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Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

by Purdue UniversityR. Claudio Aguilar, a Purdue University researcher, has developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome by repurposing two drugs previously approved by the U.S. Fo

Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome

by Purdue UniversityR. Claudio Aguilar, a Purdue University researcher, has developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome by repurposing two drugs previously approved by the U.S. Fo
Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had
Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.08.019Investigators from Cedars-Sinai Cancer have identified an investigati

Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.08.019Investigators from Cedars-Sinai Cancer have identified an investigati
Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Scientists believe mRNA vaccines could be a game-changer against many diseases.German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, which developed a trailblazing COVID-19 vaccine, will trial a cancer treatment in

Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Scientists believe mRNA vaccines could be a game-changer against many diseases.German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, which developed a trailblazing COVID-19 vaccine, will trial a cancer treatment in
Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Dan Gold on UnsplashNew research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.It was previous

Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Dan Gold on UnsplashNew research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.It was previous
Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe SPHINKS network for the precision targeting of master kinases in glioblastoma. Credit: Antonio Iavarone, M.D.Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Ce

Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe SPHINKS network for the precision targeting of master kinases in glioblastoma. Credit: Antonio Iavarone, M.D.Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Ce
Treatment of aggressive breast cancer improved by immunotherapy-chemotherapy combination

Treatment of aggressive breast cancer improved by immunotherapy-chemotherapy combination

byUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesLeisha Emens, M.D., Ph.D., co-leader of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Program. Credit: UPMCPatients with an aggres

Treatment of aggressive breast cancer improved by immunotherapy-chemotherapy combination

byUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesLeisha Emens, M.D., Ph.D., co-leader of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Program. Credit: UPMCPatients with an aggres
Research reveals pro-phagocytic function and structural basis of GPR84 signaling

Research reveals pro-phagocytic function and structural basis of GPR84 signaling

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaGPR84-Gi signaling facilitates cancer cell phagocytosis. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41201-0A recent study,

Research reveals pro-phagocytic function and structural basis of GPR84 signaling

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaGPR84-Gi signaling facilitates cancer cell phagocytosis. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41201-0A recent study,
Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMA Network Opensuggests that frequent aspirin use reduces the risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer,

Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMA Network Opensuggests that frequent aspirin use reduces the risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer,
Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonAcomposite image representing a dormant breast tumor in the mammary fat pad of an obese mouse that is recruiting new blood vessels. Credit:

Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonAcomposite image representing a dormant breast tumor in the mammary fat pad of an obese mouse that is recruiting new blood vessels. Credit:
Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

by Steven ReinbergFollowing a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests.Men who ate adiet&nbs

Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

by Steven ReinbergFollowing a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests.Men who ate adiet&nbs