PIVKA-II-based model IDs liver cancer risk in hep C-related cirrhosis

by Elana GotkineAmong patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis with sustained virological response (SVR) to direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), a serum protein induced by vitamin K absence

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PIVKA-II-based model IDs liver cancer risk in hep C-related cirrhosis

by Elana GotkineAmong patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis with sustained virological response (SVR) to direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), a serum protein induced by vitamin K absence

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Cell-based immunotherapy shows promise in early clinical trial for breast cancer

byKent State UniversityBreast imaging of one trial patient before (left image) and after (right image) six weeks of experimental immunotherapy. Note diminution of area of disease (dense white ar

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Cell-based immunotherapy shows promise in early clinical trial for breast cancer

byKent State UniversityBreast imaging of one trial patient before (left image) and after (right image) six weeks of experimental immunotherapy. Note diminution of area of disease (dense white ar

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Prior authorization delays lead to serious harm for people with cancer, nationwide survey finds

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: American Society for Radiation OncologyA new nationwide survey of more than 750 radiation oncologists confirms that prior authorization harms peo

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Prior authorization delays lead to serious harm for people with cancer, nationwide survey finds

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: American Society for Radiation OncologyA new nationwide survey of more than 750 radiation oncologists confirms that prior authorization harms peo

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DNA secreted by tumor cell extracellular vesicles prompts anti-metastatic immune response

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpecially packaged DNA secreted by tumor cells can trigger an immune response that inhibits the metastatic spread of the tumor to the live

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DNA secreted by tumor cell extracellular vesicles prompts anti-metastatic immune response

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpecially packaged DNA secreted by tumor cells can trigger an immune response that inhibits the metastatic spread of the tumor to the live

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Research highlights urgent need for greater awareness to aid early diagnosis of bone cancers in young people

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Research highlights urgent need for greater awareness to aid early diagnosis of bone cancers in young people

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Opioids interfere with cancer immunotherapy, but another type of drug could help

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Etatics Inc. from PexelsOpioids are often first-line treatments for cancer-related pain, but they can suppress the immune system and reduce the effectiveness of

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Opioids interfere with cancer immunotherapy, but another type of drug could help

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Etatics Inc. from PexelsOpioids are often first-line treatments for cancer-related pain, but they can suppress the immune system and reduce the effectiveness of

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Low-dose plasma treatment shows promise for slowing down tumor growth

by Nie Lili and Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesUnder the influence of electrodes, low-temperature plasma emits a purple glow in the laboratory. Credit: Nie LiliA recent study has shown t

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Low-dose plasma treatment shows promise for slowing down tumor growth

by Nie Lili and Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesUnder the influence of electrodes, low-temperature plasma emits a purple glow in the laboratory. Credit: Nie LiliA recent study has shown t

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Researchers discover 'crosstalk' mechanism in two key breast cancer molecules

byUniversity of LiverpoolIntegrin αVβ6recruits HER2 and a trafficking regulatory subnetwork comprising RAB5/RAB7A/GDI2 in HER2+ breast cancer cells. Credit:Science Advances(202

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Researchers discover 'crosstalk' mechanism in two key breast cancer molecules

byUniversity of LiverpoolIntegrin αVβ6recruits HER2 and a trafficking regulatory subnetwork comprising RAB5/RAB7A/GDI2 in HER2+ breast cancer cells. Credit:Science Advances(202

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Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patients

Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patientsby Karina Ninni,FAPESPSolar explosion graph depicting spectrum of PGVs and VUSs in pancreatic cancer patie

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Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patients

Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patientsby Karina Ninni,FAPESPSolar explosion graph depicting spectrum of PGVs and VUSs in pancreatic cancer patie

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Adding polyvinyl alcohol to a boron-containing drug leads to strong antitumor activity in head and neck cancers

byUniversity of TokyoCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthTreatment for more advanced and difficult-to-treat head and neck cancers can be improved with the addi

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Adding polyvinyl alcohol to a boron-containing drug leads to strong antitumor activity in head and neck cancers

byUniversity of TokyoCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthTreatment for more advanced and difficult-to-treat head and neck cancers can be improved with the addi

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AI model achieves high accuracy in skin cancer detection

by TranSpreadThe proposed model architecture. Note: TTA: test-time augmentation. Credit:Data Science and Management(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.dsm.2024.10.002Led by Aliyu Tetengi Ibrahim and hi

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AI model achieves high accuracy in skin cancer detection

by TranSpreadThe proposed model architecture. Note: TTA: test-time augmentation. Credit:Data Science and Management(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.dsm.2024.10.002Led by Aliyu Tetengi Ibrahim and hi

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Clinical trial tests new drug to reduce side effect of 'half-matched' stem cell transplants

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdding a new drug to standard care for stem cell transplant recipients may reduce a life-threatening si

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Clinical trial tests new drug to reduce side effect of 'half-matched' stem cell transplants

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdding a new drug to standard care for stem cell transplant recipients may reduce a life-threatening si

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