ACP and CDC issue recommendations for hepatitis B screening, vaccination, and care
Philadelphia, Nov. 21, 2017 -- Reducing chronic hepatitis B infections by screening at-risk adults, increasing hepatitis B vaccination rates, and...
UVA researchers discover a new target for ‘triple-negative’ breast cancer
So-called "triple-negative" breast cancer is a particularly aggressive and difficult-to-treat form. It accounts for only about 10 percent of breast...
Sensors could identify biomarkers, improve early-stage detection, treatment of diseases
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University researchers have found a method of identifying biological markers in small amounts of blood...
Study reveals new mechanism used by cancer cells to disarm attacking immune cells
Columbus, Ohio - A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital...
Preclinical study demonstrates promising treatment for rare bone disease
Credit: SBP La Jolla, Calif., November 20, 2017 - Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have led...
More care is needed for cancer supportive care
LUGANO, Switzerland - The relentless efforts devoted to improving prevention, early detection, and treatment have resulted in more and more...
Only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening
LUGANO, 17 November 2017 - Just one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, according to a...
Study finds all Myanmar mouth cancer patients chew betel quid
LUGANO, 17 November 2017 - A study in Myanmar has found that all mouth cancer patients use smokeless tobacco, researchers...
Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer
LUGANO, 17 November 2017 - A study that looked at mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer to support screening programmes...
Pairing cancer genomics with cognitive computing highlights potential therapeutic options
Credit: UNC Lineberger CHAPEL HILL - A University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led study has demonstrated the ability...
Six researchers from MD Anderson elected as AAAS Fellows
In recognition of their contributions to basic, translational, and clinical research, six faculty members from The University of Texas MD...
Improved method of engineering T-cells to attack cancer
Researchers at Cardiff University have found a way to boost the cancer-destroying ability of the immune system's T-cells, offering new...
Special Focus Issue of Future Oncology highlights advances in image guided therapy
The issue was guest edited by Ron Allison (The Brody School of Medicine, USA) who stated: "Imagine a tumor lighting...
Use of Prostate Health Index test reduces unnecessary biopsies
The Prostate Health Index (phi) is a cost-effective tool used by urologists to detect prostate cancer. It reduces the risk...
Study shows new second line therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer is effective and safe
LUGANO, 20 November 2017 - A randomised trial in 650 patients has confirmed the safety and efficacy of a new...
Osimertinib improves progression-free survival in Asian EGFR-mutated lung cancer patients
LUGANO, 20 November 2017 - Osimertinib improves progression-free survival compared to standard first line therapy in Asian patients with EGFR-mutated...
Diabetes drug helps repair UV-damaged DNA in cells of ‘Moon children’
Credit: CeMM/ Abdelghani Mazouzi (Vienna, Nov. 17, 2017) The destructive force of UV radiation on DNA molecules is only fully...
ESMO Consortium study reveals inequality in access to treatment in Asia
Credit: © European Society for Medical Oncology LUGANO, Switzerland - The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) opened its 3rd...
Overweight women may need more frequent mammograms
CHICAGO - Women with higher body mass index (BMI) face an increased risk of not detecting their breast tumor until...
Cell-weighing method could help doctors choose cancer drugs
CAMBRIDGE, MA - Doctors have many drugs available to treat multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. However, there is...
