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Researchers uncover new clues to origins of the most common pediatric kidney cancer

Researchers uncover new clues to origins of the most common pediatric kidney cancer

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesSIX2+CITED1+ cells in hFK and WT have different transcriptional signatures. A,B) Periodic acid Schiff (PAS, left, whole image) and H&E (right, close-up i

Researchers uncover new clues to origins of the most common pediatric kidney cancer

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesSIX2+CITED1+ cells in hFK and WT have different transcriptional signatures. A,B) Periodic acid Schiff (PAS, left, whole image) and H&E (right, close-up i
Head and neck cancer survivors at increased risk of suicide

Head and neck cancer survivors at increased risk of suicide

by Maggie Rotermund,Saint Louis UniversityNosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, BDS, PH.D., MPH, is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and faculty member at

Head and neck cancer survivors at increased risk of suicide

by Maggie Rotermund,Saint Louis UniversityNosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, BDS, PH.D., MPH, is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and faculty member at
Trazadone and CBT no more effective than placebo for improving insomnia among long-term dialysis patients, finds study

Trazadone and CBT no more effective than placebo for improving insomnia among long-term dialysis patients, finds study

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial of more than 120 persons undergoing hemodialysis found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) o

Trazadone and CBT no more effective than placebo for improving insomnia among long-term dialysis patients, finds study

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial of more than 120 persons undergoing hemodialysis found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) o
A new role for a triple-negative breast cancer target

A new role for a triple-negative breast cancer target

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaLed by Penn Vet scientists, a new study reveals that the protein deltaNp63, whichfosters the initiation and progression of triple-negat

A new role for a triple-negative breast cancer target

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaLed by Penn Vet scientists, a new study reveals that the protein deltaNp63, whichfosters the initiation and progression of triple-negat
New Kaiser genomics lab uses robots for faster, cheaper routine genetic tests

New Kaiser genomics lab uses robots for faster, cheaper routine genetic tests

by Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn archway of blue and white balloons adorned the entrance of an otherwise unremarkable office building in San Jose this week, marking

New Kaiser genomics lab uses robots for faster, cheaper routine genetic tests

by Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn archway of blue and white balloons adorned the entrance of an otherwise unremarkable office building in San Jose this week, marking
As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

by Dennis ThompsonFolks who are loaded down with medical debt are less likely to survive a bout of cancer, a new study reports.Researchers found that U.S. counties where more residents have medical de

As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

by Dennis ThompsonFolks who are loaded down with medical debt are less likely to survive a bout of cancer, a new study reports.Researchers found that U.S. counties where more residents have medical de
Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's

Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's
When combined, a novel LSD1 inhibitor and an existing therapy enhance each other's anti-cancer effects

When combined, a novel LSD1 inhibitor and an existing therapy enhance each other's anti-cancer effects

by Jaclyn Dunne,Medical University of South CarolinaGraphical abstract. Credit:European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114818A Medical University of

When combined, a novel LSD1 inhibitor and an existing therapy enhance each other's anti-cancer effects

by Jaclyn Dunne,Medical University of South CarolinaGraphical abstract. Credit:European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114818A Medical University of
Huge variations between countries in time for reimbursement decisions on new cancer drugs

Huge variations between countries in time for reimbursement decisions on new cancer drugs

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologySome European countries take more than twice as long as others to reach health technology assessment (HTA) decisions to reimburse new cancer drugs followin

Huge variations between countries in time for reimbursement decisions on new cancer drugs

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologySome European countries take more than twice as long as others to reach health technology assessment (HTA) decisions to reimburse new cancer drugs followin
Finding familiar pathways in kidney cancer

Finding familiar pathways in kidney cancer

byThomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: CC0 Public Domainp53 is the most famous cancer gene, not least because it's involved in causing over 50% of all cancers. When a cell loses its p53 gene—w

Finding familiar pathways in kidney cancer

byThomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: CC0 Public Domainp53 is the most famous cancer gene, not least because it's involved in causing over 50% of all cancers. When a cell loses its p53 gene—w
Scientists identify the mechanisms leading to resistance to lung cancer treatment with Sotorasib

Scientists identify the mechanisms leading to resistance to lung cancer treatment with Sotorasib

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSotorasib-resistant lung cancer cells displaying multiple copies of the mutated KRAS gene (in red) / CICANCER. Credit: CICANCERAccording to recent fi

Scientists identify the mechanisms leading to resistance to lung cancer treatment with Sotorasib

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSotorasib-resistant lung cancer cells displaying multiple copies of the mutated KRAS gene (in red) / CICANCER. Credit: CICANCERAccording to recent fi
Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio sessi

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio sessi