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Myths about PSA tests and prostate cancer screening

Myths about PSA tests and prostate cancer screening

by Julie Grisham,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years. However, many people

Myths about PSA tests and prostate cancer screening

by Julie Grisham,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years. However, many people
New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published onl

New recommendations developed for breast cancer screening

(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published onl
Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

by Karen Zusi,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardUnleashing the immune system to fight tumors—an approach enabled by immunotherapy—has led to remarkable

Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

by Karen Zusi,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardUnleashing the immune system to fight tumors—an approach enabled by immunotherapy—has led to remarkable
Findings challenge standard understanding of COVID-19 infection

Findings challenge standard understanding of COVID-19 infection

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome viruses move between species. For example, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spill ove

Findings challenge standard understanding of COVID-19 infection

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome viruses move between species. For example, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spill ove
Redesigning the diagnostic screening process for colorectal cancer

Redesigning the diagnostic screening process for colorectal cancer

by Alistair Jones,Singapore Management UniversityCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsDuring recent decades, the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been rising globally and its prevalence in

Redesigning the diagnostic screening process for colorectal cancer

by Alistair Jones,Singapore Management UniversityCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsDuring recent decades, the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been rising globally and its prevalence in
Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord

Drug combo ups progression-free survival for metastatic prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), talazoparib plus enzalutamide results in improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), accord
Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergo mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency of DNA testing, according to a study published online Nov. 9 inJAMA Oncology.T

Use of MMR deficiency testing in younger CRC patients is low

(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergo mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency of DNA testing, according to a study published online Nov. 9 inJAMA Oncology.T
Researchers develop new marker for cancer cell motility

Researchers develop new marker for cancer cell motility

by Leipzig UniversityTwo aggregate states of cancer cell clusters. In blue: densely packed, more rounded cancer cells jam together and cannot move, reducing the risk of metastasis. In green: more

Researchers develop new marker for cancer cell motility

by Leipzig UniversityTwo aggregate states of cancer cell clusters. In blue: densely packed, more rounded cancer cells jam together and cannot move, reducing the risk of metastasis. In green: more
A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o
New precision tools make quick work of tumor dissection

New precision tools make quick work of tumor dissection

by Andrew Myers,Stanford UniversityScanning microscopy images of the microDicer (blade spacings 200 μm, 400 μm, and 800 μm, respectively) and microGrater. Credit: Seth Cordts and Saisneha Koppak

New precision tools make quick work of tumor dissection

by Andrew Myers,Stanford UniversityScanning microscopy images of the microDicer (blade spacings 200 μm, 400 μm, and 800 μm, respectively) and microGrater. Credit: Seth Cordts and Saisneha Koppak
Epigenetic age and lung cancer risk in a prospective cohort study

Epigenetic age and lung cancer risk in a prospective cohort study

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpigenetic age, a robust marker of biological aging, has been associated with obesity, low-grade inflammation and metabolic diseases. However, fe

Epigenetic age and lung cancer risk in a prospective cohort study

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpigenetic age, a robust marker of biological aging, has been associated with obesity, low-grade inflammation and metabolic diseases. However, fe
A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

by Barret Michalec,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter health care for patients begins with humility—a term not often associated with medicine.I witnessed displays ofhu

A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

by Barret Michalec,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter health care for patients begins with humility—a term not often associated with medicine.I witnessed displays ofhu