Predicting cancer patient response to drugs that block DNA repair
Researchers have identified genetic tests that predict which cancer patients may benefit from the drugs in combination with chemotherapy.
Nov 6, 2023
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Researchers have identified genetic tests that predict which cancer patients may benefit from the drugs in combination with chemotherapy.
Nov 6, 2023
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As of April 2023, 38 states in the U.S. allow for the medical use of marijuana. Despite the increasing use of cannabis products for medical purposes, state programs do not currently have consistent guidelines for the use ...
Nov 1, 2023
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Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Beijing Chaoyang Hospital have developed a new "pseudo cell" formulation based on self-healing microcapsule-loading exosomes ...
Oct 23, 2023
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Allogeneic invariant natural killer T cells (allo-iNKTs) from a healthy donor have been shown to have therapeutic effects in treatment-resistant cancers and improve survival from COVID-19-related acute respiratory failure ...
Oct 20, 2023
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Cancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, breast cancer awareness month, the spotlight shines on endocrine therapy or "hormonal therapy." The drug, Tamoxifen, and others like it that shut ...
Oct 18, 2023
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An oral lipid nanoparticle drug prevents tumor development in mice, suggesting this is a promising drug formulation for preventing colitis-associated cancer, according to a study led by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical ...
Oct 3, 2023
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People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer are at lower risk for long-term side effects, according to a new study from researchers in Austria. Findings of the ...
Oct 1, 2023
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Developing new drugs is paramount in discovering innovative treatments and preventing diseases. This is vital not only for advancing medicine but also for the overall health and well-being of humanity. Yet, even when drugs ...
Sep 8, 2023
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Louisiana women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic were 3% to 7% more likely to exceed the recommended weight gain levels than those who gave birth prior to the pandemic. Research from Pennington Biomedical Research ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Implantable penile prostheses (IPPs) are an established treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED), and are covered by insurance in about 80% of cases, reports a paper in the September issue of Urology Practice.
Aug 21, 2023
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