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Activated vitamin D3 treatment may reduce the risk of arsenic-mediated skin cancer

Activated vitamin D3 treatment may reduce the risk of arsenic-mediated skin cancer

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyThe risk of cancer associated with long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water can be mitigated through regular treatment with calcitriol, an activated form of v

Activated vitamin D3 treatment may reduce the risk of arsenic-mediated skin cancer

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyThe risk of cancer associated with long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water can be mitigated through regular treatment with calcitriol, an activated form of v
New study may lead to fewer hysterectomies in women with uterine fibroid tumors

New study may lead to fewer hysterectomies in women with uterine fibroid tumors

by Geri Kelley, Kim Ward,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityUterine fibroid tumors are the leading cause of hysterectomies in the U.S., yet little is known about what caus

New study may lead to fewer hysterectomies in women with uterine fibroid tumors

by Geri Kelley, Kim Ward,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityUterine fibroid tumors are the leading cause of hysterectomies in the U.S., yet little is known about what caus
Scientists to improve cancer treatment effectiveness

Scientists to improve cancer treatment effectiveness

byNational Research Nuclear UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTogether with researchers from the University of Nantes and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne in France, experts from the N

Scientists to improve cancer treatment effectiveness

byNational Research Nuclear UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTogether with researchers from the University of Nantes and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne in France, experts from the N
Multi-strain probiotic reduces chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea

Multi-strain probiotic reduces chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high concentration of multi-strain probiotic helps to reduce mild to moderate episodes of chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea (CID) i

Multi-strain probiotic reduces chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high concentration of multi-strain probiotic helps to reduce mild to moderate episodes of chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea (CID) i
Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer

Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectronic nudges delivered to health care clinicians based on a machine learning algorithm that p

Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectronic nudges delivered to health care clinicians based on a machine learning algorithm that p
Prostate cancer can now be diagnosed better using artificial intelligence

Prostate cancer can now be diagnosed better using artificial intelligence

byRadboud UniversityMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at Radboud university medical cen

Prostate cancer can now be diagnosed better using artificial intelligence

byRadboud UniversityMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at Radboud university medical cen
Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundDr. Jason Bruce, University of Manchester. Credit: University of ManchesterUK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by 'pulling the

Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundDr. Jason Bruce, University of Manchester. Credit: University of ManchesterUK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by 'pulling the
Faulty DNA repair may lead to BRCA-linked cancers

Faulty DNA repair may lead to BRCA-linked cancers

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeStalled replication forks (yellow arrows) are detected at the BRCA1 gene in cells containing a BRCA1 germline mutation. Credit: Weill Cornell MedicineError-prone D

Faulty DNA repair may lead to BRCA-linked cancers

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeStalled replication forks (yellow arrows) are detected at the BRCA1 gene in cells containing a BRCA1 germline mutation. Credit: Weill Cornell MedicineError-prone D
Using spatial single-cell transcriptomics to visualize diffuse midline glioma

Using spatial single-cell transcriptomics to visualize diffuse midline glioma

byChildren's Hospital BostonH3-K27M DMG cohort profiled by single-cell multi-omics. a, Schematic of the workflow. b, Clinico-molecular cohort characteristics. The upper legend bars depict th

Using spatial single-cell transcriptomics to visualize diffuse midline glioma

byChildren's Hospital BostonH3-K27M DMG cohort profiled by single-cell multi-omics. a, Schematic of the workflow. b, Clinico-molecular cohort characteristics. The upper legend bars depict th
Rituximab Maintenance Effective for Autoimmune Cytopenias

Rituximab Maintenance Effective for Autoimmune Cytopenias

August 2023Thomas R. CollinsPatients with autoimmune cytopenias had longer durations of response after induction treatment with rituximab when rituximab was continued as maintenance therapy compared w

Rituximab Maintenance Effective for Autoimmune Cytopenias

August 2023Thomas R. CollinsPatients with autoimmune cytopenias had longer durations of response after induction treatment with rituximab when rituximab was continued as maintenance therapy compared w
Better surgical outcomes for colorectal cancer patients in hospitals with high case loads

Better surgical outcomes for colorectal cancer patients in hospitals with high case loads

byUniversity of WürzburgCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with colorectal cancer have a greater chance of survival if they are operated in hospitals with a high case load. This is because compl

Better surgical outcomes for colorectal cancer patients in hospitals with high case loads

byUniversity of WürzburgCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with colorectal cancer have a greater chance of survival if they are operated in hospitals with a high case load. This is because compl
Cancer study may accidentally help researchers create usable blood stem cells

Cancer study may accidentally help researchers create usable blood stem cells

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaA massive research effort over more than a quarter

Cancer study may accidentally help researchers create usable blood stem cells

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaA massive research effort over more than a quarter