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Specialist assay kits and microplates for cancer research

Porvair Sciences will exhibit its latest assay kits and microplates for cancer and life science research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting in New Orleans, USA from the 8th – 13th April 2022.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 7 Apr 2022

Improving our understanding of a severe pregnancy sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)

News-Medical talks to Dr. Marlena Fejzo about a breakthrough in the understanding of hyperemesis gravidarum, and how it could improve maternal health around the world.

5 Apr 2022

Study reveals a deeper level of cellular heterogeneity within fallopian tubes

The fallopian tube is the site of fertilization, where once a month for the duration of a female's post-pubescent, pre-menopausal life, an egg is moved from the ovary, ready for fertilization by a sperm cell.

29 Mar 2022

New therapy makes immunologically 'cold' tumors hot enough for immune attack

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to cure or even treat. Now, a new strategy devised by scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine has succeeded in making pancreatic tumors visible to the immune systems of mice and vulnerable to immune attack, reducing cancer metastases by 87%.

23 Mar 2022

Ovarian lesions seen on an ultrasound effectively predict cancer risk

The appearance of ovarian lesions on ultrasound is an effective predictor of cancer risk that can help women avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.

22 Mar 2022

Novel screening platform flags 95% of stage 1 cancers

A novel screening platform has flagged more than 95 percent of stage 1 cancers, according to a pilot study published in Nature Communications Medicine. If validated by future studies, the approach offers a new way to detect the third-leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths in 2020.

21 Mar 2022

HRR mutational status associated with survival outcomes in recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer

Results of a biomarker analysis of the NRG Oncology NRG-GY004 trial were presented at a Seminal Session during the Society for Gynecologic Oncology's (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer in March 2022.

19 Mar 2022

New discovery points to potential drug targets for ASXL1-mutant chronic myelomonocytic leukemia

New research from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine finds that patients with ASXL1-mutant chronic myelomonocytic leukemia -; an uncommon type of cancer of the bone marrow -; have distinctive epigenetic changes that can activate harmful genes and cause the cancer to grow faster.

18 Mar 2022

Novel metabolic mechanisms contribute to how ovarian cancer evades immune attack, research finds

High-grade serous carcinoma is the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer and accounts for the majority of advanced-stage cases.

16 Mar 2022

Mason scientists receive DOD funding for breast cancer prevention and treatment research

George Mason University College of Science announced a $1.57 million dollar grant from the Department of Defense to fund a transformative approach for breast cancer treatment developed by scientists in Mason's Center for Drug Discovery for Rare Diseases.

15 Mar 2022

Study shows genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes

University of Queensland researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes enabling them to identify potential drug targets for therapy and increasing the understanding of both diseases.

15 Mar 2022

ESGO, ENGAGe and AstraZeneca launch the Ovarian Cancer Commitment

Today, the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology, the European Network of Gynaecological Cancer Advocacy Groups and AstraZeneca announce the establishment of the Ovarian Cancer Commitment, a bold coalition focusing on improving the experience and survival of women with ovarian cancer.

14 Mar 2022

Older female cancer survivors face challenges with physical activity due to chronic lower extremity lymphedema

A new study has found that nearly one third of older adult female survivors of colorectal, endometrial and ovarian cancer have quality of life-impacting challenges with physical activity due to chronic swelling (lymphedema) in the lower extremities.

10 Mar 2022

NCCN publishes new resources for treating rare tumor types

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network-;an alliance of leading cancer centers-;today announced the publication of new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Ampullary Adenocarcinoma.

9 Mar 2022

Treatment with Tumor Treating Fields triggers downstream anti-tumor cell response, study finds

Novocure announced that a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) finds treatment with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) mediated cell disruption activates the immune system and triggers an anti-tumor cell response that may be effectively used together with existing immunotherapy approaches in the treatment of solid tumors, with limited systemic toxicity.

25 Feb 2022

International Aspirin Foundation publishes a report on the work of highly commended investigators

The International Aspirin Foundation has published a report of the Winner and Highly Commended awardees, present at the prestigious Emerging Aspirin Investigator Award Ceremony.

18 Feb 2022

Researchers discover how ovarian cancer hides from the body's immune system

Researchers at the University of Helsinki discovered how ovarian cancer hides from the body's immune system. The findings will help develop novel precision therapies for ovarian cancer, a common and aggressive cancer type.

12 Feb 2022

30-year-old cancer drug could get another shot, study says

A study by Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center researchers published in today's print edition of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics shows that triplatin is effective against triple negative breast cancer, which is the most aggressive form of breast cancer and has few targeted therapies.

9 Feb 2022

Drug used to treat skin and lung cancers slows the progression of ovarian cancer sub-type

A drug currently used to treat skin and lung cancers has been found to slow the progression of a form of ovarian cancer and increase the number of patients who respond to treatment, a clinical trial has found.

4 Feb 2022

Novel test uses cervical screening samples to detect breast and ovarian cancer

A new revolutionary test for detecting ovarian and breast cancer, which could potentially measure future cancer risk, is being developed by researchers from UCL's Institute for Women's Health.

2 Feb 2022

Ovarian Cancer News and Research

Latest Ovarian Cancer News and Research

Specialist assay kits and microplates for cancer research

Improving our understanding of a severe pregnancy sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)

Study reveals a deeper level of cellular heterogeneity within fallopian tubes

New therapy makes immunologically 'cold' tumors hot enough for immune attack

Ovarian lesions seen on an ultrasound effectively predict cancer risk

Novel screening platform flags 95% of stage 1 cancers

HRR mutational status associated with survival outcomes in recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer

New discovery points to potential drug targets for ASXL1-mutant chronic myelomonocytic leukemia

Novel metabolic mechanisms contribute to how ovarian cancer evades immune attack, research finds

Mason scientists receive DOD funding for breast cancer prevention and treatment research

Study shows genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes

ESGO, ENGAGe and AstraZeneca launch the Ovarian Cancer Commitment

Older female cancer survivors face challenges with physical activity due to chronic lower extremity lymphedema

NCCN publishes new resources for treating rare tumor types

Treatment with Tumor Treating Fields triggers downstream anti-tumor cell response, study finds

International Aspirin Foundation publishes a report on the work of highly commended investigators

Researchers discover how ovarian cancer hides from the body's immune system

30-year-old cancer drug could get another shot, study says

Drug used to treat skin and lung cancers slows the progression of ovarian cancer sub-type

Novel test uses cervical screening samples to detect breast and ovarian cancer

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Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

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