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Study finds interleukin-24 enhances CAR-T cell therapy's effectiveness against cancer stem cells

The effect of Interleukin-24 (IL-24) on CSCs and CAR-T cell therapy.

14 Feb 2024

Good news for Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate and champagne may improve heart health

It’s news you’ll love for Valentine’s Day: a leading health expert says the dark chocolates and bubbly you bought your sweetheart may also improve their heart health.

13 Feb 2024

New AI-powered protein mapping tool optimizes cancer therapy

Scientists have developed a new AI tool that maps the function of proteins in a cancerous tumour, enabling clinicians to decide how to target treatment in a more precise way.

13 Feb 2024

Pain screening could improve care for youth with sickle cell disease

A recent study from researchers at University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health and UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital describes a quality improvement project where pain screening procedures were embedded within an outpatient pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) clinic.

13 Feb 2024

Study demonstrates chemo-preventive properties of alpha-santalol against prostate cancer development

Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree), sandalwood oil has been used for many centuries by several cultures throughout the world for perfume, soaps, incense and candles.

13 Feb 2024

Combined approach needed to address oral health inequalities and systemic health burden

'Time to put your money where your mouth is: addressing inequalities in oral health' is the new Economist Impact white paper published today, commissioned by the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) with support from Haleon.

13 Feb 2024

Researchers develop groundbreaking technique to detect chemoresistance using ultrasound

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technique to better predict chemotherapy resistance in canines and humans.

13 Feb 2024

Researchers tap into mucus in stool for non-invasive gut health monitoring

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common-;yet often overlooked-;source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that eventually becomes part of fecal matter.

13 Feb 2024

Compact photoacoustic sensing: A game-changer in biomedical diagnostics

In the realm of biomedical sciences, the quest for accurate and efficient diagnostic tools is ever-evolving. One such promising innovation making waves is the photoacoustic (PA) technique.

13 Feb 2024

Novel assay enhances pediatric cancer treatment by identifying clinically relevant gene fusions

Identification of specific gene fusions is critical for the successful targeted treatment of pediatric cancer patients.

13 Feb 2024

Hand-held biosensor detects breast cancer biomarkers from saliva

Breast cancer is on the rise, but new tools for early detection could save lives.

13 Feb 2024

Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment

A specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) overcome inherent immune resistance and reinvigorate anti-tumor activity, according to a new study led by a researcher from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

13 Feb 2024

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

A diet that limits meat and dairy but is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts is linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects seen in prostate cancer patients, a new study shows.

13 Feb 2024

Microgreens: Superfoods for the future, packed with nutrients and easy to grow

Review in Heliyon highlights the nutritional superiority, cultivation methods, and health benefits of microgreens, emphasizing their potential as a sustainable functional food amidst global health and environmental challenges.

12 Feb 2024

Beyond just a berry: The multifaceted health benefits of black chokeberry

Review highlights the potential of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) in disease control and prevention, focusing on its rich polyphenol content and the diverse mechanisms through which it exerts anti-disease properties on the human body.

12 Feb 2024

Study links symptomatic dizziness to higher mortality risk

Study explores the link between symptomatic dizziness and increased all-cause mortality, particularly highlighting the association with diabetes and cardiovascular disease mortality, underscoring the need for effective management and further research.

12 Feb 2024

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery examines the link between smoking, drinking, and dietary habits and the risk of developing head and neck cancer (HNC), highlighting the significant impact of lifestyle choices on cancer risk.

12 Feb 2024

Mad2 expression levels with chromosomal abnormalities can be a biomarker for esophageal cancer

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on February 5, 2024, entitled, "Differential expression of Mad2 gene is consequential to the patterns of histone H3 post-translational modifications in its promoter region in human esophageal cancer samples."

12 Feb 2024

Daily aspirin linked to higher mortality in older adults, study finds

A study from the ASPREE clinical trial found that daily aspirin intake in adults over 70 did not increase disability-free survival and was associated with higher all-cause mortality, primarily due to cancer-related deaths.

12 Feb 2024

Novel approach improves CAR T-cell therapy efficacy against acute myeloid leukemia

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists improved chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T–cell immunotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), demonstrating better efficacy in the lab.

12 Feb 2024

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Study finds interleukin-24 enhances CAR-T cell therapy's effectiveness against cancer stem cells

Good news for Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate and champagne may improve heart health

New AI-powered protein mapping tool optimizes cancer therapy

Pain screening could improve care for youth with sickle cell disease

Study demonstrates chemo-preventive properties of alpha-santalol against prostate cancer development

Combined approach needed to address oral health inequalities and systemic health burden

Researchers develop groundbreaking technique to detect chemoresistance using ultrasound

Researchers tap into mucus in stool for non-invasive gut health monitoring

Compact photoacoustic sensing: A game-changer in biomedical diagnostics

Novel assay enhances pediatric cancer treatment by identifying clinically relevant gene fusions

Hand-held biosensor detects breast cancer biomarkers from saliva

Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

Microgreens: Superfoods for the future, packed with nutrients and easy to grow

Beyond just a berry: The multifaceted health benefits of black chokeberry

Study links symptomatic dizziness to higher mortality risk

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Mad2 expression levels with chromosomal abnormalities can be a biomarker for esophageal cancer

Daily aspirin linked to higher mortality in older adults, study finds

Novel approach improves CAR T-cell therapy efficacy against acute myeloid leukemia

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

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

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