Cooperation among viral variants helps hepatitis C survive immune system attacks
5/28/2015
Warring armies use a variety of tactics as they struggle to gain the upper hand.
Protein discovery shows promise for secondary breast cancer prevention
5/28/2015
Researchers have discovered a protein that drives the spread of breast cancer to the bone, bringing us a step closer to finding a way to prevent secondary breast cancer.
Mediterranean diet could reduce risk of endometrial cancer
5/27/2015
A new study suggests that women who strictly follow a Mediterranean diet could reduce their risk of endometrial cancer by more than half.
Amgen has announced the publication of primary results from the Phase 3 OPTiM study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO).
Verax Biomedical gains FDA clearance for expanded platelet safety measure testing indications
5/27/2015
Verax Biomedical has announced that the company has gained FDA clearance to expand the use of its Verax Platelet PGD® test - a rapid test for the detection of bacterial contamination in...
Study finds association between exposure to aflatoxin and gallbladder cancer
5/27/2015
In a small study in Chile that included patients with gallbladder cancer, exposure to aflatoxin (a toxin produced by mold) was associated with an increased risk of gallbladder cancer, according to...
New urine test may lessen need to draw blood
5/27/2015
By finding a way to isolate the protein biomarkers of disease in urine, researchers have devised a potentially faster, cheaper test that could reduce the need for blood samples.
World first as viral immunotherapy for skin cancer shows patient benefit in phase III trial
5/27/2015
A genetically engineered herpes virus can halt the progression of skin cancer by killing cancer cells and sparking the immune system into action against tumours, a landmark clinical trial has shown.
Clinical trial reduces stress of cancer caregivers
5/27/2015
Stem cell transplant is essential in the care of many blood cancers, but leaves patients requiring in-home care for months after.
Melanoma, pediatric cancer and lymphoma dominate research from NYU Langone at ASCO 2015
5/27/2015
Plasma cell disorders and epidemiology studies also play a prominent roleNYU Langone Medical Center and its Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center will have a high profile at the 51st Annual...