Virus linked to cancer takes over 'cellular mail' to alter tumor environment

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRyan P. McNamara, PhD, is a postdoctoral research associate at UNC Lineberger. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Virus linked to cancer takes over 'cellular mail' to alter tumor environment

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRyan P. McNamara, PhD, is a postdoctoral research associate at UNC Lineberger. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Updated on:May 07,2024 20

Obesity-linked cancers on the rise in young adults

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA sharp increase in obesity-linked cancers among young adults in the United States could foreshadow a reversal in the overall decline in cancer mortality, researchers warned M

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Obesity-linked cancers on the rise in young adults

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA sharp increase in obesity-linked cancers among young adults in the United States could foreshadow a reversal in the overall decline in cancer mortality, researchers warned M

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Predicting cancer versus autism risk in PTEN patients

by Cleveland ClinicIn a newly published study, a team of researchers led by Charis Eng, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of Cleveland Clinic's Genomic Medicine Institute, identified a metabolite that may p

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Predicting cancer versus autism risk in PTEN patients

by Cleveland ClinicIn a newly published study, a team of researchers led by Charis Eng, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of Cleveland Clinic's Genomic Medicine Institute, identified a metabolite that may p

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'Promising' antibody therapy extends survival in mice with pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainScientists have found a way to target and knock out a singl

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'Promising' antibody therapy extends survival in mice with pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainScientists have found a way to target and knock out a singl

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Palliative care in breast cancer treatment may be less likely for racial/ethnic minority patients than white patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite a steady increase in palliative care utilization from 2004 to 2020, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian or

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Palliative care in breast cancer treatment may be less likely for racial/ethnic minority patients than white patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite a steady increase in palliative care utilization from 2004 to 2020, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian or

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Promising new treatment for rare pregnancy cancer leads to remission in patients

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Imperial College LondonAn immunotherapy drug can be used to cure women of a rare type of cancer arising from pregnancy when existing treatments hav

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Promising new treatment for rare pregnancy cancer leads to remission in patients

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Imperial College LondonAn immunotherapy drug can be used to cure women of a rare type of cancer arising from pregnancy when existing treatments hav

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Imaging after one week on pembrolizumab may predict treatment response in advanced melanoma

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImaging the tumors of patients with advanced melanoma receiving pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after only one week—rather tha

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Imaging after one week on pembrolizumab may predict treatment response in advanced melanoma

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImaging the tumors of patients with advanced melanoma receiving pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after only one week—rather tha

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​ Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of the antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death

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​ Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of the antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death

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Researchers urge caution in co-prescribing potency drugs and nitrates

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.041Co-prescribing potency drugs such as Viagra and organic nitrates for

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Researchers urge caution in co-prescribing potency drugs and nitrates

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.041Co-prescribing potency drugs such as Viagra and organic nitrates for

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Could artificial sweeteners alter your microbiome?

by Dennis ThompsonYou may think that artificial sweeteners can help you lose some weight, but a new study finds they are no good for your gut's microbiome.People who useaspartame(Equal

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Could artificial sweeteners alter your microbiome?

by Dennis ThompsonYou may think that artificial sweeteners can help you lose some weight, but a new study finds they are no good for your gut's microbiome.People who useaspartame(Equal

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Two common types of antidepressants found to be safe for most stroke survivors

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study to be presented

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Two common types of antidepressants found to be safe for most stroke survivors

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study to be presented

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Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred

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Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred

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