 2013

CTCA offers hope to Hispanics with advanced stage cancer

For the nation's fastest growing population, cancer ranked as the number one leading cause of death among Hispanics, based on a 2012 American Cancer Society report.

6 Jun 2013

Viewpoints: Kasich on what would Reagan do about Medicaid; The need for more doctors

Leaders in the states that have decided against expanding (Medicaid) have often invoked Reagan conservatism as the reason to oppose extending Medicaid health care coverage to more people. After all, doesn't (Ronald) Reagan embody modern conservatism? He cut taxes, cut government red tape and fought the growth of entitlements. Yes, he did all those things. However, he also expanded Medicaid, not just once but several times (Ohio Gov. John Kasich, 6/2).

6 Jun 2013

Genetic duplication that occurred millions of years ago encouraged evolution of ASF1b gene: Study

How and when evolution generates diversity or gives form to proteins, living beings' functional building blocks, are essential questions that still surround the theory of evolution. In humans, the majority of genes have emerged via genetic duplication, a strategy in which a gene generates two identical copies that can evolve to generate different proteins.

6 Jun 2013

New survey data reveal need for specialist nurse support in management of patients with heart failure

One year after the publication of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure 2012, awareness amongst UK healthcare professionals varies dramatically.

6 Jun 2013

ACR urges Americans not to forego recommended screening for colorectal cancer

The American College of Radiology strongly urges Americans ages 50-and-older, particularly those with a family history of colorectal cancer, not to delay or forego recommended screening due to concerns raised by a June 1, New York Times article titled, "The $2.7 Trillion Medical Bill."

6 Jun 2013

Positive effect of aspirin on cancer mortality influences aspirin prescription for primary prevention in men

While aspirin has been shown to be effective in preventing heart attacks in men, it also increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and possibly stroke, even at low doses. As such, national guidelines suggest that aspirin be used for prevention only in men at higher risk for cardiovascular events, so that the benefits of aspirin are greater than its adverse effects.

6 Jun 2013

Study finds higher rates of health-compromising behaviors among rural cancer survivors

Cancer survivors who live in rural areas aren't as healthy as their urban counterparts, according to new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

6 Jun 2013

EMRs emerge as valuable resource for detecting bad drug reactions

NJIT Assistant Professor Mei Liu, PhD, a computer scientist, has recently shown in a new study that electronic medical records can validate previously reported adverse drug reactions and report new ones.

6 Jun 2013

Study: Offering flu vaccines at elementary schools could expand vaccination rates, reduce costs

Offering flu vaccines at elementary schools could expand vaccination rates and reduce costs, according to a new study reported in the scientific journal Vaccine by researchers from UC Davis Health System; the Monroe County, New York, Department of Public Health; University of Rochester Medical Center; and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

6 Jun 2013

Surgeon develops new way to perform deep brain stimulation

The surgeon who more than two decades ago pioneered deep brain stimulation surgery in the United States to treat people with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders has now developed a new way to perform the surgery - which allows for more accurate placement of the brain electrodes and likely is safer for patients.

6 Jun 2013

Obese mothers can make impact on birth weight, diabetes risk of grandchildren: Study

Health problems linked to obesity - like heart disease and diabetes - could skip an entire generation, a new study suggests.

6 Jun 2013

Scientists develop first dual-action drug against melanoma skin cancer cells

Scientists are reporting development and successful lab tests on the first potential drug to pack a lethal one-two punch against melanoma skin cancer cells. Hit number one destroys cells in the main tumor, and the second hit blocks the spread of the cancer to other sites in the body, according to their report in the journal ACS Chemical Biology.

6 Jun 2013

Women are 37% more likely to have COPD than men, says American Lung Association report

Women are 37 percent more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men and now account for more than half of all deaths attributed to COPD in our nation.

6 Jun 2013

Accuray announces treatment of first patient with new TomoHDA System

Accuray Incorporated, announced today the first patient has been treated with its new TomoHDA System at Centre Oscar Lambret in Lille, France.

5 Jun 2013

Cells with amplified HER2 gene need to be considered carefully, study says

Biocept, Inc., a privately-held, CLIA certified laboratory testing company focused on detection and analysis of circulating tumor cells and circulating tumor DNA in cancer patients, reported the publication in the journal Cancer Medicine of a paper entitled "Discordance in HER2 gene amplification in circulating and disseminated tumor cells in patients with operable breast cancer" on research performed with collaborators from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

5 Jun 2013

Study suggests modulation of "enhancer-directed RNAs" can alter gene expression in living cells

In a pair of distinct but complementary papers, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and colleagues illuminate the functional importance of a relatively new class of RNA molecules.

5 Jun 2013

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Instillation of chemotherapy can minimize recurrence and progression of bladder cancer

BioLineRx starts enrollment in Phase 2 trial of BL-8040 for treatment of AML

Findings have implications for potential gene therapies for autism spectrum disorders

CytomX collaborates with Pfizer to develop, commercialize more effective antibody-drug conjugates

CTCA offers hope to Hispanics with advanced stage cancer

Viewpoints: Kasich on what would Reagan do about Medicaid; The need for more doctors

Genetic duplication that occurred millions of years ago encouraged evolution of ASF1b gene: Study

New survey data reveal need for specialist nurse support in management of patients with heart failure

ACR urges Americans not to forego recommended screening for colorectal cancer

Positive effect of aspirin on cancer mortality influences aspirin prescription for primary prevention in men

Study finds higher rates of health-compromising behaviors among rural cancer survivors

EMRs emerge as valuable resource for detecting bad drug reactions

Study: Offering flu vaccines at elementary schools could expand vaccination rates, reduce costs

Surgeon develops new way to perform deep brain stimulation

Obese mothers can make impact on birth weight, diabetes risk of grandchildren: Study

Scientists develop first dual-action drug against melanoma skin cancer cells

Women are 37% more likely to have COPD than men, says American Lung Association report

Accuray announces treatment of first patient with new TomoHDA System

Cells with amplified HER2 gene need to be considered carefully, study says

Study suggests modulation of "enhancer-directed RNAs" can alter gene expression in living cells

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Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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