Oncologists demand more education on the use of biosimilars. ESMO takes action

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiological medicines are responsible for some of the most promising innovations in cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targ

Updated on: December 18,2023 16

Oncologists demand more education on the use of biosimilars. ESMO takes action

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiological medicines are responsible for some of the most promising innovations in cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targ

Updated on:December 18,2023 16

Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma

JANUARY 12, 2024byUniversity of Texas at El PasoRenato Aguilera, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, is the principal investigator

Updated on: March 28,2024 11

Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma

JANUARY 12, 2024byUniversity of Texas at El PasoRenato Aguilera, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, is the principal investigator

Updated on:March 28,2024 11

Ultrasensitive blood test detects 'pan-cancer' biomarker

byMass General BrighamCirculating ORF1p levels in lung cancer patient cohort, as classified by (A) disease subtype, (B) gender, and (C) smoking status. Blue dashed line indicates the assay limit

Updated on: January 05,2024 10

Ultrasensitive blood test detects 'pan-cancer' biomarker

byMass General BrighamCirculating ORF1p levels in lung cancer patient cohort, as classified by (A) disease subtype, (B) gender, and (C) smoking status. Blue dashed line indicates the assay limit

Updated on:January 05,2024 10

Chemically 'poisoned' protein acts as a molecular switch to spur cancer formation

byThe Scripps Research InstituteResearchers discovered that when the protein DNMT3B becomes S-nitrosylated in the presence of nitric oxide (NO), cancer-related genes become activated, leading to

Updated on: December 25,2023 10

Chemically 'poisoned' protein acts as a molecular switch to spur cancer formation

byThe Scripps Research InstituteResearchers discovered that when the protein DNMT3B becomes S-nitrosylated in the presence of nitric oxide (NO), cancer-related genes become activated, leading to

Updated on:December 25,2023 10

Endocrine disruptors may increase risk of endometrial cancer

by University of GranadaTable full of cosmetic products. Credit: University Of GranadaResearchpublishedin the journalEnvironmental Health Perspectives, has revealed a link betwe

Updated on: March 20,2024 20

Endocrine disruptors may increase risk of endometrial cancer

by University of GranadaTable full of cosmetic products. Credit: University Of GranadaResearchpublishedin the journalEnvironmental Health Perspectives, has revealed a link betwe

Updated on:March 20,2024 20

Sandalwood oil by-product found to prevent prostate cancer development in mice

by Florida Atlantic UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Phytomedicine Plus(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2024.100523Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree),

Updated on: May 07,2024 11

Sandalwood oil by-product found to prevent prostate cancer development in mice

by Florida Atlantic UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Phytomedicine Plus(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2024.100523Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree),

Updated on:May 07,2024 11

Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cross-sectional study of more than 25,000 adults has found that with increased screening, the prevalence of adrenal tumors in an uns

Updated on: December 20,2023 10

Most incidentally found adrenal tumors are nonfunctioning, regardless of patient age

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cross-sectional study of more than 25,000 adults has found that with increased screening, the prevalence of adrenal tumors in an uns

Updated on:December 20,2023 10

Protein spheres protect the genome of cancer cells

byUniversity of WürzburgMYC proteins are colored green in this figure. In normally growing cells, they are homogeneously distributed in the cell nucleus (left). In diverse stress situations, as

Updated on: December 20,2023 10

Protein spheres protect the genome of cancer cells

byUniversity of WürzburgMYC proteins are colored green in this figure. In normally growing cells, they are homogeneously distributed in the cell nucleus (left). In diverse stress situations, as

Updated on:December 20,2023 10

Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors

by Elana GotkineFor female dialysis-dependent patients aged 65 years or older treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with an increased incidence of severe or very severe hypocalcemia, accor

Updated on: March 26,2024 19

Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors

by Elana GotkineFor female dialysis-dependent patients aged 65 years or older treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with an increased incidence of severe or very severe hypocalcemia, accor

Updated on:March 26,2024 19

Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntratumoral therapy—in which cancer drugs are injected directly into tumors—is a promising treatment option for solid cancers but has show

Updated on: January 03,2024 18

Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntratumoral therapy—in which cancer drugs are injected directly into tumors—is a promising treatment option for solid cancers but has show

Updated on:January 03,2024 18

Defensive beliefs likely keep people from taking at-home stool tests that screen for colorectal cancer

byWileyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially if it is detected early; however, many

Updated on: December 22,2023 10

Defensive beliefs likely keep people from taking at-home stool tests that screen for colorectal cancer

byWileyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially if it is detected early; however, many

Updated on:December 22,2023 10

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

Updated on: May 10,2024 4

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

Updated on:May 10,2024 4