Ancient retrovirus may be responsible for aggressive brain cancers

The median length of survival after diagnosis of glioblastoma is 14 months, but some of these brain tumors are more aggressive and resistant to treatment than others, and a new study from Sylvester Co

World medicine November 19,2023

Ancient retrovirus may be responsible for aggressive brain cancers

The median length of survival after diagnosis of glioblastoma is 14 months, but some of these brain tumors are more aggressive and resistant to treatment than others, and a new study from Sylvester Co

World medicine November 19,2023

Mutations in AGC kinase motif linked to colorectal cancer growth

Cancer spreads throughout the human body in cunning, almost militaristic, ways. For example, it can manipulate our genetic make-up, take over specific cell-to-cell signaling processes, and mutate key

World medicine November 19,2023

Mutations in AGC kinase motif linked to colorectal cancer growth

Cancer spreads throughout the human body in cunning, almost militaristic, ways. For example, it can manipulate our genetic make-up, take over specific cell-to-cell signaling processes, and mutate key

World medicine November 19,2023

Smoking and HPV found to increase risk of head and neck cancer

Tobacco smoking and human papillomavirus (HPV) are both well-known risk factors for head and neck cancer, but there is ample evidence to show they can interact to increase still further the risk of co

World medicine November 19,2023

Smoking and HPV found to increase risk of head and neck cancer

Tobacco smoking and human papillomavirus (HPV) are both well-known risk factors for head and neck cancer, but there is ample evidence to show they can interact to increase still further the risk of co

World medicine November 19,2023

PSI-developed drug could increase survival chances for metastatic prostate cancer patients

Researchers at PSI have developed a new drug that could increase the survival chances of patients with metastatic prostate cancer. The drug is now being tested on patients in the PROGNOSTICS project.

World medicine November 19,2023

PSI-developed drug could increase survival chances for metastatic prostate cancer patients

Researchers at PSI have developed a new drug that could increase the survival chances of patients with metastatic prostate cancer. The drug is now being tested on patients in the PROGNOSTICS project.

World medicine November 19,2023

Adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors at elevated risk for heart problems

New research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center indicates that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues.Cardiovascular disease is a le

World medicine November 19,2023

Adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors at elevated risk for heart problems

New research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center indicates that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues.Cardiovascular disease is a le

World medicine November 19,2023

Study identifies role of ROR1 in pancreatic cancer metastasis

Tumor-initiating cells, or cancer stem cells, are gaining attention in cancer therapy, as they can travel through the body and cause cancerous tumors at other sites through metastasis. These cells als

World medicine November 19,2023

Study identifies role of ROR1 in pancreatic cancer metastasis

Tumor-initiating cells, or cancer stem cells, are gaining attention in cancer therapy, as they can travel through the body and cause cancerous tumors at other sites through metastasis. These cells als

World medicine November 19,2023

Study shows how glutamine can help or hinder cancer-killing activity

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found immune and tumor cells compete over glutamine, a major nutrient in their local environment, with significant implications for anti-cancer

World medicine November 19,2023

Study shows how glutamine can help or hinder cancer-killing activity

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found immune and tumor cells compete over glutamine, a major nutrient in their local environment, with significant implications for anti-cancer

World medicine November 19,2023

Two decade Taiwan study reveals mild link between mobile phone usage and brain cancer incidence

A population-based study conducted on Taiwanese residents over a period of 20 years finds a weak positive association between mobile phone usage and incidence and mortality related to malignant neopla

World medicine November 19,2023

Two decade Taiwan study reveals mild link between mobile phone usage and brain cancer incidence

A population-based study conducted on Taiwanese residents over a period of 20 years finds a weak positive association between mobile phone usage and incidence and mortality related to malignant neopla

World medicine November 19,2023

Gum disease and tooth loss linked to brain shrinkage

The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that gum disease o

Neurology November 19,2023

Gum disease and tooth loss linked to brain shrinkage

The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that gum disease o

Neurology November 19,2023

Does a healthy diet protect against dementia and slow the pace of biological aging?

A recent study posted tomedRxiv* preprint server tested whether healthy diets slowed biological aging and, thus, dementia.Study:Diet, pace of biological aging, and risk of dementia in the

World medicine November 19,2023

Does a healthy diet protect against dementia and slow the pace of biological aging?

A recent study posted tomedRxiv* preprint server tested whether healthy diets slowed biological aging and, thus, dementia.Study:Diet, pace of biological aging, and risk of dementia in the

World medicine November 19,2023