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How obesity leads to type 2 diabetes, cancer
Jun 09, 2014
New findings about the biological links between obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes may also shed light on the connection between obesity and cancer, says a scientist at The University of... Read More
Family of genes that normally protect against viral infections cause mutations that lead to cancer following HPV infection
Jun 09, 2014
HPV (human papillomavirus) infection is widely known to induce cancer. Many of the mutations that cause this virally-induced cancer are caused by a family of genes that normally combats viral... Read More
Insufficient exercise compromises survival of breast cancer survivors
Jun 09, 2014
Researchers at the University of North Carolina identified that 59% of breast cancer patients have decreased physical activity after diagnosis, which may affect quality of life. Read More
Single protein interaction key to embryonic stem cell differentiation
Jun 08, 2014
Proteins are responsible for the vast majority of the cellular functions that shape life, but like guests at a crowded dinner party, they interact transiently and in complex networks, making it... Read More
Scientists design self-assembling protein nanomachines
Jun 08, 2014
A route for constructing protein nanomachines engineered for specific applications may be closer to reality. Read More
Bariatric surgery not only helps reduce weight, but lowers cancer risk among obese people
Jun 07, 2014
Weight loss surgery might have more value than simply helping morbidly obese people to shed unhealthy extra pounds. Read More
Survey on moving toward quality patient-centered care conducted by GW Cancer Institute
Jun 07, 2014
In order to meet new cancer program accreditation standards, institutions have placed new focus on patient navigation, psychosocial distress screening, and survivorship care plans. Read More
Simulations deem new diagnostic imaging techniques to be safe
Jun 07, 2014
Gamma and neutron imaging offer possible improvements over existing techniques such as X-ray or CT, but their safety is not yet fully understood. Read More
Loyola achieves 68 percent decrease in central line bloodstream infections
Jun 07, 2014
Thanks to the simple use of an alcohol-impregnated cap, Loyola University Medical Center achieved a 68 percent decrease in the overall number of central line-associated bloodstream infections... Read More
Prolonged fasting 're-boots' immune system
Jun 06, 2014
Fasting not only protects against damage from chemotherapy but also induces regeneration of the immune system, shifting stem cells from dormant to active states, says new study. Read More
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