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New data supports first-line use of Vectibix for metastatic colorectal cancer
Jan 20, 2015
Amgen has announced new data from the Phase 2 PEAK and Phase 3 PRIME studies that support the first-line use of Vectibix (panitumumab) in combination with FOLFOX, an oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy... Read More
Citrus scent inhibits liver cancer
Jan 20, 2015
As main component of essential oils, terpenes can inhibit the growth of different cancer cells. Read More
National Audit Office report confirms cancer patients in England have poorer access to medicines than those in Europe
Jan 20, 2015
The National Audit Office's report Progress in improving cancer services and outcomes in England, published 15 January, confirms that cancer patients in England have poorer access to life-saving... Read More
Scientist investigating mutation link to breast cancer drug resistance
Jan 20, 2015
A leading scientist is investigating how oestrogen receptor (ER) mutations can cause drug resistance in secondary breast cancer patients receiving anti-hormone treatments such as tamoxifen. Read More
Overcoming treatment resistance in prostate cancer: Roswell Park team proposes a new strategy
Jan 20, 2015
Researchers have discovered what may be a promising new approach for controlling aggressive, treatment-resistant forms of prostate cancer. Read More
Pharmacological treatment may one day be able to reset our biological clocks
Jan 20, 2015
Imagine being able to easily get over all of the discomfort and problems of jet lag or night-shift work. Science is not quite there, but recent work by Marc Cuesta, Nicolas Cermakian and Diane B. Read More
SPECTAcolor viable next generation multinational cancer clinical trial infrastructure
Jan 20, 2015
SPECTAcolor's successful start has demonstrated its viability to facilitate next generation cancer clinical trials. Read More
PTEN tumor suppressor protein essential for proper regulatory T cell function; patients with autoimmune diseases may benefit from finding
Jan 20, 2015
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have discovered that a protein widely known for suppressing tumor formation also helps prevent autoimmune diseases and other problems by putting the... Read More
Early detection of heart attacks aided by gold nanoparticles
Jan 20, 2015
NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering professors have been collaborating with researchers from Peking University on a new test strip that is demonstrating great potential for the early detection of... Read More
Too much sitting linked to serious health risks and death, regardless of exercise habits: Practical tips for reducing sedentary time
Jan 19, 2015
Accumulated evidence suggests that sitting for prolonged periods of time increases risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and death, regardless of whether a person exercises regularly or not. Read More
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