Oncology & Cancer
Tumour survival tactics tackled by researchers
Scientists at The University of Nottingham are tackling a tumour survival mechanism that has left experts baffled for more than 50 years.
Jun 28, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers deliver first 'nanotherapeutics' to tumor
For the first time, WSU researchers have demonstrated a way to deliver a drug to a tumor by attaching it to a blood cell. The innovation could let doctors target tumors with anticancer drugs that might otherwise damage healthy ...
May 15, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Potential new cancer treatment activates cancer-engulfing cells
Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that can engulf and destroy cancer cells. A research group led by Professor MATOZAKI Takashi, Associate Professor MURATA Yoji, and YANAGITA Tadahiko (Kobe University Department of ...
Feb 6, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
New research paves way for anti-cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have developed a new lab technique that may aid the development and success rate of an important anti-cancer treatment.
Oct 28, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Cold medicine could stop cancer spread
Hokkaido University researchers have discovered that a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug used for treating colds suppresses the spread of bladder cancers and reduces their chemoresistance in mice, raising hopes of a future ...
Oct 17, 2016
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Health
New anticancer drugs up costs and life expectancy considerably
(HealthDay)—New anticancer drugs, which increase costs considerably, are associated with large gains in life expectancy, according to research published in the September issue of Health Affairs.
Sep 13, 2016
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Genetics
Genes that control cellular senescence identified
A research group including Professor KAMADA Shinji, Research Fellow NAGANO Taiki (both from the Kobe University Biosignal Research Center), and Unit Chief ENARI Masato (National Cancer Research Institute) has succeeded in ...
Sep 13, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
No link found between erectile dysfunction drugs and risk of prostate cancer
While some previous studies have indicated that taking erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs may reduce the likelihood of developing prostate cancer, new research published in The Journal of Urology found that these drugs do not ...
Aug 1, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Curcumin may help overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis
New research indicates that curcumin—a substance in turmeric that is best known as one of the main components of curry powder—may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis. In Asia, turmeric is used to treat many health ...
Mar 24, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Research identifies first step in design of new anti-cancer drugs
New research has identified a first step in the design of a new generation of anti-cancer drugs that include an agent to inhibit resistance to their effectiveness.
Mar 9, 2016
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