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Mini chromosomes that strengthen tumors
Dec 04, 2014
Cancers are due to genetic aberrations in certain cells that gain the ability to divide indefinitely. This proliferation of sick cells generates tumors, which gradually invade healthy tissue. Read More
Psychological problems in men experiencing cancer
Dec 04, 2014
Hannah Dale and colleagues from the University of St Andrews have found some key markers for vulnerability to psychological problems in men experiencing cancer. Read More
Experts say body position in breast cancer radiation treatment matters
Dec 04, 2014
A new treatment board which allows patients to lie on their stomach in the prone position during radiation treatment is proving more effective for breast cancer patients at The Ohio State... Read More
Decisions to screen refined by lung cancer risk model
Dec 04, 2014
A new method for determining lung cancer risk could more efficiently identify individuals for annual screening and catch more cancers early, according to a study published in this week's PLOS... Read More
Stressed-out cancers may provide drug target
Dec 04, 2014
Research at the University of Adelaide has discovered cancer cells may be particularly susceptible to metabolic stress - opening the way for new targeted therapy that won't harm normal cells. Read More
New regulators of cell division discovered
Dec 04, 2014
By analyzing cells with genetic deletion of TRBP, the research team revealed cell cycle dependent regulation of PKR by TRBP and evaluated the function of TRBP in microRNA biogenesis. Read More
Cancer detection in dense breasts improved by 3-D mammography
Dec 04, 2014
A major new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has found that digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3-D mammography, has the potential to... Read More
Annual mammograms starting at age 40 recommended
Dec 04, 2014
A study of breast cancers detected with screening mammography found that strong family history and dense breast tissue were commonly absent in women between the ages of 40 and 49 diagnosed with... Read More
'Safe entry zones' to brainstem proposed in supplement to neurosurgery
Dec 04, 2014
A study using intricate fiber dissection techniques provides new insights into the deep anatomy of the human brainstem--and helps to define "safe entry zones" for neurosurgeons performing brainstem... Read More
Lengthy surgery increases blood clot risk
Dec 04, 2014
A new study aims to provide quantification for the long-held belief that long durations for surgery are associated with a greater risk of blood clots. Read More
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