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Review on COVID-19 biomedical waste-derived microplastic toxicity

In a new study, researchers reviewed existing literature on the biomedical waste source, elements, and the recent upsurge of microplastics during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

11 Oct 2022

Individuals with inflammatory breast cancer face a higher risk brain metastases

New research indicates that among individuals with breast cancer, those with a rare subtype called inflammatory breast cancer face a higher risk that their cancer will spread, or metastasize, to the brain.

10 Oct 2022

AI model could be used to enable more effective care for skin cancer patients

The artificial intelligence model could be utilized to enable more effective care for skin cancer patients and could lead to similar breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of other cancers.

7 Oct 2022

Scientists discover a new drug-resistance mechanism in breast cancer

Scientists from Università Cattolica in Rome, together with colleagues from the IIGM Foundation (part of Candiolo Institute at Turin), have discovered a new drug-resistance mechanism in breast cancer that leads to the formation of cancer stem cells, (the cells that feed the tumor and cause relapse and metastasis).

6 Oct 2022

Low-cost imaging system uses fluorescent molecules to determine the depth of tumor cells

Researchers have developed a low-cost, simple imaging system that uses tumor-targeting fluorescent molecules to determine the depth of tumor cells in the body.

6 Oct 2022

Medical debt sunk her credit. New changes from the credit reporting agencies won’t help.

After a year of chemo and radiation, doctors told Penelope “Penny” Wingard in 2014 that her breast cancer was in remission. She'd been praying for this good news.

6 Oct 2022

Listen: Medical bills upended her life and her credit score

Penelope Wingard is tough. She has survived breast cancer, a brain aneurysm, and surgery on both eyes. But saving her life has come at a steep cost.

6 Oct 2022

Black women more likely to die from breast cancer despite lower incidence, ACS report finds

While breast cancer death rates dropped by 43% from 1989 to 2020, Black women continue to be 40% more likely to die from the disease despite lower incidence.

3 Oct 2022

Study adds important evidence to link between inflammation and cognitive issues in older breast cancer survivors

Scientists are still trying to understand why many breast cancer survivors experience troubling cognitive problems for years after treatment. Inflammation is one possible culprit.

30 Sep 2022

Research shows higher risk of sexual problems among young women cancer survivors

Young women cancer survivors are at much higher risk of sexual problems including loss of libido and discomfort, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Acta Oncologica.

30 Sep 2022

Artificial intelligence used to predict hospitalization outcomes of geriatric patients with dementia

By using artificial intelligence, Houston Methodist researchers are able to predict hospitalization outcomes of geriatric patients with dementia on the first or second day of hospital admission.

29 Sep 2022

Houston Methodist researchers receive CPRIT funding to research two of the most lethal cancers

Two Houston Methodist cancer researchers have been awarded a half million dollars in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to further research two of the most lethal, difficult-to-treat cancers that all-too-often have poor prognoses.

28 Sep 2022

Disparities in cancer screening rates associated with U.S. county's social vulnerability index

Populations in U.S. counties defined as more vulnerable based on social factors including socioeconomic status and racial/ethnic minority status were significantly less likely to receive timely breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings, according to research from UTHealth Houston.

27 Sep 2022

Breast Cancer News and Research

Latest Breast Cancer News and Research

Review on COVID-19 biomedical waste-derived microplastic toxicity

Individuals with inflammatory breast cancer face a higher risk brain metastases

AI model could be used to enable more effective care for skin cancer patients

Scientists discover a new drug-resistance mechanism in breast cancer

Low-cost imaging system uses fluorescent molecules to determine the depth of tumor cells

Medical debt sunk her credit. New changes from the credit reporting agencies won’t help.

Listen: Medical bills upended her life and her credit score

Black women more likely to die from breast cancer despite lower incidence, ACS report finds

Study adds important evidence to link between inflammation and cognitive issues in older breast cancer survivors

Research shows higher risk of sexual problems among young women cancer survivors

Artificial intelligence used to predict hospitalization outcomes of geriatric patients with dementia

Houston Methodist researchers receive CPRIT funding to research two of the most lethal cancers

Disparities in cancer screening rates associated with U.S. county's social vulnerability index

High-tech lab in Nigeria could be a game changer in tackling emerging and re-emerging diseases

The potential of NMR-based blood profiling as a single-domain assay to simultaneously predict multidisease onset

Novel nanozyme protects bones against damage from radiation

Scientists identify immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers

Investigating a potential new treatment for glioblastomas

Shape-shifting fat cells offer a fertile soil for breast tumor invasion and growth

Discovery of novel pathway offers a potential solution for preventing cancer chemo-resistance

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Breast Cancer News and Research

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Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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