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Large study finds telehealth is as safe as a visit to the clinic for abortion pills

Large study finds telehealth is as safe as a visit to the clinic for abortion pills

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large national study has found that video visits, texting and mailing pills are all effective, as the U.S. Supreme Co

Large study finds telehealth is as safe as a visit to the clinic for abortion pills

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large national study has found that video visits, texting and mailing pills are all effective, as the U.S. Supreme Co
Microproteins exclusively produced in liver tumors could lead to cancer vaccines

Microproteins exclusively produced in liver tumors could lead to cancer vaccines

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, with Cima University of Navarra and Pompeu Fabra Universit

Microproteins exclusively produced in liver tumors could lead to cancer vaccines

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, with Cima University of Navarra and Pompeu Fabra Universit
A bad influence—the interplay between tumor cells and immune cells

A bad influence—the interplay between tumor cells and immune cells

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCells live in complex communities called microenvironments, where many different types of cells interact with one another. In cancer, the microenvironment is a place where

A bad influence—the interplay between tumor cells and immune cells

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCells live in complex communities called microenvironments, where many different types of cells interact with one another. In cancer, the microenvironment is a place where
Study shows INT-1B3 inhibits distant tumor metastasis and significantly prolongs survival

Study shows INT-1B3 inhibits distant tumor metastasis and significantly prolongs survival

by Impact Journals LLCProposed mode of action of INT-1B3/1B3.INT-1B3/1B3 induces apoptosis and cell death leading to expression of DAMPs, e.g., expression of calreticulin, reduced expression of CD39 a

Study shows INT-1B3 inhibits distant tumor metastasis and significantly prolongs survival

by Impact Journals LLCProposed mode of action of INT-1B3/1B3.INT-1B3/1B3 induces apoptosis and cell death leading to expression of DAMPs, e.g., expression of calreticulin, reduced expression of CD39 a
Experimental brain cancer drug fast tracked in clinical trials

Experimental brain cancer drug fast tracked in clinical trials

byUniversity of South AustraliaProfessor Shudong Wang. Credit: University of South AustraliaAn experimental drug being trialed for advanced solid tumors, including the most aggressive brain canc

Experimental brain cancer drug fast tracked in clinical trials

byUniversity of South AustraliaProfessor Shudong Wang. Credit: University of South AustraliaAn experimental drug being trialed for advanced solid tumors, including the most aggressive brain canc
Therapeutic viruses help turbocharge the immune system against cancer

Therapeutic viruses help turbocharge the immune system against cancer

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityThe illustration shows a cancer cell (center) surrounded by immune T-cells augmented with an oncolytic (cancer-fighting) virus. A new study describes how

Therapeutic viruses help turbocharge the immune system against cancer

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityThe illustration shows a cancer cell (center) surrounded by immune T-cells augmented with an oncolytic (cancer-fighting) virus. A new study describes how
Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells

Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells

by Kate Ledger,Mayo ClinicGraphical illustration of a general role of ME1 in resilient CD8+T cells. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi2414When Joanina Gicob

Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells

by Kate Ledger,Mayo ClinicGraphical illustration of a general role of ME1 in resilient CD8+T cells. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi2414When Joanina Gicob
Magnetic field patterns found to cause oncolysis via oxidative stress in glioma cells

Magnetic field patterns found to cause oncolysis via oxidative stress in glioma cells

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressCell culture stimulation setup, stimulation protocol and thermal imaging during sOMF stimulation to measure temperature changes. (A) Left—A schematic diagram o

Magnetic field patterns found to cause oncolysis via oxidative stress in glioma cells

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressCell culture stimulation setup, stimulation protocol and thermal imaging during sOMF stimulation to measure temperature changes. (A) Left—A schematic diagram o
Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that they can accurately recreate clinical trials of new treatments using "digital twi

Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that they can accurately recreate clinical trials of new treatments using "digital twi
Trial of cell-based therapy for high-risk lymphoma leads to FDA breakthrough designation

Trial of cell-based therapy for high-risk lymphoma leads to FDA breakthrough designation

by Krista Conger,Stanford UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDCAR-T cell therapy, which

Trial of cell-based therapy for high-risk lymphoma leads to FDA breakthrough designation

by Krista Conger,Stanford UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDCAR-T cell therapy, which
Few women perceive breast density as a cancer risk factor

Few women perceive breast density as a cancer risk factor

by Lori SolomonMost women perceive family history as the greatest risk factor for breast cancer, according to a study published online Jan. 23 inJAMA Network Open.Laura B. Beidler, from Dartmout

Few women perceive breast density as a cancer risk factor

by Lori SolomonMost women perceive family history as the greatest risk factor for breast cancer, according to a study published online Jan. 23 inJAMA Network Open.Laura B. Beidler, from Dartmout
Brain tumor organoids may be key to time-sensitive treatments for glioblastomas

Brain tumor organoids may be key to time-sensitive treatments for glioblastomas

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Lab-grown brain organoids developed from a patient's own glioblas

Brain tumor organoids may be key to time-sensitive treatments for glioblastomas

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Lab-grown brain organoids developed from a patient's own glioblas