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Alliance MCED Biobank Study may provide greater understanding of how to detect multiple cancers

The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, in partnership with the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced the opening of a new study for participant enrollment that aims to obtain a reference set of blood samples from newly diagnosed patients with cancer and healthy individuals without cancer to include in a future study to assess the utility of early cancer detection blood tests.

1 Aug 2022

UCR researcher employs Actor-Network Theory to open black boxes in breast cancer survivorship care

Today, many women diagnosed with breast cancer live long after completing their cancer treatments and have post-treatment health and information needs.

1 Aug 2022

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

Newly developed nanobodies could eventually be used to treat neurocognitive disorders

Proteins called antibodies help the immune system find and attack foreign pathogens. Mini versions of antibodies, called nanobodies — natural compounds in the blood of animals such as llamas and sharks — are being studied to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer.

1 Aug 2022

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

A new study assessed the safety of the oral administration of Molnupiravir to elderly patients––aged 80 or older, hospitalized with COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

Study finds declines in smoking cessation activity after the onset of COVID-19

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), shows serious smoking cessation activity declined among adults in the United States immediately after the onset of COVID-19 and persisted for over a year.

1 Aug 2022

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

The National Institutes of Health has updated its Strategic Plan for NIH Research to Cure Hepatitis B, a roadmap for ending the hepatitis B epidemic, focused on developing a cure as well as improved strategies for vaccination, screening and follow-up care.

1 Aug 2022

ALZ-NET: First data collection and sharing network for new FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments

ALZ-NET is the first network developed specifically for new FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments, collecting real-world evidence on drug effectiveness and side effects over a long period of time.

1 Aug 2022

New trial offers double the traditional course of antibiotics for patients with life threatening infections

Hospital patients who develop infections where 10% of sufferers die will be offered double the traditional course of antibiotics in a new trial.

1 Aug 2022

Researchers find mechanisms behind the development of congenital birth defect

About one percent of the world population is born with a congenital heart defect, which affects about 40,000 U.S. births each year, but how these particular birth defects come about is largely unknown.

1 Aug 2022

MD Anderson and Advanced Biology collaborate to host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium Sept. 22-23, 2022, in collaboration with the journal Advanced Biology.

1 Aug 2022

Epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia, research shows

The article, published in the journal Redox Biology by the group of Dr. Manel Esteller, shows that epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia and show a new target for treatment with experimental drugs.

1 Aug 2022

NUS study provides evidence of the cytotoxic effect of black cardamom on lung cancer cells

The main challenges associated with existing lung cancer drugs are severe side effects and drug resistance. There is hence a constant need to explore new molecules for improving the survival rate and quality of life of lung cancer patients.

1 Aug 2022

Improving dialogue between healthcare professionals and patients in bladder cancer

In this interview, Dr. Ignacio Duran and Alex Filicevas focus on improving dialogue between healthcare professionals and patients, outlining ways in which we can encourage open discussion to improve the overall patient experience.

From Janssen Pharmaceuticals 1 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

Higher insulin dose is positively linked with cancer incidence, study finds

Dr. Yuanjie Mao has led a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology looking at the correlation between daily insulin dose and cancer incidence (the number of new cases) among patients with type 1 diabetes, finding that higher insulin dose is positively associated with cancer incidence and that the association is stronger among those with insulin resistance.

29 Jul 2022

Study shows cellular differences in brain development between modern humans and Neanderthals

Dresden and Leipzig researchers find that stem cells in the developing brain of modern humans take longer to divide and make fewer errors when distributing their chromosomes to their daughter cells, compared to those of Neanderthals.

29 Jul 2022

Researchers use a tumor organoid system to examine bacterial effects on immunotherapy

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine researchers are using a tumor organoid system to examine the effects of metabolites secreted by bacteria on a specialized immunotherapy – immune checkpoint blockage, a promising cancer treatment development – to determine why some patients don't respond or develop a resistance to the treatment over time.

29 Jul 2022

Understanding the genetic testing-related information needs of ovarian cancer patients

JMIR Publications recently published "Understanding the Information Needs of Patients With Ovarian Cancer Regarding Genetic Testing to Inform Intervention Design: Interview Study" in JMIR Cancer, which reported that experts in gynecological cancer care recommend that all patients with invasive or high-grade ovarian cancer (OC) undergo genetic testing.

29 Jul 2022

Study examines the feasibility of patient engagement with digital life coaching during stem cell transplant

JMIR Publications recently published "Digital Life Coaching During Stem Cell Transplantation: Development and Usability Study" in JMIR Formative Research which reported that the authors launched a single-arm pilot study to investigate the feasibility of patient engagement with digital life coaching (DLC) during this intensive period.

29 Jul 2022

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Alliance MCED Biobank Study may provide greater understanding of how to detect multiple cancers

UCR researcher employs Actor-Network Theory to open black boxes in breast cancer survivorship care

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Newly developed nanobodies could eventually be used to treat neurocognitive disorders

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

Study finds declines in smoking cessation activity after the onset of COVID-19

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

ALZ-NET: First data collection and sharing network for new FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments

New trial offers double the traditional course of antibiotics for patients with life threatening infections

Researchers find mechanisms behind the development of congenital birth defect

MD Anderson and Advanced Biology collaborate to host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium

Epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia, research shows

NUS study provides evidence of the cytotoxic effect of black cardamom on lung cancer cells

Improving dialogue between healthcare professionals and patients in bladder cancer

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

Higher insulin dose is positively linked with cancer incidence, study finds

Study shows cellular differences in brain development between modern humans and Neanderthals

Researchers use a tumor organoid system to examine bacterial effects on immunotherapy

Understanding the genetic testing-related information needs of ovarian cancer patients

Study examines the feasibility of patient engagement with digital life coaching during stem cell transplant

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