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Joseph Shavit
Oct 7, 2021
Cancer breakthrough: Exercise may stop disease in its tracks
Forget bedrest, research from Edith Cowan University has shown exercise may be a key weapon in cancer patients’ battle against the disease.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 7, 2021
Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
A drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice that display symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Joshua Shavit
Oct 6, 2021
Great news in the treatment of lung cancer for those that have never smoked
Despite smoking’s well-known role in causing lung cancer, a significant number of patients who develop lung tumors have never smoked.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021
New insights into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer
To accelerate discoveries for cancer patients, we need new ways to bring together the different types of complex data we generate.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 17, 2021
Can white blood cells destroy cancer cells? The answer may surprise you
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that eosinophils - a type of white blood cells - are recruited to the battle against cancer.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 10, 2021
Researchers harness the power of nature to help improve anti-cancer antibody therapy
Researchers have found a way to enhance the natural ability of therapeutic antibodies to attack blood cancer cells using the immune system.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Scientists are growing genetically-edited wheat that removes cancer-causing amino acid
Hertfordshire-based experiments trialling CRISPR edited wheat will begin after the government gave researchers the green light.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
Novel cancer treatment uses 'pills' of light to zap cells from inside the body
Therapies should be highly effective and as free as possible of side effects—a big challenge, particularly in the case of cancer.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans?
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans? A promising new study is giving scientists some hope.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
A cost-effective drug to treat lung cancer is finally here
In 2018, lung cancer caused 1.8 million cancer deaths worldwide with non-small cell lung cancers (NSC) accounting for 85% of lung cancers.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021
Cancer therapy breakthrough in vitro using self-assembled drugs
One of the most challenging aspects of cancer treatment is the huge variety of different tumours that can occur. One drug does NOT fit all.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021
Smart cells show promise to treat diabetes, cancer and other diseases
‘Smart cells’ show promise to treat disease NIH funds Segatori lab’s development of synthetic circuits to sense trouble and respond
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 18, 2021
Experimental drug that boosts immunotherapy shows promise in treating cancer
A new study found that adding the experimental drug entinostat to an immunotherapy-like treatment substantially boosted cancer remission.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 16, 2021
New blood test improves prostate cancer screening
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden recently reported that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could reduce overdiagnoses and thereb
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 15, 2021
Vital enzyme holds key to the fight against cancer and viral infections
Understanding how to control the enzyme may lead to new treatments against cancers and viral infections
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 11, 2021
Muscle strengthening and aerobic exercises can reduce cancer mortality
Regular muscle strengthening exercises associated with aerobic activities can reduce cancer mortality, according to a new study.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 8, 2021
New drug molecules could prevent skin ageing caused by sun exposure
Two new molecules that generate minute amounts of the gas hydrogen sulfide have been found to prevent skin from ageing
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 3, 2021
3-year-old battling brain cancer gets a magical dream visit with a unicorn
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee recently pulled off a magical surprise for 3-year-old Abigail. A meeting with a unicorn!
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 1, 2021
How does sunscreen work? Can it really prevent wrinkles and cancer?
It’s summer, and before you head to the beach or pool, you might slather on sunscreen. But is it doing anything?
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021
Researchers devise a noninvasive test to detect cancer cells and pinpoint their location
Most of the tests that doctors use to diagnose cancer—such as mammography, colonoscopy, and CT scans—are based on imaging.
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