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Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:
Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is associated with a progression-free survival benefit versus sunitinib, according to a study presen

Atezolizumab + bevacizumab shows benefit in met renal CA

(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is associated with a progression-free survival benefit versus sunitinib, according to a study presen
Epigenetic mechanism associated with clinical outcome and therapeutic vulnerability in liver cancer

Epigenetic mechanism associated with clinical outcome and therapeutic vulnerability in liver cancer

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteNSUN7 epigenetic loss occurs in human primary HCC tumors in association with worse clinical outcome. (A) Percentage of NSUN7 methylation in the TCGA

Epigenetic mechanism associated with clinical outcome and therapeutic vulnerability in liver cancer

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteNSUN7 epigenetic loss occurs in human primary HCC tumors in association with worse clinical outcome. (A) Percentage of NSUN7 methylation in the TCGA
New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di
More cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage if patients already have type 2 diabetes, study finds

More cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage if patients already have type 2 diabetes, study finds

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study of 11,945 people in six European countries has shown that people with type 2 diabetes who develop cancer a

More cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage if patients already have type 2 diabetes, study finds

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study of 11,945 people in six European countries has shown that people with type 2 diabetes who develop cancer a
Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome,

Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in 'dark matter' of the cancer genome

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome,
Diabetes drug reduces drug resistance in lung cancer, improving chemotherapy effectiveness

Diabetes drug reduces drug resistance in lung cancer, improving chemotherapy effectiveness

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA medication used to treat diabetic neuropathy may make chemotherapy treatments more effective for patients with lung cancer, according t

Diabetes drug reduces drug resistance in lung cancer, improving chemotherapy effectiveness

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA medication used to treat diabetic neuropathy may make chemotherapy treatments more effective for patients with lung cancer, according t
Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

by University of MontanaMark Grimes, a researcher and University of Montana biology professor, uses AI to learn more about lung cancer vulnerabilities. Credit: University of Montana photo by Tomm

Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

by University of MontanaMark Grimes, a researcher and University of Montana biology professor, uses AI to learn more about lung cancer vulnerabilities. Credit: University of Montana photo by Tomm
Researchers find protein complex that regulates migration of neurons and neuroblastoma cancer cells

Researchers find protein complex that regulates migration of neurons and neuroblastoma cancer cells

by University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.09.025During brain development, neurons have to migrate long distances through complex enviro

Researchers find protein complex that regulates migration of neurons and neuroblastoma cancer cells

by University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.09.025During brain development, neurons have to migrate long distances through complex enviro
Discovery may lead to natural ent-kaurane diterpenoid for NK-based tumor immunotherapy

Discovery may lead to natural ent-kaurane diterpenoid for NK-based tumor immunotherapy

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: KIBAs early responders in the surveillance of malignant cells, natural killer (NK) cells play a significant role in the control of transformed cells at the t

Discovery may lead to natural ent-kaurane diterpenoid for NK-based tumor immunotherapy

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: KIBAs early responders in the surveillance of malignant cells, natural killer (NK) cells play a significant role in the control of transformed cells at the t
Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationThe GBM organoids culture process and subsequent analysis are illustrated schematically. A rapid and dependable technique has been de

Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationThe GBM organoids culture process and subsequent analysis are illustrated schematically. A rapid and dependable technique has been de
Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a tradit

Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a tradit