Identifying drug target candidates to treat pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma tumors

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressscRNAseq of RMS identifies heterogeneity recapitulating muscle developmental programs. (A) Experimental workflow. (B) UMAP plot of 48,859 RMS cells after regre

Updated on: January 02,2024

Identifying drug target candidates to treat pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma tumors

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressscRNAseq of RMS identifies heterogeneity recapitulating muscle developmental programs. (A) Experimental workflow. (B) UMAP plot of 48,859 RMS cells after regre

Updated on:January 02,2024

Researchers develop new drug that fights cancer with less renal toxicity

by National University of SingaporeA novel anti-cancer drug developed by Assoc Prof Giorgia Pastorin, Assoc Prof Ang Wee Han and Dr Maria Babak (left to right) effectively shrinks tumours until t

Updated on: June 08,2024

Researchers develop new drug that fights cancer with less renal toxicity

by National University of SingaporeA novel anti-cancer drug developed by Assoc Prof Giorgia Pastorin, Assoc Prof Ang Wee Han and Dr Maria Babak (left to right) effectively shrinks tumours until t

Updated on:June 08,2024

Regulation and potential drug targets of tumor-associated Tregs

by Science China PressRegulatory T cells (Tregs) negatively regulate the antitumour immune responses by inhibiting the function of effector T cells (CTL) and antigen presenting cells (APC). Credi

Updated on: April 07,2024

Regulation and potential drug targets of tumor-associated Tregs

by Science China PressRegulatory T cells (Tregs) negatively regulate the antitumour immune responses by inhibiting the function of effector T cells (CTL) and antigen presenting cells (APC). Credi

Updated on:April 07,2024

Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

by Lori SolomonThere are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online Mar

Updated on: January 03,2024

Geographical, racial/ethnic differences seen for triple-negative breast cancer

by Lori SolomonThere are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online Mar

Updated on:January 03,2024

Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

byUniversity College CorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even aft

Updated on: August 03,2024

Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

byUniversity College CorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even aft

Updated on:August 03,2024

Novel drug shows early promise in treating multiple myeloma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-of

Updated on: January 15,2024

Novel drug shows early promise in treating multiple myeloma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-of

Updated on:January 15,2024

Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityResearchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for famil

Updated on: March 01,2024

Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityResearchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for famil

Updated on:March 01,2024

BRCA1/2 genetic testing recommendations still leave issues unresolved

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a new Recommendation Statement forBRCA

Updated on: March 30,2024

BRCA1/2 genetic testing recommendations still leave issues unresolved

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a new Recommendation Statement forBRCA

Updated on:March 30,2024

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit

Updated on: May 23,2024

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit

Updated on:May 23,2024

New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

by Andrew Myers,Georgia Institute of TechnologyFAST sensor. Credit: Stanford UniversityEngineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have created a small, autonomous d

Updated on: January 12,2024

New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

by Andrew Myers,Georgia Institute of TechnologyFAST sensor. Credit: Stanford UniversityEngineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have created a small, autonomous d

Updated on:January 12,2024

'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

by Mary HynesCredit: CC0 Public DomainNationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.&quo

Updated on: January 10,2024

'Never did I imagine that I would have to ration chemotherapy'

by Mary HynesCredit: CC0 Public DomainNationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.&quo

Updated on:January 10,2024

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc

Updated on: January 15,2024

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc

Updated on:January 15,2024