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Hydrogel Used to Mimic Human Breast Tissue for Cancer Research
Gel may eventually eliminate the need for animal testing in medical research.
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New Test Tells Which Patients Will Respond to Lymphoma Treatment
Test may help clinicians identify the best course of therapy for patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.
Overexpression of Gene Leads to Poor Survival in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Multiple myeloma disease development affected by pituitary tumor transforming gene.
DNA 'Machine' Targets Antibodies, Eliminates Treatment Delays and High Costs
Research may improve the diagnosis of infectious and autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and HIV.
Lung Cancer Screening Will Not Increase Surgical Intervention
Research may minimize operations for benign disease while maintaining a low morbidity and mortality for surgical resection.
Novel Therapy Increases Survival in Brain Cancer Patients
Treatment doubles overall survival of patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
Combination Therapy Wipes Out Breast Tumors in Mice
Process makes tumors more sensitive to chemotherapy to improve targeted therapy.
Physical Activity Associated with Reduction in Cancer Mortality Risk
Exercise following diagnosis may offer significant protection among cancer survivors.
Proteins Found to Inhibit HIV Reproduction
Research may offer powerful new tool in the treatment of HIV.
Agent Orange Exposure Linked to Multiple Myeloma
Certain pesticide contaminants found to increase risk of multiple myeloma.
Smartphone Device Diagnoses Cancer in Under One Hour
App could improve cancer diagnostics in low- to middle-income and remote areas.
New Gene Mutations in Cancer Could Respond to Existing Treatments
Study determines which genetic mutations in cancer will be most likely to respond to chemotherapy.
Combination Therapy Improves Survival in AL Amyloidosis Patients
High-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation show promise for patients with light-chain amyloidosis.
Colon Cancer Tumors and Disease Recurrence Differ by Race
Many colon cancer disparities found in patients of different races under 50-years old.
Telotristat Etiprate Shows Promise in Treating Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoid syndrome frequently prevents patients from leading active lives.
How Treating Metastases Could Prevent Cancer Recurrence
Dinaciclib may be able to eliminate metastases without shrinking the primary tumor.
Scientists Can Now Predict How Quickly HIV Will Return Post-Treatment
Researchers determine why HIV persists in some patients and remains dormant in others.
Experimental MS Medication Yields Positive Results for Patients
Treatment with Zinbryta caused reductions in the risk of 24-week confirmed multiple sclerosis disability progression.
Custom Made Smart Particle Could Lead to Better Targeted Therapies
Targeted drug delivery focuses on diseased cells to minimize side effects on normal cells.
Monitoring Microbiomes Could Reduce Risk of Infection in Cancer Patients
Significant decrease found in oral and intestinal microbial diversity during chemotherapy.
Advocates Fight to Expand Criteria for Medical Marijuana
Arizona Cannabis Nurses Association seeks to expand medical marijuana access for chronic conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act Moves Forward
Legislation will enable seniors in medically underserved communities to access pharmacist patient care services.
New Virus Detected in Blood Transfusion Patients
HHpgV-1 virus found in serum samples from blood transfusion recipients and hemophilia patients.
Hospital Readmissions Following HCT Severe in Nature
Opportunistic infections accounted for nearly one-fourth of all readmissions.
Biogen and Sobi to Donate Hemophilia Therapy to Developing Countries
Agreement will send nearly 500 million units of treatment over the course of 5 years to the World Federation of Hemophilia.
Childhood Cancer Increases Financial Burden on Families
Families of children with cancer face food, housing, and energy insecurity.
Otezla Treatment Shows Long Term Benefits for Plaque Psoriasis
Improvements in itching scores maintained from week 16 to week 52 in patients who received Otezla.
Scientists Discover New Way to Combat Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Inhibiting growth receptor presents promising treatment option.
Understanding Drug Resistance in Leukemia Cells
BRD4 gene could be exploited in treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with MS Susceptibility
MS prevalence increases in areas of higher latitude with decreased levels of sunlight exposure.