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Stanford scientists develop new technique for imaging cells and tissues under the skin
3/21/2016
A team of Stanford Bio-X scientists developed the first technique for viewing cells and tissues in 3 dimensions under the skin -- the work could improve diagnosis and treatment for some forms of...
Dabrafenib/trametinib: Considerable added benefit for men with advanced melanoma
3/21/2016
Study data subsequently submitted allow quantification / still major added benefit for women.
Addendum on regorafenib in metastatic colorectal cancer: Added benefit no longer proven
3/21/2016
Drug manufacturer presented further analyses / additional disadvantages outweigh survival advantage.
Stanford chemists develop an ultra-sensitive test for cancers, HIV
3/21/2016
A common theme in medicine is that detecting a disease early on can lead to more effective treatments.
New gene identified as cause, early indicator of breast cancer
3/21/2016
When mutated, a gene known for its ability to repair DNA, appears to instead cause breast cancer, scientists report.
Breast cancer gene tests: advances and challenges
3/20/2016
Multiple gene panel testing may be a cheaper, more accessible way to investigate the heritability of breast cancer, but it comes with ethical issues, according to a Clinical Focus published in the...
Pill that 'lights up' breast cancer could lead to more accurate screening
3/20/2016
Researchers have developed an oral pill containing a dye that only binds to cancerous tumors and lights up when exposed to near-infrared light.
Laser tool for detecting bacterial growth in packaged food
3/18/2016
A non-invasive, cheap and quick method based on laser techniques is in development that can assess if bacteria have started growing inside packaged food or medical blood supplies.
TGen helps track down deadly bloodstream infection
3/18/2016
Cancer patients in South America infected with tainted medication from Columbian pharmaceutical manufacturer.
New cytoplasmic role for proteins linked to neurological diseases, cancers
3/18/2016
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a second role for a class of RNA-binding proteins, revealing new insights about neurological diseases and conditions associated with...