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New mechanism of action discovered for pulmonary distress in immunocompromised patients

When an immunocompromised person's system begins to recover and produce more white blood cells, it's usually a good thing – unless they develop a potentially deadly inflammatory condition.

30 Aug 2023

Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer

Researchers evaluated associations of breast cancer incidence with different dietary phosphate levels.

30 Aug 2023

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world, but not only does it put the lives of those diagnosed at risk, but can also severely impact patient quality of life due to side-effects of treatment.

30 Aug 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences' vacuum aspiration systems help researchers solve the dog epigenome

Researchers in the Cho Lab at Seoul National University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, are using the VACUSAFE safe aspiration system and VACUSIP portable aspiration system from INTEGRA Biosciences to help them culture organoids from cancer-stricken domesticated dogs as part of a comparative medicine research initiative.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 30 Aug 2023

A move to cut drug prices has patients with rare diseases worried

For people with cystic fibrosis, like Sabrina Walker, Trikafta has been a life-changer.

30 Aug 2023

5 things to know about the new drug pricing negotiations

The Biden administration has picked the first 10 high-priced prescription drugs subject to federal price negotiations, taking a swipe at the powerful pharmaceutical industry.

30 Aug 2023

Comparative mortality rates of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in France before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers investigate the contribution of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza to hospitalizations and mortality to inform future vaccination and treatment policies.

30 Aug 2023

Two studies find link between ultra-processed food and increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Recent news stories have reported that eating ultra-processed food increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, based on results from two new research studies.

30 Aug 2023

Unlocking tumor immune evasion: IL1RL1+ Treg cells and CAFs collaborate for immunotherapy resistance

Researchers demonstrated that the crosstalk between IL1RL1+ regulatory T-cells (Treg) and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) drives the tissue repairing.

30 Aug 2023

AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations

Researchers evaluate the reliability of large language models (LLMs) in providing cancer treatment recommendations, finding that 33.33% of the chatbot's advice was partially non-concordant with established guidelines. The study highlights the need for caution and regulation as AI technologies infiltrate healthcare decision-making.

29 Aug 2023

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Targeting malignant tumors with high precision is challenging for biomedical researchers. However, this scenario is likely to witness a paradigm shift in the near future, through the use of specially engineered bacteria, that can eliminate malignant cells efficiently.

29 Aug 2023

Combined AI model may improve the accuracy of breast cancer risk assessment

Combining artificial intelligence (AI) systems for short- and long-term breast cancer risk results in an improved cancer risk assessment, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

29 Aug 2023

Longer duration of anticoagulation therapy benefits cancer patients with isolated distal DVT

Twelve months of edoxaban is superior to three months for the reduction of thrombotic events in patients with cancer and distal deep vein thrombosis (DVT), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

29 Aug 2023

Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer

A recent analysis of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety, and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer.

29 Aug 2023

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Researchers explore the potential utility of ginger essential oil in preventing NASH.

29 Aug 2023

Can the fermentation of foods enhance their antioxidant properties?

In a recent editorial published in Fermentation, researchers highlighted the use of fermentation as a means to increase the antioxidant potential of foods.

29 Aug 2023

Researchers unravel structure of MCM8/9 enzyme linked to infertility and cancer

Scientific research requires patience. The rewards are not always immediate, and the technology needed does not always exist. Michael A. Trakselis, Ph.D., professor and director of graduate affairs for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Baylor University, understands this.

29 Aug 2023

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

New mechanism of action discovered for pulmonary distress in immunocompromised patients

Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

INTEGRA Biosciences' vacuum aspiration systems help researchers solve the dog epigenome

A move to cut drug prices has patients with rare diseases worried

5 things to know about the new drug pricing negotiations

Comparative mortality rates of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in France before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Two studies find link between ultra-processed food and increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Unlocking tumor immune evasion: IL1RL1+ Treg cells and CAFs collaborate for immunotherapy resistance

AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Combined AI model may improve the accuracy of breast cancer risk assessment

Longer duration of anticoagulation therapy benefits cancer patients with isolated distal DVT

Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Can the fermentation of foods enhance their antioxidant properties?

Researchers unravel structure of MCM8/9 enzyme linked to infertility and cancer

Is obesity associated with risk of head and neck cancer?

Innovative insights into effects of hematopoietic changes on colon cancer, unveiling therapeutic avenues

She paid her husband’s hospital bill. A year after his death, they wanted more money.

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

Cancer News and Research

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Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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