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Recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults

Researchers working at the CDC, FDA, and National Cancer Institute analyzed the 2021 National Health Interview Survey data to assess recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults.

8 May 2023

CDC report provides an overview of provisional mortality in the United States during 2022

In a recent MMWR published on the CDC website, researchers discussed provisional death estimates for 2022.

8 May 2023

Is there a risk of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre-and post-menopausal females?

A recent study evaluated the risks of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre- or post-menopausal females.

8 May 2023

Researchers evaluate the dual-therapeutic effect of gene therapy in mouse model of osteosarcoma

Investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and collaborating institutions evaluated the dual-therapeutic effect of gene therapy in a clinically relevant model for common form of bone cancer.

8 May 2023

HIPEC: A promising treatment for certain patients with Stage IV abdominal cancer

A technique that delivers high doses of heated chemotherapy directly to the abdominal cavity is a promising treatment for certain patients with Stage IV cancer.

5 May 2023

Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

Quitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

5 May 2023

Breast cancer tumors disrupt the development of an immune response to favor their own growth

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have identified a strategy cancerous tumors use to remotely disrupt the development of an immune response that could stop their growth.

5 May 2023

Cancer stem cell test can lead to increased survival for patients with glioblastoma

New multi-institutional phase 3 clinical trial data published May 2 in Cell Reports Medicine found that a cancer stem cell test can accurately decide more effective treatments and lead to increased survival for patients with glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor.

5 May 2023

Researchers discover key immune mechanism that helps control inflammatory response to infection

Monash University researchers have discovered a key mechanism in the body's immune system that helps control the inflammatory response to infection. The discovery could help pave the way for more targeted therapies in a range of inflammatory conditions, such as autoimmunity and neuroinflammatory disease.

5 May 2023

Study suggests significantly earlier diagnosis may be possible for some chronic conditions

Conditions such as celiac disease and Parkinson's disease could be detected in principle up to 10 years earlier than they are currently, suggests a new study by UCL researchers.

5 May 2023

New approach addresses the challenge of directly connecting genetic variants to human traits, health

A major challenge in human genetics is understanding which parts of the genome drive specific traits or contribute to disease risk. This challenge is even greater for genetic variants found in the 98% of the genome that does not encode proteins.

5 May 2023

Combination treatment shows promise for aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Nearly 90 percent of patients with an aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma had their cancer go into remission in a small phase 2 clinical trial testing a treatment aimed at making chemotherapy more effective, according to Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

5 May 2023

Neuropathic pain study uncovers pathophysiological mechanism and promising therapeutic target

Neuropathic pain - abnormal hypersensitivity to stimuli - is associated with impaired quality of life and is often poorly managed. Estimates suggest that 3 percent to 17 percent of adults suffer from neuropathic pain, including a quarter of people with diabetes and a third of people with HIV.

5 May 2023

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults

CDC report provides an overview of provisional mortality in the United States during 2022

Is there a risk of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre-and post-menopausal females?

Researchers evaluate the dual-therapeutic effect of gene therapy in mouse model of osteosarcoma

HIPEC: A promising treatment for certain patients with Stage IV abdominal cancer

Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

Breast cancer tumors disrupt the development of an immune response to favor their own growth

Cancer stem cell test can lead to increased survival for patients with glioblastoma

Researchers discover key immune mechanism that helps control inflammatory response to infection

Study suggests significantly earlier diagnosis may be possible for some chronic conditions

New approach addresses the challenge of directly connecting genetic variants to human traits, health

Combination treatment shows promise for aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Neuropathic pain study uncovers pathophysiological mechanism and promising therapeutic target

Simple, low-cost treatment can prevent severe cases of acute radiation dermatitis

Cognitive function therapy significantly improves chronic low back pain at a considerably lower societal cost

Lead contamination surfaces in affluent Atlanta neighborhood

The dynamics and interactions between the skin metabolome, microbiome, and UV exposure

Wistar scientists uncover a key mechanism as to how p53 suppresses tumors

Obesity has been significantly underestimated as risk factor for colorectal cancer, scientists say

Exploring the World of RNA Chemistry

Industry Focus: Cell & Gene Therapy eBook

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

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