An elusive mechanism of wasting syndrome cachexia revealed

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressOSM induces Eda2r expression in muscle and the depletion of OSMR protects from muscle wasting. a, Mouse primary myotubes were treated with recombinant TNFα, IL-6, LIF

Updated on: February 01,2024

An elusive mechanism of wasting syndrome cachexia revealed

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressOSM induces Eda2r expression in muscle and the depletion of OSMR protects from muscle wasting. a, Mouse primary myotubes were treated with recombinant TNFα, IL-6, LIF

Updated on:February 01,2024

Examining how some cancer cells cheat treatment-induced cell death

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphic abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.07.025Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified

Updated on: January 30,2024

Examining how some cancer cells cheat treatment-induced cell death

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphic abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.07.025Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified

Updated on:January 30,2024

Study links gene mutations to heart rhythm risks seen in cancer patients

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led research team has found that a gene mutation that affects insulin signaling in the heart may raise the risk of

Updated on: September 13,2024

Study links gene mutations to heart rhythm risks seen in cancer patients

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led research team has found that a gene mutation that affects insulin signaling in the heart may raise the risk of

Updated on:September 13,2024

Woman sues L'Oreal over claim hair straightener spurred uterine cancer

by Cara MurezA Missouri woman has sued L'Oréal and several other beauty product companies, alleging that their hair-straightening products caused heruterine cancer.Thelawsuitclai

Updated on: February 18,2024

Woman sues L'Oreal over claim hair straightener spurred uterine cancer

by Cara MurezA Missouri woman has sued L'Oréal and several other beauty product companies, alleging that their hair-straightening products caused heruterine cancer.Thelawsuitclai

Updated on:February 18,2024

New therapy helps immune system eradicate brain tumors

bySwedish Research CouncilGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.010Researchers from Uppsala University have developed a method that helps immune

Updated on: January 13,2024

New therapy helps immune system eradicate brain tumors

bySwedish Research CouncilGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.010Researchers from Uppsala University have developed a method that helps immune

Updated on:January 13,2024

ACA has provided better access to care for cancer survivors

(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors are more likely to have difficulty accessing and affording health care, but the proportion reporting these issues is decreasing, according to a study published online Marc

Updated on: March 27,2024

ACA has provided better access to care for cancer survivors

(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors are more likely to have difficulty accessing and affording health care, but the proportion reporting these issues is decreasing, according to a study published online Marc

Updated on:March 27,2024

Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

by Lori SolomonThere are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online Mar

Updated on: January 03,2024

Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

by Lori SolomonThere are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online Mar

Updated on:January 03,2024

Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

by University of SouthamptonMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.A new study led by scientists at the University of Southampton has found th

Updated on: March 01,2024

Scientists pinpoint gene to blame for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

by University of SouthamptonMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a cancerous breast (right). Credit: Wikipedia.A new study led by scientists at the University of Southampton has found th

Updated on:March 01,2024

ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (A+AVD) have superior efficacy to doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastin

Updated on: March 30,2024

ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (A+AVD) have superior efficacy to doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastin

Updated on:March 30,2024

Scientists develop a rapid gene-editing screen to find effects of cancer mutations

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHTumors can carry mutations in hundreds of different gen

Updated on: March 20,2024

Scientists develop a rapid gene-editing screen to find effects of cancer mutations

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHTumors can carry mutations in hundreds of different gen

Updated on:March 20,2024

Exercise shown to help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially if they are suffering with pain

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerA patient exercising as part of the clinical trial. Credit: EORTC / Anouk HienschTaking part in an exercise program reduced pain and fatigu

Updated on: March 30,2024

Exercise shown to help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially if they are suffering with pain

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerA patient exercising as part of the clinical trial. Credit: EORTC / Anouk HienschTaking part in an exercise program reduced pain and fatigu

Updated on:March 30,2024

Drug prices based on success could speed up cancer patients' treatment

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainPaying for cancer drugs based on how well they work in practice could help patients get new treatments faster, according to a Cancer Research UK repo

Updated on: March 08,2024

Drug prices based on success could speed up cancer patients' treatment

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainPaying for cancer drugs based on how well they work in practice could help patients get new treatments faster, according to a Cancer Research UK repo

Updated on:March 08,2024