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Dosing regimen for an old cancer drug shows new promise as an immunotherapy

Dosing regimen for an old cancer drug shows new promise as an immunotherapy

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA cancer cell (blue, center) can elude attack by immune cells (such as these T cells shown in green and red) by sequestering the mutated

Dosing regimen for an old cancer drug shows new promise as an immunotherapy

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA cancer cell (blue, center) can elude attack by immune cells (such as these T cells shown in green and red) by sequestering the mutated
The 'Goldilocks' principle for curing brain cancer

The 'Goldilocks' principle for curing brain cancer

by University of MinnesotaCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIn the story of Goldilocks, a little girl tastes three different bowls of porridge to find which i

The 'Goldilocks' principle for curing brain cancer

by University of MinnesotaCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIn the story of Goldilocks, a little girl tastes three different bowls of porridge to find which i
Drug combo heralds major shift in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

Drug combo heralds major shift in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

by Stanford University Medical CenterCancer cells. Credit: Dr. Cecil Fox, National Cancer InstituteA combination of two drugs keeps patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia disease-free and ali

Drug combo heralds major shift in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

by Stanford University Medical CenterCancer cells. Credit: Dr. Cecil Fox, National Cancer InstituteA combination of two drugs keeps patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia disease-free and ali
Aromatherapy and reflexology ease side effects for cancer patients

Aromatherapy and reflexology ease side effects for cancer patients

by Amanda Harper,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA noninvasive approach using aromatherapy and reflexology can dramatically reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing cervica

Aromatherapy and reflexology ease side effects for cancer patients

by Amanda Harper,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA noninvasive approach using aromatherapy and reflexology can dramatically reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing cervica
Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

by Amy NortonNewer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.The study, of 622 adul

Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

by Amy NortonNewer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.The study, of 622 adul
Levonorgestrel IUD feasible for low-risk, early uterine cancer

Levonorgestrel IUD feasible for low-risk, early uterine cancer

(HealthDay)—A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is effective in the majority of patients undergoing conservative treatment for low-risk endometrial cancer and complex atypical hyp

Levonorgestrel IUD feasible for low-risk, early uterine cancer

(HealthDay)—A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is effective in the majority of patients undergoing conservative treatment for low-risk endometrial cancer and complex atypical hyp
Drug mechanism opens door for new anti-cancer immunotherapies

Drug mechanism opens door for new anti-cancer immunotherapies

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have revealed a new mechanism of targeted drug treatment used against chronic lymphocytic leukemia, through the promotion of immun

Drug mechanism opens door for new anti-cancer immunotherapies

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have revealed a new mechanism of targeted drug treatment used against chronic lymphocytic leukemia, through the promotion of immun
More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe know that there are many ways in which cancer can be prevented, but how many cancers can we prevent? And what do we have to do to really have an impact on r

More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe know that there are many ways in which cancer can be prevented, but how many cancers can we prevent? And what do we have to do to really have an impact on r
Research finds that life-saving intervention is not risk-free in pediatric patients

Research finds that life-saving intervention is not risk-free in pediatric patients

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood transfusion is a vital and lifesaving intervention in a broad range of scenarios, from trauma response to cancer

Research finds that life-saving intervention is not risk-free in pediatric patients

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood transfusion is a vital and lifesaving intervention in a broad range of scenarios, from trauma response to cancer
Team publishes new study on murine model for human early/immature T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Team publishes new study on murine model for human early/immature T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia

by Impact Journals LLCFigure 1 (truncated): Idh2R140Q/NHD13 double transgenic mice develop EITP ALL resembling the human disease. Credit: 2022 Negi and AplanA new research perspective titled "A m

Team publishes new study on murine model for human early/immature T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia

by Impact Journals LLCFigure 1 (truncated): Idh2R140Q/NHD13 double transgenic mice develop EITP ALL resembling the human disease. Credit: 2022 Negi and AplanA new research perspective titled "A m
Team establishes a large collection of cholangiocarcinoma models for preclinical drug evaluation and biomarker discovery

Team establishes a large collection of cholangiocarcinoma models for preclinical drug evaluation and biomarker discovery

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCholangiocarcinomas (CCAs) are a highly aggressive and diverse group of malignancies of the biliary tract that currently account for 15% of all liver cancers

Team establishes a large collection of cholangiocarcinoma models for preclinical drug evaluation and biomarker discovery

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCholangiocarcinomas (CCAs) are a highly aggressive and diverse group of malignancies of the biliary tract that currently account for 15% of all liver cancers