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Gene linked to glioblastoma stem cell self-renewal and immunosuppression

Gene linked to glioblastoma stem cell self-renewal and immunosuppression

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityWorking model. a, Illustration shows a proposed mechanism for the TFPI2 and its associated signaling axis in regulating self-renewal of glioma stem cells

Gene linked to glioblastoma stem cell self-renewal and immunosuppression

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityWorking model. a, Illustration shows a proposed mechanism for the TFPI2 and its associated signaling axis in regulating self-renewal of glioma stem cells
SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Lower Risk of Developing GI Cancers

SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Lower Risk of Developing GI Cancers

Damian McNamara, MAVANCOUVER, Canada — Use of sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors is associated with a reduced risk of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers among patients withtype 2 diabe

SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Lower Risk of Developing GI Cancers

Damian McNamara, MAVANCOUVER, Canada — Use of sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors is associated with a reduced risk of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers among patients withtype 2 diabe
New study disentangles a long-standing link between inflammation and cancer progression

New study disentangles a long-standing link between inflammation and cancer progression

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA new study published inNature Geneticsled by the Mead Group in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine has demonstrated a previously unk

New study disentangles a long-standing link between inflammation and cancer progression

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA new study published inNature Geneticsled by the Mead Group in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine has demonstrated a previously unk
Liver cancer: Risk factors and prevention

Liver cancer: Risk factors and prevention

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about risk factors for liver cancer and what you c

Liver cancer: Risk factors and prevention

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about risk factors for liver cancer and what you c
Lung cancer cells covertly thrive in brain under guise of protection, study finds

Lung cancer cells covertly thrive in brain under guise of protection, study finds

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterSmall cell lung cancer cells (green and blue) that metastasized to the brain in a laboratory mouse recruit brain cells called astrocytes (red)

Lung cancer cells covertly thrive in brain under guise of protection, study finds

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterSmall cell lung cancer cells (green and blue) that metastasized to the brain in a laboratory mouse recruit brain cells called astrocytes (red)
Single set of criteria to assess progression in glioma aims to speed discovery of new medicines

Single set of criteria to assess progression in glioma aims to speed discovery of new medicines

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteInfant high-grade glioma. Credit: David Ellison, St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalIn order to accurately assess the efficacy of novel therapies for brain tumors

Single set of criteria to assess progression in glioma aims to speed discovery of new medicines

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteInfant high-grade glioma. Credit: David Ellison, St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalIn order to accurately assess the efficacy of novel therapies for brain tumors
Analysis of cancer treatment reveals need for standardized methods to measure waiting times

Analysis of cancer treatment reveals need for standardized methods to measure waiting times

byeLifeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review of associations between cancer waiting times and treatment outcomes highlights inconsistencies in reporting that make it hard to draw firm conclu

Analysis of cancer treatment reveals need for standardized methods to measure waiting times

byeLifeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review of associations between cancer waiting times and treatment outcomes highlights inconsistencies in reporting that make it hard to draw firm conclu
What to Know About Blood Typing

What to Know About Blood Typing

What to Know About Blood TypingByNancy LeBrunPublished on July 14, 2023Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOYourblood typeis categorized by certain substances on

What to Know About Blood Typing

What to Know About Blood TypingByNancy LeBrunPublished on July 14, 2023Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOYourblood typeis categorized by certain substances on
AI beats human breast cancer diagnosis

AI beats human breast cancer diagnosis

by Patrick GaleyBreast scans are recommended for women above 50 who exhibit no signs of cancerA computer programme can identify breast cancer from routine scans with greater accuracy than human expert

AI beats human breast cancer diagnosis

by Patrick GaleyBreast scans are recommended for women above 50 who exhibit no signs of cancerA computer programme can identify breast cancer from routine scans with greater accuracy than human expert
Large study shows no strong link between baby powder, ovarian cancer

Large study shows no strong link between baby powder, ovarian cancer

by Serena Gordon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—There's been a longstanding debate—and a slew of lawsuits—over whether baby powder containing talc plays any role in the development of some cancers

Large study shows no strong link between baby powder, ovarian cancer

by Serena Gordon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—There's been a longstanding debate—and a slew of lawsuits—over whether baby powder containing talc plays any role in the development of some cancers