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Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

byUniversity of BirminghamElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainA major international trial published in

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

byUniversity of BirminghamElectron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Credit: public domainA major international trial published in
Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

by Elana GotkineLegalization of medical marijuana is associated with a reduction in opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events among adults receiving treatment for newly diagnosed cancers, acc

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

by Elana GotkineLegalization of medical marijuana is associated with a reduction in opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events among adults receiving treatment for newly diagnosed cancers, acc
AI in personalized cancer medicine: New therapies require flexible and safe approval conditions

AI in personalized cancer medicine: New therapies require flexible and safe approval conditions

by Viktoria Bosak,Dresden University of TechnologyA perspective on the US and EU regulatory system readiness for AI-enabled personalized drug and cell-based therapies in precision oncology. The

AI in personalized cancer medicine: New therapies require flexible and safe approval conditions

by Viktoria Bosak,Dresden University of TechnologyA perspective on the US and EU regulatory system readiness for AI-enabled personalized drug and cell-based therapies in precision oncology. The
Natural mechanism causes 50-fold increase in T-cell activation sensitivity

Natural mechanism causes 50-fold increase in T-cell activation sensitivity

byLatrobe UniversityThymic cortical T cell deletion induced by a CDR3 cysteine. TCR-retrogenic mice expressing the 6218 or 6218αC TCR were made as described in Fig.1, except that all recip

Natural mechanism causes 50-fold increase in T-cell activation sensitivity

byLatrobe UniversityThymic cortical T cell deletion induced by a CDR3 cysteine. TCR-retrogenic mice expressing the 6218 or 6218αC TCR were made as described in Fig.1, except that all recip
Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals

Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients' neuropathy

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals
'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew method called ARTEMIS uses machine learning to shed light on human genome "dark matter" involved in cancer and other diseases. Credit:

'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew method called ARTEMIS uses machine learning to shed light on human genome "dark matter" involved in cancer and other diseases. Credit:
Five amazing ways redesigning biological cells could help us fight cancer

Five amazing ways redesigning biological cells could help us fight cancer

by Chris Barnes,The ConversationCancer is the leading cause of death in the world. Credit: Julio C. Valencia, NCI Center for Cancer Research, CC BY-SACancer is theleading cause of death&nb

Five amazing ways redesigning biological cells could help us fight cancer

by Chris Barnes,The ConversationCancer is the leading cause of death in the world. Credit: Julio C. Valencia, NCI Center for Cancer Research, CC BY-SACancer is theleading cause of death&nb
ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (A+AVD) have superior efficacy to doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastin

ASH: A+AVD beats ABVD for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (A+AVD) have superior efficacy to doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastin
Test can predict how people with leukaemia will respond to chemotherapy

Test can predict how people with leukaemia will respond to chemotherapy

by BloodwiseCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first test to quickly and accurately predict how people will respond to standard treatment for the most common type of leukaemia has been developed at Cardiff

Test can predict how people with leukaemia will respond to chemotherapy

by BloodwiseCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first test to quickly and accurately predict how people will respond to standard treatment for the most common type of leukaemia has been developed at Cardiff
Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

by Amy NortonNewer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.The study, of 622 adul

Study confirms effectiveness of newer arthritis meds

by Amy NortonNewer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.The study, of 622 adul
Researchers create a drug to extend the lives of men with prostate cancer

Researchers create a drug to extend the lives of men with prostate cancer

by Stuart Wolpert,University of California, Los AngelesMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Fifteen ye

Researchers create a drug to extend the lives of men with prostate cancer

by Stuart Wolpert,University of California, Los AngelesMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Fifteen ye
The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d

The blind use of AI in health care can lead to invisible discrimination

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence can help health care systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is d