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New ovarian cancer gene found in mice
Sep 05, 2013
Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered a gene that repairs damaged DNA is also linked to ovarian cancer in mice. They say if the gene - known as Helq - is faulty or missing, DNA errors accumulate as cells multiply, and this raises the chance of developing the cancer. They write about their findings in the September 4th online issue of Nature... Read More
Colon cancer detected earlier with new method
Sep 05, 2013
Researchers have found new techniques to spot certain gene variations that have been linked to colon cancer, and they say their new findings may soon allow doctors to identify the disease in the very first stages, potentially saving patients' lives... Read More
Proteins in histone group might influence cancer development, study shows
Sep 05, 2013
Spool-like proteins called histones play a crucial role in packaging the nearly seven feet of DNA found in most human cells. A new study shows that a group of histones that are thought to behave the same actually are functionally distinct proteins. The findings by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J... Read More
Colon cancer detected earlier with new method
Sep 05, 2013
Researchers have found new techniques to spot certain gene variations that have been linked to colon cancer, and they say their new findings may soon allow doctors to identify the disease in the very first stages, potentially saving patients' lives... Read More
Microencapsulation of brain cancer drug BCNU produces uniform drug release vehicle, injectable through the skull
Sep 05, 2013
Consistently uniform, easily manufactured microcapsules containing a brain cancer drug may simplify treatment and provide more tightly controlled therapy, according to Penn State researchers. "Brain tumors are one of the world's deadliest diseases," said Mohammad Reza Abidian, assistant professor of bioengineering, chemical engineering and materials science and engineering... Read More
Drug reduces hospitalizations and cost of treating young children with sickle cell anemia
Sep 05, 2013
A drug proven effective for treatment of adults and children with sickle cell anemia reduced hospitalizations and cut annual estimated medical costs by 21 percent for affected infants and toddlers, according to an analysis led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The report appears in the advance online edition of the journal Pediatrics... Read More
Study finds low rate of physicians' mention of sunscreen use at patient visits
Sep 04, 2013
Physicians mention sunscreen at a low rate during patient visits, even to patients with a history of skin cancer, according to a study by Kristie L. Akamine, M.D., Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C., and colleagues. Researchers used the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey to identify patient visits to nonfederal outpatient physician offices at U.S... Read More
Childhood leukemia can be inherited, gene study shows
Sep 04, 2013
Scientists say they have discovered two genetic variants, which show that both susceptibility and survival of childhood leukemia can be inherited, according to a study published in the journal Blood. Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London say the discovery could lead to new drugs for children who do not respond well to current treatments for the disease... Read More
UNC researchers find promising platelet protein that could offer new angle for developing drugs to prevent thrombosis
Sep 04, 2013
Platelets, which allow blood to clot, are at the heart of numerous cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and stroke. New research has uncovered a key platelet protein that could offer a new angle for developing drugs to prevent thrombosis, or dangerous blood clots, in patients who are at high risk such as those with atherosclerosis or a history of heart problems... Read More
Gut bacteria may cause cancer by disarming immune system
Sep 03, 2013
New research presented at a conference this week suggests a common stomach bacterium with known links to duodenal ulcers and stomach cancer may trigger disease by disarming a part of the immune system that is involved in controlling inflammation... Read More
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