Point-of-care biosensor rapidly detects oral cancer

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsPhoto of the group’s circuit board for the biosensor. Credit: Minghan Xian, Jenna L. Stephany, Chan-Wen Chiu, Chao-Cing Chiang, Fan Ren, Cheng-Tse Tsai, Siang-Sin

Updated on: December 25,2023 10

Point-of-care biosensor rapidly detects oral cancer

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsPhoto of the group’s circuit board for the biosensor. Credit: Minghan Xian, Jenna L. Stephany, Chan-Wen Chiu, Chao-Cing Chiang, Fan Ren, Cheng-Tse Tsai, Siang-Sin

Updated on:December 25,2023 10

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

Innovative technology shows great promise against certain head and neck cancers

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, human papillomavirus (HPV) has increasingly been identified as a significant cause of certain hea

Updated on: December 19,2023 12

Innovative technology shows great promise against certain head and neck cancers

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, human papillomavirus (HPV) has increasingly been identified as a significant cause of certain hea

Updated on:December 19,2023 12

Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease. In an analysis of information on adults with colorec

Updated on: October 30,2023 15

Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease. In an analysis of information on adults with colorec

Updated on:October 30,2023 15

Novel combination of antibodies leads to significant improvement in cancer immunotherapy

byUniversity of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe simultaneous use of antibodies based on two differing mechanisms of action leads to a more effective destruction of tumors. This has been demons

Updated on: December 20,2023 25

Novel combination of antibodies leads to significant improvement in cancer immunotherapy

byUniversity of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe simultaneous use of antibodies based on two differing mechanisms of action leads to a more effective destruction of tumors. This has been demons

Updated on:December 20,2023 25

Quitting smoking tied to better survival in head, neck squamous cell carcinoma

by Lori SolomonSmoking cessation for >10 years is significantly associated with reduced overall mortality and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)-specific mortality, according to a study

Updated on: December 26,2023 12

Quitting smoking tied to better survival in head, neck squamous cell carcinoma

by Lori SolomonSmoking cessation for >10 years is significantly associated with reduced overall mortality and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)-specific mortality, according to a study

Updated on:December 26,2023 12

Radiation/cisplatin combination established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCombinations of radiation and chemotherapy drugs have been shown to cure HPV-related head and neck cancer with a high success rate. A new phase III trial

Updated on: December 18,2023 21

Radiation/cisplatin combination established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCombinations of radiation and chemotherapy drugs have been shown to cure HPV-related head and neck cancer with a high success rate. A new phase III trial

Updated on:December 18,2023 21

Epigenetic therapy worth pursuing in hormone receptor positive advanced breast cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpigenetic therapy with histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors is worth pursuing in hormone receptor positive advanced breast cance

Updated on: December 18,2023 11

Epigenetic therapy worth pursuing in hormone receptor positive advanced breast cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpigenetic therapy with histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors is worth pursuing in hormone receptor positive advanced breast cance

Updated on:December 18,2023 11

New assay assesses multiple cellular pathways at once

byBaylor College of MedicineSynthetic assembly cloning for inserting multiple luciferase reporters into a single vector. Credit:Nature Communications/The Venken labA novel technological ap

Updated on: December 22,2023 10

New assay assesses multiple cellular pathways at once

byBaylor College of MedicineSynthetic assembly cloning for inserting multiple luciferase reporters into a single vector. Credit:Nature Communications/The Venken labA novel technological ap

Updated on:December 22,2023 10

New form of immunotherapy under investigation for cancer that resists conventional T cell therapies

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainMedical investigators are theorizing that a combination of t

Updated on: January 25,2024 16

New form of immunotherapy under investigation for cancer that resists conventional T cell therapies

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainMedical investigators are theorizing that a combination of t

Updated on:January 25,2024 16

Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

by Karen L. Brooks,University of PennsylvaniaSunil Singhal, MD, examines lung tissue during a surgical procedure using a glowing tumor agent, while a colleague observes. Credit: University of Pe

Updated on: January 08,2024 10

Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

by Karen L. Brooks,University of PennsylvaniaSunil Singhal, MD, examines lung tissue during a surgical procedure using a glowing tumor agent, while a colleague observes. Credit: University of Pe

Updated on:January 08,2024 10

Bringing crucial cancer treatments to rural communities

by Velvet Hasner,Missouri University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pexels image by Peter FazekasFresh air, sunsets, and a night sky full of stars are a few of the benefits to country living t

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Bringing crucial cancer treatments to rural communities

by Velvet Hasner,Missouri University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pexels image by Peter FazekasFresh air, sunsets, and a night sky full of stars are a few of the benefits to country living t

Updated on:December 26,2023 10