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Study finds early switch to oral antibiotic therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections is safe, effective

Study finds early switch to oral antibiotic therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections is safe, effective

by University of CologneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows efficacy and safety of oral antibiotic therapy, in the form of pills, for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections.

Study finds early switch to oral antibiotic therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections is safe, effective

by University of CologneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows efficacy and safety of oral antibiotic therapy, in the form of pills, for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections.
Minimizing immunotherapy's potentially harmful side effects

Minimizing immunotherapy's potentially harmful side effects

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent advances in treating multiple myeloma, the second most common blood cancer, and other blood mali

Minimizing immunotherapy's potentially harmful side effects

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent advances in treating multiple myeloma, the second most common blood cancer, and other blood mali
Major response to immunotherapy in early-stage mismatch repair deficient colon cancer

Major response to immunotherapy in early-stage mismatch repair deficient colon cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit:Annals of OncologyPre-operative treatment with a combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and ipilimumab achieves major patho

Major response to immunotherapy in early-stage mismatch repair deficient colon cancer

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit:Annals of OncologyPre-operative treatment with a combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and ipilimumab achieves major patho
Even moderate exercise linked to reduced mortality after breast cancer

Even moderate exercise linked to reduced mortality after breast cancer

by Elana GotkineEven moderate physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for mortality for breast cancer survivors, according to a study published online Nov. 17 inJAMA Network Open.Lie

Even moderate exercise linked to reduced mortality after breast cancer

by Elana GotkineEven moderate physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for mortality for breast cancer survivors, according to a study published online Nov. 17 inJAMA Network Open.Lie
Study provides insights into early breast cancer development in individuals with BRCA2 mutations

Study provides insights into early breast cancer development in individuals with BRCA2 mutations

by National University of SingaporeBrca2mut/WTmammary glands are morphologically similar to wild-type mammary glands in young and aged mice. Credit:Nature Communications(2023).

Study provides insights into early breast cancer development in individuals with BRCA2 mutations

by National University of SingaporeBrca2mut/WTmammary glands are morphologically similar to wild-type mammary glands in young and aged mice. Credit:Nature Communications(2023).
Lung cancer study finds new target for treatment resistance after EGFR inhibitors

Lung cancer study finds new target for treatment resistance after EGFR inhibitors

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified CD70 as being highly expressed

Lung cancer study finds new target for treatment resistance after EGFR inhibitors

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified CD70 as being highly expressed
Liquid biopsy predicts immunotherapy response and toxicity in patients with advanced lung cancer

Liquid biopsy predicts immunotherapy response and toxicity in patients with advanced lung cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineLiquid biopsy to study genetic material shed into bloodstream helps predict response to immunotherapy. Credit: Valsamo "Elsa" Anagnostou us

Liquid biopsy predicts immunotherapy response and toxicity in patients with advanced lung cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineLiquid biopsy to study genetic material shed into bloodstream helps predict response to immunotherapy. Credit: Valsamo "Elsa" Anagnostou us
Intravesical gemcitabine/docetaxel as an alternative therapy for patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Intravesical gemcitabine/docetaxel as an alternative therapy for patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

by Michael A. O'Donnell and Mohamad Abou Chakra , Medical XpressNMIBC: non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; BCG: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin; Gem: gemcitabine; Doce: docetaxel. Parts of the figure wer

Intravesical gemcitabine/docetaxel as an alternative therapy for patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

by Michael A. O'Donnell and Mohamad Abou Chakra , Medical XpressNMIBC: non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; BCG: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin; Gem: gemcitabine; Doce: docetaxel. Parts of the figure wer
Recent screening rose among people under 50 after release of new colorectal guidelines

Recent screening rose among people under 50 after release of new colorectal guidelines

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent colorectal cancer screening rates more than doubled among people ages 45 to 49 in the months after the release of updated American Cancer

Recent screening rose among people under 50 after release of new colorectal guidelines

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent colorectal cancer screening rates more than doubled among people ages 45 to 49 in the months after the release of updated American Cancer
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
Genetic tests create treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients

Genetic tests create treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients

by Michelle AndrewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe past decade has witnessed a rapid expansion of genetic tests, including new instruments to inform patients who have been diagnosed with breast c

Genetic tests create treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients

by Michelle AndrewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe past decade has witnessed a rapid expansion of genetic tests, including new instruments to inform patients who have been diagnosed with breast c
Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA byproduct of glucose called lactate, used by every cell in the body, may also prompt a mutate

Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA byproduct of glucose called lactate, used by every cell in the body, may also prompt a mutate