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Review covers progress in immunotherapy for esophageal cancer

Review covers progress in immunotherapy for esophageal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMultiple ongoing clinical trials are being conducted to test the potential of ICIs as an adjuvant therapy for resectable esophageal cancer. The results of these trials could ce

Review covers progress in immunotherapy for esophageal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMultiple ongoing clinical trials are being conducted to test the potential of ICIs as an adjuvant therapy for resectable esophageal cancer. The results of these trials could ce
App an effective tool to record sun exposure

App an effective tool to record sun exposure

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: Queensland University of TechnologyA smartphone app is an accessible tool that reliably measures the amount of exposure to the sun's skin-damagin

App an effective tool to record sun exposure

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: Queensland University of TechnologyA smartphone app is an accessible tool that reliably measures the amount of exposure to the sun's skin-damagin
Breakthrough research makes cancer-fighting viral agent more effective

Breakthrough research makes cancer-fighting viral agent more effective

byAarhus University4-OI promotes VSVΔ51 infection and oncolysis. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48422-xWhen a cancer cell doesn't respond to traditio

Breakthrough research makes cancer-fighting viral agent more effective

byAarhus University4-OI promotes VSVΔ51 infection and oncolysis. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48422-xWhen a cancer cell doesn't respond to traditio
Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

by Karen Zusi,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardUnleashing the immune system to fight tumors—an approach enabled by immunotherapy—has led to remarkable

Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

by Karen Zusi,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardUnleashing the immune system to fight tumors—an approach enabled by immunotherapy—has led to remarkable
Researchers find neurons work as a team to process social interactions

Researchers find neurons work as a team to process social interactions

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that a part of the brain associated with working memory and multisensory

Researchers find neurons work as a team to process social interactions

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that a part of the brain associated with working memory and multisensory
Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on January 1, 2019, a number that is projected to reach more than 22.1 mill

Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on January 1, 2019, a number that is projected to reach more than 22.1 mill
New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

byAmerican Cancer SocietyMore people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Societ

New study shows Medicaid expansion associated with increase in palliative care for patients with advanced cancers

byAmerican Cancer SocietyMore people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Societ
Does living along the US-Mexico border affect the chances of survival among children with leukemia?

Does living along the US-Mexico border affect the chances of survival among children with leukemia?

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResiding in border regions was linked with a higher risk of dying within five years among children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common typ

Does living along the US-Mexico border affect the chances of survival among children with leukemia?

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResiding in border regions was linked with a higher risk of dying within five years among children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common typ
Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could
Study fingers new player in cancer immunity

Study fingers new player in cancer immunity

by Harvard Medical SchoolKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThe immune system must strike an exquisite balance between vanquishing infections and cancer, while at the same time res

Study fingers new player in cancer immunity

by Harvard Medical SchoolKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThe immune system must strike an exquisite balance between vanquishing infections and cancer, while at the same time res
Research identifies new target that may prevent blood cancer

Research identifies new target that may prevent blood cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international coalition of biomedical researchers co-led by Alexander Bick, MD, Ph.D., at Vanderbilt Unive

Research identifies new target that may prevent blood cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international coalition of biomedical researchers co-led by Alexander Bick, MD, Ph.D., at Vanderbilt Unive
Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile most remote GP consultations are safe, the "Remote by Default" study finds that GP consultations conducted remotely carry

Clinicians, practices and patients all have a part to play in dealing with risks of remote GP consultations

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile most remote GP consultations are safe, the "Remote by Default" study finds that GP consultations conducted remotely carry