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UC San Diego scientists develop new method to keep cultured cells healthy

Hematopoietic stem cells — the precursors to blood cells — have been notoriously difficult to grow in a dish, a critical tool in basic research.

12 Aug 2021

Widowhood associated with greater risk of advanced prostate cancer

Social environment is a key factor in the risk of developing prostate cancer. PhD student Charlotte Salmon and Professor Marie-Élise Parent of Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) have shown that widowers are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.

12 Aug 2021

National academies’ report took pharma-friendly stance after millions in gifts from drugmakers

To several U.S. senators, it looked wasteful, even outrageous. Every year, taxpayers pay for at least $750 million worth of expensive pharmaceuticals that are simply thrown away. Companies ship many of the drugs in "Costco"-size vials, one lawmaker said, that once opened usually cannot be resealed or saved for other patients. Yet pharma gets paid for every drop.

12 Aug 2021

Apple aims to push more patient data to doctors. But who can gauge its impact on health?

Soon, Apple announced recently, it will enable doctors to monitor health data from their patients' phones and watches between visits, part of the push into health care that Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, has declared will constitute the company's greatest contribution to mankind.

12 Aug 2021

New research offers hope to increase efficacy of immunotherapy for lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death. Current treatments employ immunotherapy, often in combination with chemotherapy, but benefits to patients remain slight.

11 Aug 2021

Two-arm molecule can deplete cancer-protecting cells to promote immune responses against tumors

A two-arm molecule can effectively deplete cancer-protecting cells inside tumors, allowing the immune system to fight off tumors without becoming overactive. The finding, published online in Science Translational Medicine, could lead to new types of cancer immunotherapies.

11 Aug 2021

Understanding hypoxia-induced gene expression variations in aggressive type of pancreatic cancer

Cancer cells have evolved a myriad of mechanisms that support their uncontrolled growth. In case of solid tissue tumors, the tumor microenvironment, which consists of extracellular components and conditions surrounding the tumor, is crucial in deciding the fate of the cancer cells.

11 Aug 2021

Study uncovers molecular mechanisms that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication

A study led by Northwestern Medicine investigators has identified the molecular mechanisms within protein complexes that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

11 Aug 2021

UC Davis epidemiologist turns to colleagues for cancer care

Brad Pollock knows a lot about cancer. In addition to his appointments as chair of the UC Davis Public Health Sciences Department and associate dean for public health sciences, Pollock is an expert in cancer epidemiology, including the study of what causes cancer, how it spreads and cancer prevention.

11 Aug 2021

Deep learning model can classify intracranial tumors using a single 3D MRI scan

A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have developed a deep learning model that is capable of classifying a brain tumor as one of six common types using a single 3D MRI scan, according to a study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

11 Aug 2021

New joint statement issued in opposition to cumulative radiation dose limits for patient imaging

When a medical imaging exam provides a clinical benefit, the only risk that should be considered is the exam itself rather than a patient's previous radiation exposure, according to a statement by three scientific groups representing medical physicists, radiologists, and health physicists.

11 Aug 2021

New stem-cell-carrying hydrogel could help the heart recover from myocardial ischemia

Heart muscle becomes damaged and cardiac function is affected when blood vessels feeding the heart are blocked.

11 Aug 2021

Alcohol consumption increases risk of several cancers while coffee protects against liver, skin cancer

Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for several cancers including head & neck, oesophageal and bowel cancer – as well as the more widely known links to breast and liver cancer – according to a new study funded by World Cancer Research Fund, and published this week in Nature Communications.

11 Aug 2021

Analysis finds stable or decreasing trends in cervical cancer incidence and mortality

A recent trend analysis indicates that cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates have remained stable or are dropping in most countries across the globe.

11 Aug 2021

Knowing genetic risk for breast cancer leads to fewer regrets

Women who found out their genetic risk for breast cancer had fewer regrets than those who opted not to find out.

11 Aug 2021

Monash researchers uncover why essential oils can benefit mood

New research from Monash University scientists has uncovered why certain essential oils can benefit mood.

11 Aug 2021

Potential new treatment for mast cell cancers reduces tumor size and prevents organ infiltration

A potential new treatment for mast cell cancers reduces the number of mast cells by "mutating" the messenger RNA (mRNA) before it can deliver instructions for manufacturing the gene responsible for cell proliferation.

10 Aug 2021

NYU Langone and Perlmutter Cancer Center expand lung cancer screening services to more locations

As part of its mission to bring high-quality healthcare services closer to patients, NYU Langone Health and Perlmutter Cancer Center have expanded the Lung Cancer Screening Program to more than a dozen additional locations throughout its network in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and on Long Island.

10 Aug 2021

Study identifies Foxo1 gene as a potential treatment target for hereditary lymphedema

A University of South Florida preclinical study unexpectedly identified the gene Foxo1 as a potential treatment target for hereditary lymphedema.

10 Aug 2021

Adolescent and young adult cancer patients found to be well represented in NCI-sponsored clinical trials

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer have not seen the same improvements in survival over the years as their pediatric and older adult counterparts.

10 Aug 2021

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

UC San Diego scientists develop new method to keep cultured cells healthy

Widowhood associated with greater risk of advanced prostate cancer

National academies’ report took pharma-friendly stance after millions in gifts from drugmakers

Apple aims to push more patient data to doctors. But who can gauge its impact on health?

New research offers hope to increase efficacy of immunotherapy for lung cancer

Two-arm molecule can deplete cancer-protecting cells to promote immune responses against tumors

Understanding hypoxia-induced gene expression variations in aggressive type of pancreatic cancer

Study uncovers molecular mechanisms that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication

UC Davis epidemiologist turns to colleagues for cancer care

Deep learning model can classify intracranial tumors using a single 3D MRI scan

New joint statement issued in opposition to cumulative radiation dose limits for patient imaging

New stem-cell-carrying hydrogel could help the heart recover from myocardial ischemia

Alcohol consumption increases risk of several cancers while coffee protects against liver, skin cancer

Analysis finds stable or decreasing trends in cervical cancer incidence and mortality

Knowing genetic risk for breast cancer leads to fewer regrets

Monash researchers uncover why essential oils can benefit mood

Potential new treatment for mast cell cancers reduces tumor size and prevents organ infiltration

NYU Langone and Perlmutter Cancer Center expand lung cancer screening services to more locations

Study identifies Foxo1 gene as a potential treatment target for hereditary lymphedema

Adolescent and young adult cancer patients found to be well represented in NCI-sponsored clinical trials

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