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Lu(a)minar flow odyssey—using the power of water and light in early leukemia diagnostics

Lu(a)minar flow odyssey—using the power of water and light in early leukemia diagnostics

by Polish Academy of SciencesOpto-hydrodynamic tweezers. (a) and (b) Schematic illustrations of the top view and side view of OHT, respectively, along with the major various forces acting on the

Lu(a)minar flow odyssey—using the power of water and light in early leukemia diagnostics

by Polish Academy of SciencesOpto-hydrodynamic tweezers. (a) and (b) Schematic illustrations of the top view and side view of OHT, respectively, along with the major various forces acting on the
Team identifies how certain immune cells contribute to worse survival rates in HER2-positive breast cancer patients

Team identifies how certain immune cells contribute to worse survival rates in HER2-positive breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with a type of breast cancer called HER2-positive are less likely to survive if their initial tr

Team identifies how certain immune cells contribute to worse survival rates in HER2-positive breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with a type of breast cancer called HER2-positive are less likely to survive if their initial tr
Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine

Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine
Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

by Cara MurezWhile appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.Researchers built on earlier research wit

Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

by Cara MurezWhile appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.Researchers built on earlier research wit
Fighting cancer on Earth and in space using high-energy protons

Fighting cancer on Earth and in space using high-energy protons

byUS Department of EnergyLeft: production rate as a function of proton energy of parent radioisotopes selenium-72 (Se-72) (1) & germanium-68 (Ge-68) (2). Right, a Positron Emission Tomograph

Fighting cancer on Earth and in space using high-energy protons

byUS Department of EnergyLeft: production rate as a function of proton energy of parent radioisotopes selenium-72 (Se-72) (1) & germanium-68 (Ge-68) (2). Right, a Positron Emission Tomograph
Tailored online personal health record cancer tool increases survivor adherence to national guidelines

Tailored online personal health record cancer tool increases survivor adherence to national guidelines

byRegenstrief InstituteScreenshot of personal health record, “My Follow-up Care” Dashboard. CEA: carcinoembryonic antigen; CT: computed tomography. Credit:JMIR Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.

Tailored online personal health record cancer tool increases survivor adherence to national guidelines

byRegenstrief InstituteScreenshot of personal health record, “My Follow-up Care” Dashboard. CEA: carcinoembryonic antigen; CT: computed tomography. Credit:JMIR Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.
Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

byWashington University in St. LouisA new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the quality of care for lung cancer in the U.S. varies widely.
New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use

New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use

by Loyola University Health SystemA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaA landmark study

New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use

by Loyola University Health SystemA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaA landmark study
Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the
New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c

New study finds millions in US missed cancer screening during second year of COVID-19 pandemic

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States c
Therapeutic vaccine shows promise against a range of cancers

Therapeutic vaccine shows promise against a range of cancers

by Serena Gordon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—A personalized vaccine held an aggressive group of cancers in check among more than half of patients who received it in a small, preliminary trial, rese

Therapeutic vaccine shows promise against a range of cancers

by Serena Gordon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—A personalized vaccine held an aggressive group of cancers in check among more than half of patients who received it in a small, preliminary trial, rese
Trial finds adding immune modulator to targeted therapy does not improve survival in difficult-to-treat thyroid cancer

Trial finds adding immune modulator to targeted therapy does not improve survival in difficult-to-treat thyroid cancer

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of a multicenter phase II clinical trial led by the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center show

Trial finds adding immune modulator to targeted therapy does not improve survival in difficult-to-treat thyroid cancer

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of a multicenter phase II clinical trial led by the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center show