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Pembrolizumab shows survival benefit for patients with renal cancer

Pembrolizumab shows survival benefit for patients with renal cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), overall survival (OS) is improved for those receiving pembrolizumab versus placebo at a median follow-up of about 57 months,

Pembrolizumab shows survival benefit for patients with renal cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), overall survival (OS) is improved for those receiving pembrolizumab versus placebo at a median follow-up of about 57 months,
COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

by University College LondonViral and spike antibody dynamics in molnupiravir (purple) and Usual Care (gray) arms. a) Median viral load ±95%CI with time, below limit of quantification (BLOQ) meas

COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

by University College LondonViral and spike antibody dynamics in molnupiravir (purple) and Usual Care (gray) arms. a) Median viral load ±95%CI with time, below limit of quantification (BLOQ) meas
ATR inhibition using gartisertib in patient-derived glioblastoma cell lines

ATR inhibition using gartisertib in patient-derived glioblastoma cell lines

by Impact Journals LLCUpregulated genes and pathways enriched in glioblastoma cell lines treated with gartisertib combined with TMZ+RT. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28

ATR inhibition using gartisertib in patient-derived glioblastoma cell lines

by Impact Journals LLCUpregulated genes and pathways enriched in glioblastoma cell lines treated with gartisertib combined with TMZ+RT. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28
Attacking metastatic breast cancer with sound

Attacking metastatic breast cancer with sound

by Tohoku UniversityThe treatment is injected into one lymph node and travels via the lymphatic system to reach the cancerous one. Credit: Tohoku UniversityDrugs can be safely delivered to cancer

Attacking metastatic breast cancer with sound

by Tohoku UniversityThe treatment is injected into one lymph node and travels via the lymphatic system to reach the cancerous one. Credit: Tohoku UniversityDrugs can be safely delivered to cancer
Substituting poultry for red meat may reduce breast cancer risk

Substituting poultry for red meat may reduce breast cancer risk

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from a new study suggest that red meat consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer, whereas poultry consumption may be protective against breast ca

Substituting poultry for red meat may reduce breast cancer risk

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from a new study suggest that red meat consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer, whereas poultry consumption may be protective against breast ca
UK urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study

UK urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage of

UK urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage of
Predicting the risk of cancer with computational electrodynamics

Predicting the risk of cancer with computational electrodynamics

by Nils Heinonen,Argonne National LaboratoryAlterations of the nanoscale structure of live HeLa cells after chemical fixation, as observed using partial wave spectroscopic (PWS) optical microsco

Predicting the risk of cancer with computational electrodynamics

by Nils Heinonen,Argonne National LaboratoryAlterations of the nanoscale structure of live HeLa cells after chemical fixation, as observed using partial wave spectroscopic (PWS) optical microsco
Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk

Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk

by National Institutes of HealthThe study found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who don't use t

Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk

by National Institutes of HealthThe study found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who don't use t
Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

by Sara HusseinA study in the journalNaturefound that restricting the intake of an amino acid found in red meat and eggs slowed the growth of cancerous tumours in miceDiet is already a key

Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

by Sara HusseinA study in the journalNaturefound that restricting the intake of an amino acid found in red meat and eggs slowed the growth of cancerous tumours in miceDiet is already a key
Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

by University of PennsylvaniaMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For cancer to spread, it needs a hosp

Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

by University of PennsylvaniaMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For cancer to spread, it needs a hosp
Factors predict low BMD in pediatric blood cancer survivors

Factors predict low BMD in pediatric blood cancer survivors

Low bone mineral density (BMD) is common in childhood leukemia and lymphoma survivors, according to a study published online Sept. 19 inCancer.Hadley M. Bloomhardt, M.D., from the Yale School of

Factors predict low BMD in pediatric blood cancer survivors

Low bone mineral density (BMD) is common in childhood leukemia and lymphoma survivors, according to a study published online Sept. 19 inCancer.Hadley M. Bloomhardt, M.D., from the Yale School of
Cancer drug approved for NHS use in England gives some multiple myeloma patients another option

Cancer drug approved for NHS use in England gives some multiple myeloma patients another option

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug has been made available on the NHS in England for adults with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma who cannot receive standard treat

Cancer drug approved for NHS use in England gives some multiple myeloma patients another option

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug has been made available on the NHS in England for adults with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma who cannot receive standard treat