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Identification of colony stimulating factor 1 receptor offers new strategy for cancer immunotherapy

Identification of colony stimulating factor 1 receptor offers new strategy for cancer immunotherapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesIHMT-CSF1R-833 alters the macrophage polarization in M2 macrophages derived from RAW264.7 cells by inducing the M1 macrophage phenotype. Credit: Liang

Identification of colony stimulating factor 1 receptor offers new strategy for cancer immunotherapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesIHMT-CSF1R-833 alters the macrophage polarization in M2 macrophages derived from RAW264.7 cells by inducing the M1 macrophage phenotype. Credit: Liang
Melanoma misconception: Dark skin tones at risk, too

Melanoma misconception: Dark skin tones at risk, too

by Sonya GoinsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that

Melanoma misconception: Dark skin tones at risk, too

by Sonya GoinsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that
Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors

Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntratumoral therapy—in which cancer drugs are injected directly into tumors—is a promising treatment option for solid cancers but has show

Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntratumoral therapy—in which cancer drugs are injected directly into tumors—is a promising treatment option for solid cancers but has show
Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainE-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by r

Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainE-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by r
Simple low-dose aspirin may boost ovarian cancer survival

Simple low-dose aspirin may boost ovarian cancer survival

by QIMR BerghoferCredit: QIMRNew QIMR Berghofer research has found that low-dose aspirin may improve ovarian cancer survival.The study followed more than 900 Australian women newly-diagnosed with&nbsp

Simple low-dose aspirin may boost ovarian cancer survival

by QIMR BerghoferCredit: QIMRNew QIMR Berghofer research has found that low-dose aspirin may improve ovarian cancer survival.The study followed more than 900 Australian women newly-diagnosed with&nbsp
Scientists enhance cell-based therapy to destroy solid tumors

Scientists enhance cell-based therapy to destroy solid tumors

byThe Wistar InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy - Oncolytics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.omto.2023.100744Wistar researchers successfully tested a simple intervention tha

Scientists enhance cell-based therapy to destroy solid tumors

byThe Wistar InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy - Oncolytics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.omto.2023.100744Wistar researchers successfully tested a simple intervention tha
Development and application of competing risks and multi-state models in cancer epidemiology

Development and application of competing risks and multi-state models in cancer epidemiology

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCompeting risks and multi-state models allow us to study complex disease settings and answer composite research questions and should be u

Development and application of competing risks and multi-state models in cancer epidemiology

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCompeting risks and multi-state models allow us to study complex disease settings and answer composite research questions and should be u
Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors

Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors

by Elana GotkineFor female dialysis-dependent patients aged 65 years or older treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with an increased incidence of severe or very severe hypocalcemia, accor

Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors

by Elana GotkineFor female dialysis-dependent patients aged 65 years or older treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with an increased incidence of severe or very severe hypocalcemia, accor
A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children's Resear

A partnership to tackle childhood cancers in developing countries

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children's Resear
Benefit of risk-based breast cancer screening is still unclear

Benefit of risk-based breast cancer screening is still unclear

by Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment GmbHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment (AIHTA) has analyzed whether risk-based breast canc

Benefit of risk-based breast cancer screening is still unclear

by Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment GmbHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment (AIHTA) has analyzed whether risk-based breast canc
Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

by Michael Masciadrelli,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found significant disparities in the use of post-mastectomy imm

Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

by Michael Masciadrelli,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found significant disparities in the use of post-mastectomy imm