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Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114289Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehe

Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114289Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehe
Modeling the use of beta radiation in cancer treatment

Modeling the use of beta radiation in cancer treatment

bySpringerIllustration of beta decay proceeding against the backdrop of a Monte Carlo simulation. Credit: Robert LeaTreating superficial skin tumors especially when they are located above cartil

Modeling the use of beta radiation in cancer treatment

bySpringerIllustration of beta decay proceeding against the backdrop of a Monte Carlo simulation. Credit: Robert LeaTreating superficial skin tumors especially when they are located above cartil
Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim

Exploring ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment

by Korea University College of MedicineThe study reveals that the transcription factor NANOG activates the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)—causing neuropathic pain. TRPV1 further stim
New research could prevent jaw damage in patients being treated for cancer or osteoporosis

New research could prevent jaw damage in patients being treated for cancer or osteoporosis

by Gary Polakovic,University of Southern CaliforniaOsteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare, incurable side effect of some drug treatments. Credit: Photo/Science SourceUSC researchers and collaborator

New research could prevent jaw damage in patients being treated for cancer or osteoporosis

by Gary Polakovic,University of Southern CaliforniaOsteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare, incurable side effect of some drug treatments. Credit: Photo/Science SourceUSC researchers and collaborator
Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred

Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred
Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be shortened by nearly half for patients planning breast reconstruction

Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be shortened by nearly half for patients planning breast reconstruction

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstructi

Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be shortened by nearly half for patients planning breast reconstruction

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstructi
Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv
An exosome-based liquid biopsy shows promise for early detection of pancreatic cancer

An exosome-based liquid biopsy shows promise for early detection of pancreatic cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteAn investigational exosome-based liquid

An exosome-based liquid biopsy shows promise for early detection of pancreatic cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteAn investigational exosome-based liquid
Blood test spots early pancreatic cancers with 97% accuracy

Blood test spots early pancreatic cancers with 97% accuracy

by Dennis ThompsonA blood test appears capable of detecting early-stage pancreatic cancers with up to 97% accuracy, a new study reports.The test looks for eight small RNA particles and eight larger DN

Blood test spots early pancreatic cancers with 97% accuracy

by Dennis ThompsonA blood test appears capable of detecting early-stage pancreatic cancers with up to 97% accuracy, a new study reports.The test looks for eight small RNA particles and eight larger DN
Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

by University of LeedsA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaGenetic mutations that drive the

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

by University of LeedsA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaGenetic mutations that drive the
Finding the Achilles heel of cancer

Finding the Achilles heel of cancer

by Instituto Gulbenkian de CienciaHealthy cells (left image) display four centrioles, a normal number (in yellow). On the contrary, breast cancer cells (triple negative) have extra centrioles (he

Finding the Achilles heel of cancer

by Instituto Gulbenkian de CienciaHealthy cells (left image) display four centrioles, a normal number (in yellow). On the contrary, breast cancer cells (triple negative) have extra centrioles (he
Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

byeLifeActivated ß-catenin represses immune infiltration in liver cancer spheroids through exosomes. (a) Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) infiltration analysis protocol. Created with Bi

Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

byeLifeActivated ß-catenin represses immune infiltration in liver cancer spheroids through exosomes. (a) Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) infiltration analysis protocol. Created with Bi