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Researchers describe a molecular strategy that helps prevent tumour formation in mice

Researchers describe a molecular strategy that helps prevent tumour formation in mice

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: CNIOThe body's process for manufacturing fatty acids is regulated by the enzyme FASN. In normal cells, this is not a very active process—

Researchers describe a molecular strategy that helps prevent tumour formation in mice

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: CNIOThe body's process for manufacturing fatty acids is regulated by the enzyme FASN. In normal cells, this is not a very active process—
Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%

Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers

Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers
Paper filter helps make new cancer drug 1000 times cheaper

Paper filter helps make new cancer drug 1000 times cheaper

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyLech-Gustav Milroy demonstrates the simple separation technique that took the place of the very expensive HPLC. In the background you can see HPLC equipment.

Paper filter helps make new cancer drug 1000 times cheaper

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyLech-Gustav Milroy demonstrates the simple separation technique that took the place of the very expensive HPLC. In the background you can see HPLC equipment.
Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel
Social vulnerability tied to worse pediatric head and neck cancer outcomes

Social vulnerability tied to worse pediatric head and neck cancer outcomes

by Lori SolomonAmong pediatric patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs), increasing social vulnerability is associated with significant decreases in receipt of care and survival time, according to a

Social vulnerability tied to worse pediatric head and neck cancer outcomes

by Lori SolomonAmong pediatric patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs), increasing social vulnerability is associated with significant decreases in receipt of care and survival time, according to a
The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d
Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for man

Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for man
Social media can boost melanoma detection, research suggests

Social media can boost melanoma detection, research suggests

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonExamples of knowledge, self-efficacy, and control messages. Credit:JID Innovations(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100253Early detection is key

Social media can boost melanoma detection, research suggests

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonExamples of knowledge, self-efficacy, and control messages. Credit:JID Innovations(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100253Early detection is key
Researchers find superantigen mutant can trigger immune response in ovarian cancer cells

Researchers find superantigen mutant can trigger immune response in ovarian cancer cells

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe transwell co-culture models of transcriptome experiment. Credit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijms24141179

Researchers find superantigen mutant can trigger immune response in ovarian cancer cells

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe transwell co-culture models of transcriptome experiment. Credit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijms24141179
Medical physicist consults with patients can help reduce anxiety and increase satisfaction with radiation care

Medical physicist consults with patients can help reduce anxiety and increase satisfaction with radiation care

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeeting with a medical physicist who can explain how radiation therapy is planned and delivered reduces patient anxiety

Medical physicist consults with patients can help reduce anxiety and increase satisfaction with radiation care

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeeting with a medical physicist who can explain how radiation therapy is planned and delivered reduces patient anxiety
Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could
Study provides insights on treatment and prognosis of male breast cancer

Study provides insights on treatment and prognosis of male breast cancer

by WileyMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA recent analysis reveals that treatment o

Study provides insights on treatment and prognosis of male breast cancer

by WileyMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA recent analysis reveals that treatment o