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The results of preclinical studies by investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) reported in the May 2016 issue of Nature Communications demonstrate that CHOP/GADD153-dependent...
Findings expand potential of cancer drug
5/16/2016
Study shows drug may help even more people suffering from colorectal cancer.
American Cancer Society report assesses progress against goals set for nation
5/16/2016
A new report assesses how the nation fared against the ambitious challenge goal set by the American Cancer Society to reduce the cancer death rates by 50% over 25 years ending in 2015.
Vehicle side windows offer low protection from UVA rays, study finds
5/14/2016
A researcher finds that the side windows of automobiles offer low protection from UVA radiation, which he says could be a key contributor to skin cancer and cataracts.
Gene therapy against brain cancer
5/13/2016
A team from the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste has obtained very promising results by applying gene therapy to glioblastoma.
Worldwide effort needed to address the rising cancer burden by streamlining the training of surgical oncologists.
Easy ways to improve patient comfort during skin cancer screenings
5/13/2016
New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine suggests two simple ways dermatologists can make patients more comfortable during full-body skin cancer checks: respect patient...
Is initiation of chemo affected by complementary, alternative medicine use?
5/13/2016
Women with early-stage breast cancer for whom chemotherapy was indicated and who used dietary supplements and multiple types of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) were less likely to...
Sickle cell education materials too difficult for most U.S. adults
5/13/2016
A review of select sickle cell disease education materials reveals that many of these patient resources are too difficult for most U.S.
Brain cells that aid appetite control identified
5/13/2016
Discovery opens door to development of new drugs to control weight gain and obesity.