Cancer News and Research

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Unlocking HIV cure: Study highlights allogeneic immunity as key mechanism in eradicating latent virus reservoirs

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation with CCR5Δ32/Δ32 donors shows potential for HIV cure. Alloimmunity and CCR5 deficiency play significant roles in viral reservoir clearance.

19 Jun 2023

Virtual reality can help doctors to handle difficult conversations with patients

With ever-growing pressures on the NHS, dealing with angry or frustrated patients and their relatives has become increasingly common for those working in healthcare.

19 Jun 2023

Molecular cargo released by cancer cells lays the groundwork for leukemia spread

Tiny packets of molecular cargo shed by cancer cells seed the foundations for metastasis at distant sites in the body.

19 Jun 2023

Predatory bacteria could be used to purify water in the future, study suggests

In a unique study carried out in drinking water pipes in Sweden, researchers from Lund University and the local water company tested what would happen if chlorine was omitted from drinking water.

19 Jun 2023

‘Break the Silence’ campaign urges British fathers to discuss men's health issues with their sons

Men are often reluctant to talk about health matters, and that’s certainly true according to new research by GenesisCare, which reveals that nearly half (49%) of fathers admit they steer clear of talking about men’s health issues with their sons - because they don’t want to scare them (19%).

19 Jun 2023

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Study finds AI chatbots in dermatology show promise in answering patient questions and simplifying medical jargon, but limitations in accuracy and knowledge highlight the need for cautious integration into clinical practice.

18 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Employees with obesity may have lower work productivity compared to people with normal weight

People with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness, contributing to increased costs for employers, according to industry-supported research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Study: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease is increasing among U.S. adults

The percent of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading global cause of liver disease, is increasing in U.S. adults, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

17 Jun 2023

Adagrasib shows promise for the treatment of patients with KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found the KRAS G12C inhibitor adagrasib showed promising activity suppressing cancer growth not only within the lungs but also in brain metastases for patients with KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.

16 Jun 2023

Brain microglia serve as a stable viral reservoir for latent HIV

As a part of its life cycle, the human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) inserts a copy of its DNA into human immune cells. Some of these newly infected immune cells can then transition into a dormant, latent state for a long period of time, which is referred to as HIV latency.

16 Jun 2023

Combination of two drugs may be more effective in treating resistant breast cancer

Cancer cells are even smarter than scientists previously believed, according to new CU Boulder research.

16 Jun 2023

Developing novel statistical approaches to better predict breast cancer progression and survival

Breast cancer is a complex disease, and its progression is difficult, yet important, to predict.

16 Jun 2023

Rice U. chemist wins NSF award to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes

Rice University chemist Anatoly Kolomeisky has won an award from the National Science Foundation to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes.

16 Jun 2023

Creating sustainable health systems viable for the future in Europe

What could healthcare look like in 10, 20, or 30 years? What will be the future of healthcare? Will medical professionals make diagnoses with the aid of artificial intelligence? Will doctors use big data analytics to predict the course of diseases?

16 Jun 2023

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

Mortality in patients with kidney failure has been found to be 23% lower among those treated with high dose hemodiafiltration compared to those treated with high flux hemodialysis, according to new research from the CONVINCE consortium led by University Medical Center Utrecht.

16 Jun 2023

MGI partners with Xpress Genomics to advance deep single-cell RNA-sequencing technologies

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, announced the signing of a licensing agreement with Xpress Genomics, a leading Stockholm-based company specializing in automated and scalable RNA-sequencing strategies.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

New research finds most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors

Researchers reported longitudinal outcomes among British women suffering from early invasive-type breast tumors as their initial tumor and those initially treated by surgical methods such as conservative surgery or mastectomy.

16 Jun 2023

Aging impacts cellular composition across the whole fly: Study

As the body ages, organ function progressively declines and the risk for a wide range of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, increases. Understanding how the body ages is an intense area of research as it will potentially illuminate ways to promote healthy aging.

16 Jun 2023

NCCN guidelines establish an equitable standard of care for cancer outcomes

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) - an alliance of leading cancer centers - convened a policy summit to examine how geography impacts cancer outcomes.

16 Jun 2023

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Unlocking HIV cure: Study highlights allogeneic immunity as key mechanism in eradicating latent virus reservoirs

Virtual reality can help doctors to handle difficult conversations with patients

Molecular cargo released by cancer cells lays the groundwork for leukemia spread

Predatory bacteria could be used to purify water in the future, study suggests

‘Break the Silence’ campaign urges British fathers to discuss men's health issues with their sons

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Employees with obesity may have lower work productivity compared to people with normal weight

Study: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease is increasing among U.S. adults

Adagrasib shows promise for the treatment of patients with KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer

Brain microglia serve as a stable viral reservoir for latent HIV

Combination of two drugs may be more effective in treating resistant breast cancer

Developing novel statistical approaches to better predict breast cancer progression and survival

Rice U. chemist wins NSF award to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes

Creating sustainable health systems viable for the future in Europe

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

MGI partners with Xpress Genomics to advance deep single-cell RNA-sequencing technologies

New research finds most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors

Aging impacts cellular composition across the whole fly: Study

NCCN guidelines establish an equitable standard of care for cancer outcomes

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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