Groundbreaking drug triggers immune cells to destroy prostate cancer
A single drug compound simultaneously attacks hard-to-treat prostate cancer on several fronts, according to a new study in human cells,
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 24, 2022
'Drug factory' beads eliminate advanced-stage cancers in a few days
Researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors with a treatment using cytokine “drug factory” implants.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2022
Groundbreaking skin cancer treatment dramatically increases patient survival rates
By treating patients with a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, they were able to re-sensitize the cancer cells to ICB treatment.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2022
FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering drugs can also inhibit cancer, study finds
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis is therefore a key piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2022
mRNA vaccine can halt pancreatic cancer, study finds
The key to these vaccines appears to be neoantigens in the pancreatic tumors, which alert the immune system to keep the cancer at bay.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 17, 2022
Critical lung cancer breakthrough made by ECU researchers
Treatment for lung cancer has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan University study has found how to make it even more effective
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022
Revolutionary new drug treats cataracts without the need for surgery
According to the WHO 65.2 million people worldwide are living with cataracts, the leading cause of blindness and vision impairment worldwide
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022
Pig collagen corneas can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022
MicroRNA can regrow 90% of lost hair, new research finds
Researchers have identified a microRNA (miRNA) that could promote hair regeneration and could be a candidate for future drug development.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022
The exceptional case of a person who survived 12 tumors revolutionizing cancer treatment
The work also shows how a new technique—single-cell analysis—can detect tumours at very early stages, or a predisposition to developing them
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2022
Cancer trial results in astounding 100% remission in all patients
In every case, the cancer disappeared after immunotherapy — without the need for the standard treatments of radiation, surgery, or chemo.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2022
Key protein boosts lung cancer detection and treatment
Scientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment aiding early detection.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2022
Covid vaccine significantly improves effectiveness of cancer treatment
Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer are often treated with drugs that activate their immune system against the tumor.
Joshua Shavit
Nov 4, 2022
DNA-based 'nanotransporters' revolutionize cancer treatment
A team of Canadian researchers from Université de Montréal has designed and validated a new class of drug transporters made of DNA.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2022
Groundbreaking research close to eradicating childhood cancer
Researchers were able to comprehensively define the number and type of recurrently altered genes that are found in childhood ALL.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2022
Nitric oxide gel therapy prevents obesity and Type 2 diabetes
Supplying exogenous nitric oxide at a sustained level may be an efficient way of treating the cardiometabolic syndrome, study finds.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2022
Ultrasound-assisted lasers treat heart and chronic kidney diseases
Researchers developed a method that combines a low-power laser with ultrasound to remove arterial plaque safely and efficiently.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022
Zinc reverses lung damage and significantly improves patient survival
Researchers have discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and significantly improve survival for patients.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022
Specialized viruses used to stop Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
How can we selectively kill harmful gut bacteria that cause inflammatory bowel disease or other disorders? Researchers suggest using viruses
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022
'Drug factory' beads destroy advanced-stage cancers in a few days
Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in just days.
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