Cancer
HPV vaccine prevents most cervical cancer cases in more deprived groups, major study shows
Peer-reviewed Strict embargo: 23.30 hrs BST Wednesday, 15 May, 2024 Peer-reviewed Observational People The human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine...
Radiation-based immunogenic vaccine combined with a macrophage “checkpoint inhibitor” for boosting innate and adaptive immunity against metastatic colon cancers
This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how the use of a radiation-based immunogenic vaccine combined...
Branched glycopolymer prodrug-derived nanoassembly combined with a STING agonist activates an immuno-supportive status to boost anti-PD-L1 antibody therapy
This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how branched glycopolymer prodrug-derived nanoassembly combined with a STING...
Pre- and post-surgical immunotherapy improves outcomes for patients with operable lung cancer
Compared with pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy alone, adding perioperative immunotherapy – given before and after surgery – significantly improved event-free survival...
Reduced risk of breast cancer following bariatric surgery in women with hyperinsulinemia
Bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer in women with obesity. These are the findings of...
This time, it’s personal: Enhancing patient response to cancer immunotherapy
LA JOLLA (May 15, 2024)—Immunotherapy has revolutionized the way we treat cancer in recent years. Instead of targeting the tumor...
Artificial intelligence algorithms and optical imaging technology: A promising approach to intraoperative cancer diagnosis
Rapid and accurate intraoperative diagnosis is critical for tumor surgery and can provide precise guidance for surgical decisions. However, traditional...
Two genes of the germline are essential for the development of brain tumours in Drosophila
Barcelona, 15 May 2024 – Every cell in an organism carries an identical set of genetic instructions within its DNA....
Press Release: ECOG-ACRIN announces the recipients of its 2024 scientific leadership and mentorship awards
The ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) announces Dustin A. Deming, MD, Heather A. Wakelee, MD, and Tarek H. Mouhieddine, MD, as the recipients of the organization’s annual scientific awards....
Two decades of studies suggest health benefits associated with plant-based diets
Vegetarian and vegan diets are generally associated with better status on various medical factors linked to cardiovascular health and cancer...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies