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Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

byCNRSCD44 mediates copper uptake.a, Experimental setup used to generate inflammatory monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs).b, Flow cytometry of CD44 in MDMs. Data are representative o

Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

byCNRSCD44 mediates copper uptake.a, Experimental setup used to generate inflammatory monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs).b, Flow cytometry of CD44 in MDMs. Data are representative o
Access to high-cost targeted treatments varies for lung cancer

Access to high-cost targeted treatments varies for lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Not all patients have access to new, high-cost lung cancer drugs, according to a study recently published in theJournal of the National Cancer Institute.Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., from

Access to high-cost targeted treatments varies for lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Not all patients have access to new, high-cost lung cancer drugs, according to a study recently published in theJournal of the National Cancer Institute.Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., from
New method for early detection of multi-cancers based on human metabolism

New method for early detection of multi-cancers based on human metabolism

bySwedish Research CouncilValidation of the pruned combined free GAGome MCED score. (A) Validation study subject flow (see also SI Appendix, Fig. S17). (B) Pruned combined free GAGome MCED score

New method for early detection of multi-cancers based on human metabolism

bySwedish Research CouncilValidation of the pruned combined free GAGome MCED score. (A) Validation study subject flow (see also SI Appendix, Fig. S17). (B) Pruned combined free GAGome MCED score
Radiation therapy outcomes better for African-American than Caucasian prostate cancer patients

Radiation therapy outcomes better for African-American than Caucasian prostate cancer patients

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyWhile popular beliefs and population data suggest that African-American men are at higher risk of dying from prostate cancer than Caucasian men, a new an

Radiation therapy outcomes better for African-American than Caucasian prostate cancer patients

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyWhile popular beliefs and population data suggest that African-American men are at higher risk of dying from prostate cancer than Caucasian men, a new an
Patients with cancer, suppressed immune system at high risk for severe COVID if treated with systemic drug therapies

Patients with cancer, suppressed immune system at high risk for severe COVID if treated with systemic drug therapies

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with cancer and a weakened immune system who are treated with immunotherapies tend to fare far worse from COVID-19 than t

Patients with cancer, suppressed immune system at high risk for severe COVID if treated with systemic drug therapies

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with cancer and a weakened immune system who are treated with immunotherapies tend to fare far worse from COVID-19 than t
Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, the majority of individuals treated as children for Hodgkin lymphoma who are now in their 30s

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, the majority of individuals treated as children for Hodgkin lymphoma who are now in their 30s
Lung cancer screening dramatically increases long-term survival rate

Lung cancer screening dramatically increases long-term survival rate

byRadiological Society of North AmericaAxial CT images of pulmonary nodules. (A) Malignant nodule. (B) Benign nodule. Credit: Radiological Society of North AmericaDiagnosing early-stage lung can

Lung cancer screening dramatically increases long-term survival rate

byRadiological Society of North AmericaAxial CT images of pulmonary nodules. (A) Malignant nodule. (B) Benign nodule. Credit: Radiological Society of North AmericaDiagnosing early-stage lung can
Study offers a potential strategy to improve T cell therapy in solid tumors

Study offers a potential strategy to improve T cell therapy in solid tumors

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaRegnase-1 and Roquin-1 double knockout alters the activation profile of resting engineered T cells. (A) Healthy human donor T cells

Study offers a potential strategy to improve T cell therapy in solid tumors

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaRegnase-1 and Roquin-1 double knockout alters the activation profile of resting engineered T cells. (A) Healthy human donor T cells
Liver cancer study encourages caution with certain gene therapies

Liver cancer study encourages caution with certain gene therapies

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.10.004Research led by Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D., has

Liver cancer study encourages caution with certain gene therapies

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.10.004Research led by Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D., has
Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

by Flinders UniversityVaping prevention health communication campaign example materials: (A) NSW Health campaign media and toolkit, adapted, Bastion agency; (B) Lung Foundation Australia campaign

Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges

by Flinders UniversityVaping prevention health communication campaign example materials: (A) NSW Health campaign media and toolkit, adapted, Bastion agency; (B) Lung Foundation Australia campaign
Residual cancer burden after neoadjuvant therapy can accurately predict breast cancer survival

Residual cancer burden after neoadjuvant therapy can accurately predict breast cancer survival

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterW. Fraser Symmans, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterResearchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today reported resul

Residual cancer burden after neoadjuvant therapy can accurately predict breast cancer survival

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterW. Fraser Symmans, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterResearchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today reported resul
Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year