Trials supporting FDA approval of breakthrough drugs examined

(HealthDay)—Pivotal trials supporting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals granted Breakthrough Therapy designation often lack randomization, double-blinding, and control groups, according to a

Updated on: April 14,2024 18

Trials supporting FDA approval of breakthrough drugs examined

(HealthDay)—Pivotal trials supporting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals granted Breakthrough Therapy designation often lack randomization, double-blinding, and control groups, according to a

Updated on:April 14,2024 18

Team uncovers promising lead in genetic approach to treating glioblastoma

by Anna C. Christensen,University of ArizonaBaldassarre Stea, MD, PhD, (center), treats brain tumors with DNA-damaging radiation. Credit: Anna C. ChristensenGlioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer t

Updated on: May 27,2024 5

Team uncovers promising lead in genetic approach to treating glioblastoma

by Anna C. Christensen,University of ArizonaBaldassarre Stea, MD, PhD, (center), treats brain tumors with DNA-damaging radiation. Credit: Anna C. ChristensenGlioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer t

Updated on:May 27,2024 5

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis

Updated on: March 01,2024 11

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis

Updated on:March 01,2024 11

Home urine test for prostate cancer could revolutionize diagnosis

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA simple urine test under development for prostate cancer detection can now use urine samples collected at home—according to new research from

Updated on: March 01,2024 13

Home urine test for prostate cancer could revolutionize diagnosis

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA simple urine test under development for prostate cancer detection can now use urine samples collected at home—according to new research from

Updated on:March 01,2024 13

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

New study shows association of historical housing discrimination and shortfalls in colon cancer treatment

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMap of redlining in Birmingham, 1933. Credit: Public domain, Wikimedia CommonsA nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

New study shows association of historical housing discrimination and shortfalls in colon cancer treatment

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMap of redlining in Birmingham, 1933. Credit: Public domain, Wikimedia CommonsA nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination

Updated on:March 30,2024 0

Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline

Updated on: March 08,2024 11

Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline

Updated on:March 08,2024 11

Researchers review use of MRI to identify brain cancer biomarkers

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (BMEIS) have published asystematic reviewin&n

Updated on: April 30,2024 0

Researchers review use of MRI to identify brain cancer biomarkers

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (BMEIS) have published asystematic reviewin&n

Updated on:April 30,2024 0

Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

by Elana GotkineInequities in cardio-oncology care and research are addressed in a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 28 inCirculation.Daniel

Updated on: January 04,2024 6

Statement outlines inequities in cardio-oncology care, research

by Elana GotkineInequities in cardio-oncology care and research are addressed in a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 28 inCirculation.Daniel

Updated on:January 04,2024 6

Scientists decode key mutation in many cancers, pointing to expanded role of RNA in human gene expression

byUniversity of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInside every cell, inside every nucleus, your continued existence depends on an incredibly complicated dance. Proteins are constantly wra

Updated on: November 10,2024 0

Scientists decode key mutation in many cancers, pointing to expanded role of RNA in human gene expression

byUniversity of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInside every cell, inside every nucleus, your continued existence depends on an incredibly complicated dance. Proteins are constantly wra

Updated on:November 10,2024 0

Breast cancer recurrence rate not up with autologous fat transfer

(HealthDay)—For patients with breast cancer, reconstruction with autologous fat transfer (AFT) seems not to increase the rate of locoregional recurrence versus conventional breast reconstruction, acco

Updated on: April 01,2024 16

Breast cancer recurrence rate not up with autologous fat transfer

(HealthDay)—For patients with breast cancer, reconstruction with autologous fat transfer (AFT) seems not to increase the rate of locoregional recurrence versus conventional breast reconstruction, acco

Updated on:April 01,2024 16

Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAntitumor activity of mirvetuximab soravtansine. (A) Maximum percentage change in target lesion size from baseline. Best response according to RECIST is indicated b

Updated on: January 30,2024 18

Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAntitumor activity of mirvetuximab soravtansine. (A) Maximum percentage change in target lesion size from baseline. Best response according to RECIST is indicated b

Updated on:January 30,2024 18