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HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

by University of MichiganGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaHuman papillomavirus infection rates are increasing in women born after 1980 who did not receive the HPV vaccine—putting them at

HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

by University of MichiganGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaHuman papillomavirus infection rates are increasing in women born after 1980 who did not receive the HPV vaccine—putting them at
Cancer prevention—why body shape may matter more than weight

Cancer prevention—why body shape may matter more than weight

by University of CalgaryA study published in Nature Communications in January finds that excess weight around the midsection appears to be a stronger predictor of all-cancer risk than body size.

Cancer prevention—why body shape may matter more than weight

by University of CalgaryA study published in Nature Communications in January finds that excess weight around the midsection appears to be a stronger predictor of all-cancer risk than body size.
Drugmakers are abandoning cheap generics, and now US cancer patients can't get meds, say doctors

Drugmakers are abandoning cheap generics, and now US cancer patients can't get meds, say doctors

by Arthur AllenCredit: CC0 Public DomainOn Nov. 22, three FDA inspectors arrived at the sprawling Intas Pharmaceuticals plant south of Ahmedabad, India, and found hundreds of trash bags full of shredd

Drugmakers are abandoning cheap generics, and now US cancer patients can't get meds, say doctors

by Arthur AllenCredit: CC0 Public DomainOn Nov. 22, three FDA inspectors arrived at the sprawling Intas Pharmaceuticals plant south of Ahmedabad, India, and found hundreds of trash bags full of shredd
Major progress in curing brain tumors by blocking certain functions in cells with a docked molecule

Major progress in curing brain tumors by blocking certain functions in cells with a docked molecule

by University of GothenburgThe researchers’ molecule Z4P inhibits one of the mechanisms that regulate protein production in a cancer cell. This inhibition causes the cancer cell to die. Three pic

Major progress in curing brain tumors by blocking certain functions in cells with a docked molecule

by University of GothenburgThe researchers’ molecule Z4P inhibits one of the mechanisms that regulate protein production in a cancer cell. This inhibition causes the cancer cell to die. Three pic
Researchers discover a mechanism that controls the identity of stem cells

Researchers discover a mechanism that controls the identity of stem cells

by University of California, IrvineCredit:Molecular Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.10.036Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, discovered a mechanism that contr

Researchers discover a mechanism that controls the identity of stem cells

by University of California, IrvineCredit:Molecular Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.10.036Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, discovered a mechanism that contr
Researchers develop an improved hereditary cancer test

Researchers develop an improved hereditary cancer test

by University of British ColumbiaCredit:Cell Genomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2022.100233Researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute have made an advancement in genetic testing

Researchers develop an improved hereditary cancer test

by University of British ColumbiaCredit:Cell Genomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2022.100233Researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute have made an advancement in genetic testing
New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityJamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYou may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to yo

New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityJamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYou may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to yo
Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

byGerman Cancer Research CenterRisk stratification example from the test cohort: a 66-year-old male presents with negative DRE, PSA elevation to 6.2 ng/mL, prostate volume of 82.5 mL, and PSAD o

Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?

byGerman Cancer Research CenterRisk stratification example from the test cohort: a 66-year-old male presents with negative DRE, PSA elevation to 6.2 ng/mL, prostate volume of 82.5 mL, and PSAD o
New AI-based biomarker can help predict immunotherapy response for patients with lung cancer

New AI-based biomarker can help predict immunotherapy response for patients with lung cancer

byEmory UniversityResponder tumor to ICI has less tortuous vessel branches compared to nonresponder. (A and B) CT scans of a responder and nonresponder to IO with corresponding 3D rendering of t

New AI-based biomarker can help predict immunotherapy response for patients with lung cancer

byEmory UniversityResponder tumor to ICI has less tortuous vessel branches compared to nonresponder. (A and B) CT scans of a responder and nonresponder to IO with corresponding 3D rendering of t
Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

by FreshscienceNoushin is looking to trial her UV sensor in the field by 2022.Credit: Dr Leila KhanjaniBetween your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how d

Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

by FreshscienceNoushin is looking to trial her UV sensor in the field by 2022.Credit: Dr Leila KhanjaniBetween your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how d
Drug combo slows progression in advanced breast cancer

Drug combo slows progression in advanced breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Treatment with a combination of alpelisib and fulvestrant prolongs progression-free survival among patients withPIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth

Drug combo slows progression in advanced breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Treatment with a combination of alpelisib and fulvestrant prolongs progression-free survival among patients withPIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth
Cancer patients facing housing instability show greater risk of mortality

Cancer patients facing housing instability show greater risk of mortality

byUniversity of California - San DiegoThe study was led by Matthew P. Banegas, PhD, an associate professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine and co-director of the Center for Health Equity Educ

Cancer patients facing housing instability show greater risk of mortality

byUniversity of California - San DiegoThe study was led by Matthew P. Banegas, PhD, an associate professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine and co-director of the Center for Health Equity Educ