Archive: 01/11/2016
Beta-cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid, inhibits nicotine-linked lung cancer development in mice
Beta-cryptoxanthin (BCX), a carotenoid pigment compound found primarily in plants, reduces the number and invasiveness of tumors in mouse and cell models of lung cancer, report scientists from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition ...
Nov 1, 2016
Genetic testing could help ID breast cancer pts at high risk of venous thromboembolism
Genetic testing could help identify breast cancer patients with high risk of experiencing venous thromboembolism (VTE), a serious and potentially fatal complication that can occur during cancer treatment.
Nov 1, 2016
Confusing food labels place consumers with food allergy at risk
A study found that consumers with food allergy concerns often misunderstand food labels about allergens that say "may contain" or "manufactured on shared equipment." While they should avoid such products to prevent what could ...
Nov 1, 2016
Young adults' problem drinking may have lasting health effects
Young adults with symptoms of alcohol dependence may see health effects late in lifeāeven decades after conquering their problem drinking, according to a study in the November 2016 issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol ...
Nov 1, 2016
Combination therapy improved chemoresistance in ovarian cancer
Treating ovarian cancer with platinum-based chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin is initially very effective, with about four out of five patients responding favorably. However, most of these patients quickly become resistant ...
Nov 1, 2016
Mechanism of an effective MEK inhibitor identified
Understanding the effects of certain targeted therapies on antitumor immunity is necessary to design combined interventions for more effective cancer treatment. In the past, data have shown that trametinib, an FDA-approved ...
Nov 1, 2016