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Artificial intelligence analysis of DNA fragmentomes and protein biomarkers noninvasively detects ovarian cancer

Artificial intelligence analysis of DNA fragmentomes and protein biomarkers noninvasively detects ovarian cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood-based machine learning assay that combines cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragment patterns and levels of the proteins

Artificial intelligence analysis of DNA fragmentomes and protein biomarkers noninvasively detects ovarian cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood-based machine learning assay that combines cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragment patterns and levels of the proteins
Inflammatory-nutritional score helps predict survival in new multiple myeloma

Inflammatory-nutritional score helps predict survival in new multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), a nomogram based on the inflammatory-nutritional score (INS) may help to predict survival, according to a study published onl

Inflammatory-nutritional score helps predict survival in new multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), a nomogram based on the inflammatory-nutritional score (INS) may help to predict survival, according to a study published onl
Accurate assessment of heart rhythm can optimize chemotherapy use

Accurate assessment of heart rhythm can optimize chemotherapy use

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing the wrong mathematical formula to assess heartbeat rhythms may lead oncologists to inappropriately stop life-sa

Accurate assessment of heart rhythm can optimize chemotherapy use

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing the wrong mathematical formula to assess heartbeat rhythms may lead oncologists to inappropriately stop life-sa
Treatment decisions in new era of individualized therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Treatment decisions in new era of individualized therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryOncologists have traditionally prescribed androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) alone for patients with metastatic horm

Treatment decisions in new era of individualized therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryOncologists have traditionally prescribed androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) alone for patients with metastatic horm
Balance of 'stop' and 'go' signaling could be key to cancer immunotherapy response

Balance of 'stop' and 'go' signaling could be key to cancer immunotherapy response

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA crucial signaling pathway that can tell the immune system to fight off cancer can also be co-opted by ca

Balance of 'stop' and 'go' signaling could be key to cancer immunotherapy response

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA crucial signaling pathway that can tell the immune system to fight off cancer can also be co-opted by ca
People who see climate change as a health threat show more interest in cancer screening

People who see climate change as a health threat show more interest in cancer screening

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBrigham researchers' findings support developing public health interventions that incorporate components of environmental

People who see climate change as a health threat show more interest in cancer screening

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBrigham researchers' findings support developing public health interventions that incorporate components of environmental
New study illuminates why cancers caused by BRCA mutations recur

New study illuminates why cancers caused by BRCA mutations recur

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained gr

New study illuminates why cancers caused by BRCA mutations recur

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained gr
Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

by University of Massachusetts AmherstBacterial delivery of ovalbumin induces a specific CD8 T cell response. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1228532A Un

Proof-of-principle study shows immunity from routine vaccines has potential to fight cancer

by University of Massachusetts AmherstBacterial delivery of ovalbumin induces a specific CD8 T cell response. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1228532A Un
With 'batwing' mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

With 'batwing' mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNipple-sparing techniques can provide better outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy—but due to complication

With 'batwing' mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNipple-sparing techniques can provide better outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy—but due to complication
Radiation before mastectomy found to cut time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients

Radiation before mastectomy found to cut time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast c

Radiation before mastectomy found to cut time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast c
Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome

Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMutations are the changes in the DNA that gradually occur in human cells as they replicate, and the organi

Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMutations are the changes in the DNA that gradually occur in human cells as they replicate, and the organi
Novel T cell receptor therapy shows early anti-tumor activity

Novel T cell receptor therapy shows early anti-tumor activity

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel; formerly ADP-A2M4), an adoptive T cell receptor (TCR) therapy targeting the MAGE-A

Novel T cell receptor therapy shows early anti-tumor activity

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel; formerly ADP-A2M4), an adoptive T cell receptor (TCR) therapy targeting the MAGE-A