Cancer treatment
Current studies on oncology, specifically acute myeloid leukemia, have revealed a significant disparity between the effectiveness of immunotherapy in lymphoid malignancies and its lackluster performance in acute myeloid leukemia. Despite dramatic improvements in outcomes for lymphoid malignancies, such as B cell cancers, AML has not experienced a comparable breakthrough. Researchers
Cancer treatment
Researchers at the Federal University of Sergipe, Sao Cristovao, Brazil, have made significant findings on the integration of nanotechnology with natural products for developing cancer treatments and immunotherapies. Their study, published in the Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, reveals that nanotechnology provides significant advantages in controlling drug release, enhancing stability, and
Cancer treatment
Researchers at China Medical University have published a comprehensive review on innovative strategies for targeted therapy in ovarian cancer, emphasizing the importance of multimodal integrative approaches that combine pH-sensitive nanocarriers, epigenetic regulators, and immune modulation systems. This study highlights the potential of these approaches in reversing therapeutic resistance and enhancing
Cancer treatment
Research investigators from Colorado State University have successfully conducted a feasibility study on using lattice radiation therapy for canine sinonasal carcinoma. The study aimed to explore the potential of delivering spatially fractionated doses to tumor volumes while minimizing damage to normal tissues. The researchers employed volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)
Cancer treatment
The Punjab government, led by Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique and Chairman Board Captain (retd) Zahid Saeed, is constructing a state-of-the-art Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research in Lahore at a cost of Rs 72 billion. This 915-bed cancer hospital will be Pakistan's first complete
Cancer treatment
Anixa Biosciences has announced that the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued a patent for its breast cancer vaccine technology, providing IP protection in China until 2040. This expandable patent estate will allow Anixa to pursue strategic global opportunities in regions with high breast cancer incidence. The breast
Cancer research
Data from a prospective observational study conducted at the Arnau de Vilanova Hospital in Valencia, Spain, has revealed significant insights into the immune response of breast cancer patients undergoing active treatment. The research, focusing on the immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine in this population, demonstrated a strong humoral response with
Biden, Joe
Former President Joe Biden made his first public appearance since starting radiation therapy for prostate cancer, attending evening mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware. The 82-year-old, still sporting a scar above his eye from recent skin cancer surgery, was seen walking slowly and holding onto a
Cancer
Researchers at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have shed light on the characteristics of hematological cancer stem cells (HCSCs), a subpopulation of cells within hematological cancers that enhance malignancy and render treatment more challenging. By examining the existing literature, the study aimed to identify potential targets for improving immunotherapy clinical
Cancer research
A recent study conducted by Novobeing in collaboration with Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center and the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania demonstrates the significant impact of immersive mindfulness programs on reducing anxiety levels in cancer patients. The IRB-approved
Cancer
Researchers at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital have detailed their findings on cancer gene therapy at the 3rd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines. Held online from May 12 to 15, 2025, by the journal Biomedicines MDPI, the conference aimed to showcase recent research in biomedicines, particularly in the
Cancer
Recent advances in virology, RNA medicines, and nanotechnology have revolutionized the field of cancer gene therapy, particularly in the development of in vivo chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy. This innovative approach has shown promising results in clinical studies, demonstrating efficient transduction, sustained CAR expression, and initial signs of
