Cancer research
A study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that while blood-based tests offer a more convenient option for colorectal cancer screening, only 49% of patients completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months, and just 56% did so at any point during the two-year study
Cancer research
Researchers from Sichuan University have published a study investigating the association between the Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index (ALI) and the risk of kidney stones in adult men. The study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and found that ALI scores were independently linked to
Cancer research
Researchers from the United Arab Emirates University have made a significant breakthrough in the detection of cancer biomarkers using functionalized titanium carbide MXenes. This study aimed to identify suitable materials for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) related to pancreatic cancer, which is crucial for early diagnosis and effective treatment. The
Cancer research
Researchers at IDL Diagnostics AB have made a significant discovery in the fight against prostate cancer. A new study, set to be published in Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations, demonstrates the effectiveness of a simple blood test in identifying patients with rapidly proliferating tumors. The test measures serum thymidine
Cancer research
Current research results on lung cancer reveal the importance of integrating patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) into clinical practice. PROMs capture patients' perceptions of symptoms and functional status, while patient-reported experience measures focus on how patients perceive the care process, communication, empathy, and accessibility. However, integrating PROMs into clinical practice
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New research has shed light on the diagnostic accuracy of patients presenting with unexpected weight loss in Australian general practices. By analyzing data from the Patron primary care database, linked to hospital admissions data and the Victorian Cancer Registry, researchers from the University of Oxford have calculated positive predictive values
Cancer research
Researchers at the Miami Cancer Institute will present 11 research studies at the 67th American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, September 27 - October 1, 2025. The presentations will focus on emerging advancements and nuanced evaluations in radiation oncology, including proton and MR-guided adaptive
Cancer research
Physician scientist Anarkhuu Bold-Erdene, a doctoral student in radiation biology at Hiroshima University, recently completed a month-long internship at the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) and the Cytogenetic Biodosimetry Laboratory (CBL) at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Bold-Erdene's research focuses on
Cancer research
In a groundbreaking effort to combat oesophageal cancer, the BEST4 Screening trial, backed by £6.4 million in funding from Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is set to explore the effectiveness of a novel "pill-on-a-thread" test. This innovative technology, which
Cancer research
Researchers at the University of Washington have conducted a comprehensive review of dissolving microneedles for nucleic acid delivery, highlighting their potential in cancer gene therapy. The study, published in Acta Biomaterialia, analyzed existing preclinical data to identify correlations between microneedle form and function, revealing that 83% of studies showed equivalent
Cancer research
A recent observational study conducted in Japan has evaluated the effectiveness and safety of nivolumab plus chemotherapy in untreated patients with advanced or recurrent gastric cancer. The study found that the objective response rate (ORR) was 65.6% and the median real-world progression-free survival (rwPFS) was 6.9 months. The
Cancer research
Elpis Biopharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage cell therapy company, has announced a partnership with the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) to support collaborative cell therapy research and clinical trials for the treatment of various cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of next-generation cell therapies
