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New study categorizes and examines four different types of model related to cancerous tumors

New study categorizes and examines four different types of model related to cancerous tumors

by John Stevenson,City University LondonCategories of model and PubMed entries. Credit: Dr Constantino Carlos Reyes AldasoroThe term model is employed quite widely in science and technology.Rese

New study categorizes and examines four different types of model related to cancerous tumors

by John Stevenson,City University LondonCategories of model and PubMed entries. Credit: Dr Constantino Carlos Reyes AldasoroThe term model is employed quite widely in science and technology.Rese
New urine-based test shows promise in making cervical cancer screening more accessible and less invasive

New urine-based test shows promise in making cervical cancer screening more accessible and less invasive

byWaseda UniversityDetection of HPV16 E7 oncoproteins in urine samples using ultrasensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay Image caption: Researchers have now validated a noninvasive method f

New urine-based test shows promise in making cervical cancer screening more accessible and less invasive

byWaseda UniversityDetection of HPV16 E7 oncoproteins in urine samples using ultrasensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay Image caption: Researchers have now validated a noninvasive method f
Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

byWolters Kluwer HealthTwelve-month landmark analysis of overall survival (OS) by prostate-specific antigen (PSA) decline subgroup for enzalutamide-treated men. Data cutoff: October 15, 2019. Cr

Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

byWolters Kluwer HealthTwelve-month landmark analysis of overall survival (OS) by prostate-specific antigen (PSA) decline subgroup for enzalutamide-treated men. Data cutoff: October 15, 2019. Cr
Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

by Shannan M. Grant, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Jacquie Gahagan, Jessica Mannette and Leigh-Ann MacFarlane,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProminent heart health m

Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

by Shannan M. Grant, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Jacquie Gahagan, Jessica Mannette and Leigh-Ann MacFarlane,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProminent heart health m
Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainE-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by r

Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainE-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by r
Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year
Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass
Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test

Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterMethylation score predicts survival in patients with SCLC. a, Kaplan–Meier curves showing OS of the 78 patients with SCLC stratified by high and low meth

Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterMethylation score predicts survival in patients with SCLC. a, Kaplan–Meier curves showing OS of the 78 patients with SCLC stratified by high and low meth
Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect
Earth's simplest and smallest animals rocket into space for cancer research

Earth's simplest and smallest animals rocket into space for cancer research

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: La Trobe UniversityThe mission was to test the effects of zero gravity on Trichoplax, the tiny animals traveling to more than 250 km above the Earth, whose ancient m

Earth's simplest and smallest animals rocket into space for cancer research

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: La Trobe UniversityThe mission was to test the effects of zero gravity on Trichoplax, the tiny animals traveling to more than 250 km above the Earth, whose ancient m
Lower cancer screening rates differ by region, tied to social vulnerability

Lower cancer screening rates differ by region, tied to social vulnerability

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPopulations in U.S. counties defined as more vulnerable based on social factors including socioeconomic sta

Lower cancer screening rates differ by region, tied to social vulnerability

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPopulations in U.S. counties defined as more vulnerable based on social factors including socioeconomic sta
Why people with breast cancer should ask their health care team about clinical trials

Why people with breast cancer should ask their health care team about clinical trials

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicTreatments for breast cancer have improved over the years, but much research still needs to be done.That's why Dr. Saranya Chumsri, a Mayo Clinic

Why people with breast cancer should ask their health care team about clinical trials

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicTreatments for breast cancer have improved over the years, but much research still needs to be done.That's why Dr. Saranya Chumsri, a Mayo Clinic