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Advancing towards a novel, highly accurate method for cervical cancer screening

Advancing towards a novel, highly accurate method for cervical cancer screening

byFujita Health UniversityAfter a preliminary screening round, researchers identified a set of microRNAs (miRNAs) and cytokines that are abnormally expressed in serum and mucus samples in cases

Advancing towards a novel, highly accurate method for cervical cancer screening

byFujita Health UniversityAfter a preliminary screening round, researchers identified a set of microRNAs (miRNAs) and cytokines that are abnormally expressed in serum and mucus samples in cases
Blood test aids in predicting lung cancer mortality risk

Blood test aids in predicting lung cancer mortality risk

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood-based test developed by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center can efficiently predic

Blood test aids in predicting lung cancer mortality risk

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood-based test developed by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center can efficiently predic
AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

by Karin Söderlund,Swedish Research CouncilGraph showing the relationships between the primary care physicians' (PCPs') reported degree of melanoma suspicion, final tumor diagnosis and t

AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

by Karin Söderlund,Swedish Research CouncilGraph showing the relationships between the primary care physicians' (PCPs') reported degree of melanoma suspicion, final tumor diagnosis and t
Altered cell behavior behind resistance in neuroblastoma

Altered cell behavior behind resistance in neuroblastoma

byLund UniversityEstablishment and application of a COJEC-like treatment protocol using NB PDX models.(A) Schematic representation of the experimental design. Mice were injected subcutaneously (

Altered cell behavior behind resistance in neuroblastoma

byLund UniversityEstablishment and application of a COJEC-like treatment protocol using NB PDX models.(A) Schematic representation of the experimental design. Mice were injected subcutaneously (
Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s

Researchers uncover novel aspect of tumor evolution and potential targets for therapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.003A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the immune s
Combination treatment improves survival in advanced prostate cancer with genetic mutations

Combination treatment improves survival in advanced prostate cancer with genetic mutations

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA combination therapy improved progression-free survival in patients with metastatic castration-resistant

Combination treatment improves survival in advanced prostate cancer with genetic mutations

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA combination therapy improved progression-free survival in patients with metastatic castration-resistant
Adherence to quality indicators low in chronic myeloid leukemia

Adherence to quality indicators low in chronic myeloid leukemia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterFor newly diagnosed chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, adherence to guideline-based quality indicators is low, according to a study published onl

Adherence to quality indicators low in chronic myeloid leukemia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterFor newly diagnosed chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, adherence to guideline-based quality indicators is low, according to a study published onl
Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Rush University Medical CenterCancerous tumors trick myeloid cells, an important part of the immune system, into perceiving them as a damaged part of the

Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Rush University Medical CenterCancerous tumors trick myeloid cells, an important part of the immune system, into perceiving them as a damaged part of the
Multiple recurrent, repeat expansions found in human cancer genomes

Multiple recurrent, repeat expansions found in human cancer genomes

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGenome-wide detection of rREs in cancer genomes. a, Scheme of the method to identify rREs in 2,509 patients across 29 human cancer types: 1, head and neck squamous cell ca

Multiple recurrent, repeat expansions found in human cancer genomes

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGenome-wide detection of rREs in cancer genomes. a, Scheme of the method to identify rREs in 2,509 patients across 29 human cancer types: 1, head and neck squamous cell ca
Drug combination for stage IV melanoma shows success in trial

Drug combination for stage IV melanoma shows success in trial

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteA new multidrug treatment for patients with stage IV melanoma has proven effective after a three-year cli

Drug combination for stage IV melanoma shows success in trial

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteA new multidrug treatment for patients with stage IV melanoma has proven effective after a three-year cli
New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

by Larry Frum,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe introduction of everolimus with carboplatin treatment induces DNA damage in tumor cells and kills them. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

by Larry Frum,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe introduction of everolimus with carboplatin treatment induces DNA damage in tumor cells and kills them. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel
Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk

Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainHormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's dise

Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainHormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's dise