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Rise in skin cancer cases underscores importance of early detection using machine learning

Rise in skin cancer cases underscores importance of early detection using machine learning

In a recent review published in theLifeJournal, a group of authors reviewed image-processing techniques in machine learning (ML) for skin cancer detection using clinical images, evaluating

Rise in skin cancer cases underscores importance of early detection using machine learning

In a recent review published in theLifeJournal, a group of authors reviewed image-processing techniques in machine learning (ML) for skin cancer detection using clinical images, evaluating
Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 10, 2017 PRESS INQUIRIESCaption:MIT researche

Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.Anne Trafton|MIT News OfficePublication Date:May 10, 2017 PRESS INQUIRIESCaption:MIT researche
New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

A study led by scientists from the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has made a significant leap in our understanding of

New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

A study led by scientists from the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has made a significant leap in our understanding of
Elle Macpherson says she refused chemotherapy after breast cancer diagnosis—here's what oncologists think

Elle Macpherson says she refused chemotherapy after breast cancer diagnosis—here's what oncologists think

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter being diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, Elle Macpherson made a controversial choice: She refused chemotherapy, the mode

Elle Macpherson says she refused chemotherapy after breast cancer diagnosis—here's what oncologists think

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter being diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, Elle Macpherson made a controversial choice: She refused chemotherapy, the mode
Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

byNational Cancer InstituteAge-standardized, delay-adjusted overall cancer incidence rates (2014–2018) and age-standardized overall cancer death rates (2015–2019) are illustrated for all cancer

Report: Cancer deaths continue downward trend, modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

byNational Cancer InstituteAge-standardized, delay-adjusted overall cancer incidence rates (2014–2018) and age-standardized overall cancer death rates (2015–2019) are illustrated for all cancer
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
Long-Term Data Sustain Dabrafenib/Trametinib RFS Benefit in BRAF+ Melanoma

Long-Term Data Sustain Dabrafenib/Trametinib RFS Benefit in BRAF+ Melanoma

October 22, 2018Onclive TeamLong-term follow-up from the COMBI-AD trial continued to show a significant relapse-free survival advantage for patients with resected stage III BRAF-mutant melanoma treate

Long-Term Data Sustain Dabrafenib/Trametinib RFS Benefit in BRAF+ Melanoma

October 22, 2018Onclive TeamLong-term follow-up from the COMBI-AD trial continued to show a significant relapse-free survival advantage for patients with resected stage III BRAF-mutant melanoma treate
Key Factors to Consider in the Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Key Factors to Consider in the Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome

February 22, 2023Brittany LovelyFor patients with aggressive malignant tumors and high tumor burden, onco- logic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome emerge as a disease symptom or a treat- ment-r

Key Factors to Consider in the Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome

February 22, 2023Brittany LovelyFor patients with aggressive malignant tumors and high tumor burden, onco- logic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome emerge as a disease symptom or a treat- ment-r
Targeting menin induces responses in acute leukemias with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations

Targeting menin induces responses in acute leukemias with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaResearchers from The University of Texas MD

Targeting menin induces responses in acute leukemias with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaResearchers from The University of Texas MD
AstraZeneca to Discontinue Moxetumomab Pasudotox in US for Hairy Cell Leukemia

AstraZeneca to Discontinue Moxetumomab Pasudotox in US for Hairy Cell Leukemia

January 13, 2023Chris RyanMoxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk will be permanently discontinued in the United States market for the treatment of relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.Hairy Cell Leukemia (Kate

AstraZeneca to Discontinue Moxetumomab Pasudotox in US for Hairy Cell Leukemia

January 13, 2023Chris RyanMoxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk will be permanently discontinued in the United States market for the treatment of relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.Hairy Cell Leukemia (Kate
Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

by Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Biologia Estrutural e Bioimagem (INBEB)Comparison between the response of tumoral cells to chemotherapy with no mutation of p53 (upper cells) and of mu

Scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation

by Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Biologia Estrutural e Bioimagem (INBEB)Comparison between the response of tumoral cells to chemotherapy with no mutation of p53 (upper cells) and of mu
What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?ByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on November 01, 2023Medically reviewed byKimberly Brown, MDBlood clots in stool can have a number of possible ca

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?

What Causes Blood Clots in Stool?ByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on November 01, 2023Medically reviewed byKimberly Brown, MDBlood clots in stool can have a number of possible ca