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Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and SpreadByLaurie Fickman713-743-8454n the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnor

Discovery New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and SpreadByLaurie Fickman713-743-8454n the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnor
Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

September 13, 2023Kyle DohertyThe addition of the PD-L1 inhibitor atezolizumab to bevacizumab and platinum-based chemotherapy did not result in a statistically significant progression-free survival be

Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy Fails to Provide PFS Benefit in Platinum-Sensitive

September 13, 2023Kyle DohertyThe addition of the PD-L1 inhibitor atezolizumab to bevacizumab and platinum-based chemotherapy did not result in a statistically significant progression-free survival be
Imaging technique can observe specialized cancer treatment in breast cancer models

Imaging technique can observe specialized cancer treatment in breast cancer models

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor nearly a century, scientific evidence has shown that the use of specific bacteria to target cancer tumors and t

Imaging technique can observe specialized cancer treatment in breast cancer models

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor nearly a century, scientific evidence has shown that the use of specific bacteria to target cancer tumors and t
Common genetic defect in prostate cancer inspires path to new anti-cancer drugs

Common genetic defect in prostate cancer inspires path to new anti-cancer drugs

byTemple UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike security screening to make sure nothing harmful makes its way into a crowded area, cells in the human body use checkpoints to control their growt

Common genetic defect in prostate cancer inspires path to new anti-cancer drugs

byTemple UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike security screening to make sure nothing harmful makes its way into a crowded area, cells in the human body use checkpoints to control their growt
Mutations in bone cells can drive leukemia in neighboring stem cells

Mutations in bone cells can drive leukemia in neighboring stem cells

Certain DNA mutations in bone cells that support blood development can drive leukemia formation in nearby blood stem cells, researchers from Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University and Children&#39

Mutations in bone cells can drive leukemia in neighboring stem cells

Certain DNA mutations in bone cells that support blood development can drive leukemia formation in nearby blood stem cells, researchers from Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University and Children&#39
Study reveals promising therapeutic approach for prostate cancer bone metastasis

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach for prostate cancer bone metastasis

by TranSpreadMiR-18a-5p was overexpressed in osteoblastic lesions of PCa bone metastasis. (A–D) Bone specimens of PCa patients with bone metastasis. (A) Immunohistochemical labeling of PSA (brown repr

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach for prostate cancer bone metastasis

by TranSpreadMiR-18a-5p was overexpressed in osteoblastic lesions of PCa bone metastasis. (A–D) Bone specimens of PCa patients with bone metastasis. (A) Immunohistochemical labeling of PSA (brown repr
Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or tap? The facts behind five water myths

Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or tap? The facts behind five water myths

by Oliver A.H. Jones,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe know theimportance of staying hydrated, especially in hot weather. But even for something as simple as a drink of

Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or tap? The facts behind five water myths

by Oliver A.H. Jones,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe know theimportance of staying hydrated, especially in hot weather. But even for something as simple as a drink of
Cevidoplenib Elicits Platelet Responses in Persistent or Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia

Cevidoplenib Elicits Platelet Responses in Persistent or Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia

June 11, 2023Chris RyanThe novel SYK inhibitor cevidoplenib dosed at 400 mg twice per day led to robust platelet responses in patients with persistent or chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia who di

Cevidoplenib Elicits Platelet Responses in Persistent or Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia

June 11, 2023Chris RyanThe novel SYK inhibitor cevidoplenib dosed at 400 mg twice per day led to robust platelet responses in patients with persistent or chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia who di
NCCN releases new resources to improve quality of life for people with cancer

NCCN releases new resources to improve quality of life for people with cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network®(NCCN®) is announcing new resources focused on improving quality of life for people with cancer while making sure care planning reflects individual need

NCCN releases new resources to improve quality of life for people with cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network®(NCCN®) is announcing new resources focused on improving quality of life for people with cancer while making sure care planning reflects individual need
DNA/RNA Sequencing Aids Subsequent Treatment Selection in HCC/H-CCK Post Atezolizumab/Bevacizumab

DNA/RNA Sequencing Aids Subsequent Treatment Selection in HCC/H-CCK Post Atezolizumab/Bevacizumab

September 15, 2023Caroline SeymourTissue- and blood-based molecular analysis could help match patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma or hepatocholangiocarcinoma following disease progression

DNA/RNA Sequencing Aids Subsequent Treatment Selection in HCC/H-CCK Post Atezolizumab/Bevacizumab

September 15, 2023Caroline SeymourTissue- and blood-based molecular analysis could help match patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma or hepatocholangiocarcinoma following disease progression
Novel tool helps differentiate between cancerous and healthy cells for AML

Novel tool helps differentiate between cancerous and healthy cells for AML

Spanish scientists have developed a new method to identify between cancerous and healthy cells for cases of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).Researchers from Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain, h

Novel tool helps differentiate between cancerous and healthy cells for AML

Spanish scientists have developed a new method to identify between cancerous and healthy cells for cases of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).Researchers from Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain, h