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Delivery of Cancer Drugs Through Nanodiamonds Kills Cells More Efficiently
Delivery system kills chemotherapy-resistant cancer stem cells and prevents secondary tumor formation.
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FDA Expands Multiple Myeloma Drug Use
Expanded use includes patients newly diagnosed with the disease.
Celgene today announced that the FDA has granted an expanded use approval for its multiple myeloma drug, lenalidomide (Revlimid).
Groundbreaking Lung Cancer Test Detects Disease in Early Stage
Experimental device offers non-invasive method to diagnose disease.
Aggressive Form of HIV Progresses to AIDS Within Three Years
Multiple strains of HIV recombine into new variant.
Research Pinpoints Pathway Used by Nicotine to Induce Lung Cancer
Activation of protein causes cells to change shape and become motile.
Research May Identify Psoriasis Patients at Risk for Psoriatic Arthritis
Genetic variants found that are associated with psoriatic arthritis, but not psoriasis.
New Lung Cancer Drug Target Discovered
Enzyme associated with metabolic programming may lead to new treatments.
Can Infertility be Treated with Stem Cells?
Researchers examine the potential of creating new eggs with stem cells.
Can Common Antibiotics Eradicate Cancer Cells?
Study examines how side effects from commonly used antibiotics effect mitochondria of cancer cells.
Symptom Similarities in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chikungunya Lead to Misdiagnosis
Mosquito-borne virus causes joint pain and swelling similar to rheumatoid arthritis.
Diabetes Drug Found to Lower Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers
Diabetics who took metformin saw a decreased chance of developing adenocarcinoma.
New Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis Explored
Scientists map pathological progress of disease.
Genetic Phenomenon Cures Rare Immune Disease
Spontaneous cure achieved in first person documented with WHIM Syndrome.
Superior Treatments Cause Drop in Advanced Colon Cancer Surgery
Annual rate of primary tumor removal has decreased since 1988.
How Pancreatic Cancer Cells Resist Chemotherapy
Cells found to hijack vitamin D receptors to repair damage caused by therapy.
Diplomat Sets the Standard for Independent Specialty Pharmacies
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc, serves patients in all 50 states with a focus on medication management programs tailored to the treatment of complex chronic disease states.
Lung Cancer Surpasses Breast Cancer as Leading Cause of Cancer Death in Females
Trend reflects growing tobacco epidemic among women.
Researchers Identify Potential Cause of IVF Failure
Biological process may lead to failure of embryo to attach to uterine wall.
Fusion Protein Effective Against Resistant Leukemia
Efficacy and safety demonstrated in models of aggressive leukemia.
Researchers Identify How Hepatitis Leads to Liver Cancer
Genomic sequencing reveals effect of hepatitis on genetic mutations in tumors.
Craigslist Linked With Increase in Reported HIV Cases
Entry of web site into particular market correlates with increase in new cases.
A recent study has identified how chronic hepatitis infection can pave the way to liver cancer.
Smoking Increases Death Risk in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Death risk twice as high for survivors who smoke compared with non-smokers.
Experimental Rare Blood Cancer Drug Superior to Standard Therapy
Phase 3 trial for polycythemia vera drug significantly improved hematocrit control without the need for phlebotomy.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment Shows Significant Benefit in Clinical Trial
Progression-free survival improved from treatment during phase 3 trial.
FDA Approves Breast Cancer Treatment for Postmenopausal Women
Palbociclib inhibits molecules that promote cancer cell growth.
Testicular Cancer Drug Resistance Linked to Specific Gene
Research identifies how tumors resist current treatments.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Lung Cancer Drug
Treatment was previously designated as a breakthrough therapy for bladder cancer.
The FDA today granted accelerated approval to a drug that treats breast cancer in postmenopausal women by attacking molecules that promote cancer cell growth.