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Combined diagnosis and treatment of tumors: photothermically activated ultrasound contrast agent

Diagnosis and treatment form the basis of modern medicine. Traditionally, they are two separate steps; however, it doesn’t have to be that way. The term “theranostic” refers to the combination of a diagnostic test with a specific treatment based on the result of the test. This integrated approach should be particularly helpful in providing more targeted treatment for cancer patients.

1 Mar 2011

Tengion prices $31.4 million through private placement financing

Tengion, Inc., a leader in regenerative medicine, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with certain investors in connection with a PIPE financing transaction pursuant to registration exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

1 Mar 2011

U-M's SIVQ software-tool can pinpoint cell and tissue samples more accurately

Ulysses Balis, M.D., clicks a mouse to identify a helicopter in a satellite photo of Baghdad, Iraq. With another click, an algorithm that he and his team designed picks out three more choppers without highlighting any of the buildings, streets, trees or cars.

1 Mar 2011

San Diego Hospice is California's first provider of unique children care program

The Comprehensive Care Management Programs at San Diego Hospice celebrates one year as California's first provider of Partners for Children. This unique state-funded program allows chronically ill children on Medi-Cal and CCS to receive pain and symptom management services, or palliative care, at home.

1 Mar 2011

EPO cancels PDL's '216B European Patent

PDL BioPharma, Inc. announced today that the Technical Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has cancelled its hearing in which three appellants sought to have a 2007 decision upholding PDL's European Patent No. 0 451 216B overturned and the patent revoked.

1 Mar 2011

New study: No decline in breast cancer incidence rates among U.S. white women

A sharp decline in breast cancer incidence rates among non-Hispanic white women in the U.S. after a dramatic drop in the use of postmenopausal hormone therapy did not continue through 2007, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute.

1 Mar 2011

Radiologists develop new non-surgical post-mortem technique

A new non-surgical post-mortem technique that has the potential to revolutionise the way autopsies are conducted around the world has been pioneered by forensic pathologists and radiologists at the University of Leicester in collaboration with the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

1 Mar 2011

Axolotl's two EHR systems receive ONC-ATCB certification

Axolotl Corp. announced that two of its electronic health record systems - Axolotl EHR, version 7 and Elysium EMR Lite - have received Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT Authorized Testing and Certification Body 2011/2012 certifications in accordance with Eligible Provider certification criteria adopted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

1 Mar 2011

ADC announces RNAscope technology clinical study results for HPV-associated head and neck cancers

Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. today announced the results of its clinical study utilizing RNAscope technology to detect human papillomavirus E6/E7 mRNA in routine clinical specimens of head and neck cancer.

From Advanced Cell Diagnostics 1 Mar 2011

New England's program to keep students out of tanning beds

What do Kelli Pedroia, Lesley Green all have in common? They are all passionate advocates for the Melanoma Foundation of New England's program to keep students out of tanning beds.

1 Mar 2011

K-State chemistry professor receives Sloan Foundation Fellowship for gold nanoparticle research

A Kansas State University chemistry professor has been selected as a Sloan Research Fellow for her success as a promising young scholar, particularly in the research areas of sustainable energy and gold nanoparticles.

1 Mar 2011

Heterotaxin useful for studying intestinal birth defects may also inhibit cancerous tumor growth

In an interesting bit of scientific serendipity, researchers at North Carolina State University have found that a chemical compound useful for studying the origins of intestinal birth defects may also inhibit the growth and spread of cancerous tumors.

1 Mar 2011

Lymph node dissection may not be necessary for localized non-small cell lung cancers

Lymph node dissection, the current standard surgical treatment for localized non-small cell lung cancers, may be unnecessary in certain screen-detected early stage cases , according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO), the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

1 Mar 2011

New guidelines to address major clinical issues encountered in treatment of Barrett's esophagus

Endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous cells in patients with confirmed, high-risk Barrett's esophagus is recommended rather than surveillance, according to a new "Medical Position Statement on the Management of Barrett's Esophagus," published by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. The medical position statement was published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the AGA Institute.

1 Mar 2011

Study: Worksite wellness program can help control overall health care costs

A Highmark Inc. study published in the March/April edition of the American Journal of Health Promotion found that health care costs rose at a 15 percent slower rate among wellness participants than a comparison group when employers consistently offered a wellness program to their employees.

1 Mar 2011

Chromosomally unstable bowel cancer cells more resistant to chemotherapy treatments, targeted drugs

Cancer Research UK scientists have made an important step towards developing personalised bowel cancer treatment by identifying which tumours are more likely to become drug resistant, according to research published in Cancer Research today.

1 Mar 2011

Leptin receptor antagonist peptide demonstrates efficacy against triple negative breast cancer

A new peptide developed by researchers in Temple University's College of Science and Technology has demonstrated efficacy against triple negative breast cancer.

1 Mar 2011

LEO selects Veeva CRM to support its rapidly growing New Markets Europe region

LEO Pharma, a leading global pharmaceutical company specialising in dermatology and critical care, has selected Veeva CRM to support its rapidly growing New Markets Europe region. LEO has started the deployment of Veeva CRM to its users in countries such as Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, and Italy.

1 Mar 2011

Sudden cessation of smoking may be symptom of lung cancer

Many longtime smokers quit spontaneously with little effort shortly before their lung cancer is diagnosed, leading some researchers to speculate that sudden cessation may be a symptom of lung cancer.

1 Mar 2011

Tomato consumption can reduce cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases

Eating more tomatoes and tomato products can make people healthier and decrease the risk of conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, according to a review article the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.

1 Mar 2011

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Combined diagnosis and treatment of tumors: photothermically activated ultrasound contrast agent

Tengion prices $31.4 million through private placement financing

U-M's SIVQ software-tool can pinpoint cell and tissue samples more accurately

San Diego Hospice is California's first provider of unique children care program

EPO cancels PDL's '216B European Patent

New study: No decline in breast cancer incidence rates among U.S. white women

Radiologists develop new non-surgical post-mortem technique

Axolotl's two EHR systems receive ONC-ATCB certification

ADC announces RNAscope technology clinical study results for HPV-associated head and neck cancers

New England's program to keep students out of tanning beds

K-State chemistry professor receives Sloan Foundation Fellowship for gold nanoparticle research

Heterotaxin useful for studying intestinal birth defects may also inhibit cancerous tumor growth

Lymph node dissection may not be necessary for localized non-small cell lung cancers

New guidelines to address major clinical issues encountered in treatment of Barrett's esophagus

Study: Worksite wellness program can help control overall health care costs

Chromosomally unstable bowel cancer cells more resistant to chemotherapy treatments, targeted drugs

Leptin receptor antagonist peptide demonstrates efficacy against triple negative breast cancer

LEO selects Veeva CRM to support its rapidly growing New Markets Europe region

Sudden cessation of smoking may be symptom of lung cancer

Tomato consumption can reduce cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases

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Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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