New classification system for tumors can guide diagnosis and treatment options for cancer

by Center for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBased on the largest study of cancer patients of its kind, scientists have created a new way of classifying tumours. Clinicians can use genome

Updated on: December 22,2023 18

New classification system for tumors can guide diagnosis and treatment options for cancer

by Center for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBased on the largest study of cancer patients of its kind, scientists have created a new way of classifying tumours. Clinicians can use genome

Updated on:December 22,2023 18

Multicancer early detection feasible for outpatients

A blood-based multicancer early detection (MCED) test using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is feasible for outpatients and has a positive predictive value of about 40 percent, according to a study presented at

Updated on: December 21,2023 10

Multicancer early detection feasible for outpatients

A blood-based multicancer early detection (MCED) test using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is feasible for outpatients and has a positive predictive value of about 40 percent, according to a study presented at

Updated on:December 21,2023 10

Immunotherapy Combo Boosts Survival in Metastatic Melanoma

byColleen Fleisson August 19, 2023For patients diagnosed with advancedmetastatic melanomathat does not respond to the commonly utilized PD-1 inhibitors, immunotherapy drugs ipi

Updated on: December 19,2023 16

Immunotherapy Combo Boosts Survival in Metastatic Melanoma

byColleen Fleisson August 19, 2023For patients diagnosed with advancedmetastatic melanomathat does not respond to the commonly utilized PD-1 inhibitors, immunotherapy drugs ipi

Updated on:December 19,2023 16

MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome—researchers are learning how to harness the way it controls genes

by Andrea Kasinski,The ConversationMicroRNA can silence genes by binding to mRNA. Credit:Kajsa Mollersen/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAThe Earthformed 4.5 billion years ago, and li

Updated on: December 20,2023 10

MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome—researchers are learning how to harness the way it controls genes

by Andrea Kasinski,The ConversationMicroRNA can silence genes by binding to mRNA. Credit:Kajsa Mollersen/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAThe Earthformed 4.5 billion years ago, and li

Updated on:December 20,2023 10

The structure of protein RAF1 revealed: A key step in the development of new drugs against lung cancer

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreRAF1. Credit: CNIOOne of the main challenges in oncology is the development of drugs against KRAS oncogenes. These oncogenes—genes that cause cancer

Updated on: December 20,2023 10

The structure of protein RAF1 revealed: A key step in the development of new drugs against lung cancer

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreRAF1. Credit: CNIOOne of the main challenges in oncology is the development of drugs against KRAS oncogenes. These oncogenes—genes that cause cancer

Updated on:December 20,2023 10

Researchers identify an Achilles' heel in neuroblastoma

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineThe image shows magnified neuroblastoma cells. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineNeuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that develops from neural cells on the

Updated on: December 18,2023 22

Researchers identify an Achilles' heel in neuroblastoma

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineThe image shows magnified neuroblastoma cells. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineNeuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that develops from neural cells on the

Updated on:December 18,2023 22

Increased utilization of stereotactic body radiotherapy has decreased treatment disparities for early-stage NSCLC

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for patients with non-small cell lung cancer can reduce trea

Updated on: December 18,2023 11

Increased utilization of stereotactic body radiotherapy has decreased treatment disparities for early-stage NSCLC

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for patients with non-small cell lung cancer can reduce trea

Updated on:December 18,2023 11

Weekly Update of Drug News-23/12/2024

Weekly update of drug news.

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Weekly Update of Drug News-23/12/2024

Weekly update of drug news.

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Immunotherapy may become new first line treatment in some metastatic colorectal cancers

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Immunotherapy with nivolumab and low-dose ipilimumab could become a new fi

Updated on: December 18,2023 19

Immunotherapy may become new first line treatment in some metastatic colorectal cancers

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Immunotherapy with nivolumab and low-dose ipilimumab could become a new fi

Updated on:December 18,2023 19

Fixed-Duration Mosunetuzumab Elicits Durable Responses in R/R Follicular Lymphoma

June 27, 2023Kristi RosaFixed-duration treatment with single-agent mosunetuzumab resulted in a high complete response rate by end of treatment in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lympho

Updated on: October 15,2023 258

Fixed-Duration Mosunetuzumab Elicits Durable Responses in R/R Follicular Lymphoma

June 27, 2023Kristi RosaFixed-duration treatment with single-agent mosunetuzumab resulted in a high complete response rate by end of treatment in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lympho

Updated on:October 15,2023 258

Five cancers women must be vigilant about

byRoswell Park Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe asked some of Roswell Park's doctors who specialize in cancers that affect women to share some tips for preventing or treating canc

Updated on: December 18,2023 23

Five cancers women must be vigilant about

byRoswell Park Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe asked some of Roswell Park's doctors who specialize in cancers that affect women to share some tips for preventing or treating canc

Updated on:December 18,2023 23

Moderna's experimental cancer vaccine treats but doesn't prevent melanoma—a biochemist explains how it works

by Mark R. O'Brian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMediaoutletshave reported the encouraging findings of clinical trials for a new experimental vaccine developed

Updated on: December 17,2023 10

Moderna's experimental cancer vaccine treats but doesn't prevent melanoma—a biochemist explains how it works

by Mark R. O'Brian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMediaoutletshave reported the encouraging findings of clinical trials for a new experimental vaccine developed

Updated on:December 17,2023 10