Cancer
Research from the Department of Pathology and the Federal University of Minas Gerais has shed new light on the potential of lipid nanoparticle-based approaches in advancing cancer immunotherapy. According to the study, lipid nanoparticles offer promising solutions to overcome challenges in cancer treatment, including production, systemic toxicity, and inefficient delivery.
Body mass index
Research from Capital Medical University in Beijing, People's Republic of China, has revealed a substantial increase in gynecological cancer cases linked to high body mass index (BMI). The study analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study, examining uterine and ovarian cancers attributable to high
Cancer
Researchers at the Fujian Provincial Maternal and Children's Hospital in China have made a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer. A new study published in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine has developed and validated an ultrasonography-based machine learning model for predicting malignant endometrial and cavitary
Cancer
A study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research has reported a groundbreaking case of brain metastasis treatment using a combination of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab. The 43-year-old patient, who had endometrial cancer with mismatch repair deficiency, developed multiple brain metastases despite chemotherapy. However, after receiving stereotactic radiotherapy, followed
Cancer
Tamil Nadu's government has allocated a significant amount of money, ₹ 38 crore, to provide the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to girls aged 1-14 years at no cost, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to eliminate cervical cancer. This move aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2030
Cancer
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine have released new study results on the application of combination therapies for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) using novel drugs. The study, published in the journal Hepatology International, found that combination therapies, such as capsid assembly modulators, entry inhibitors, and RNA interference
Cancer
Despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Paula Hudgell remains a formidable force in her lifelong battle against child abuse. Her unwavering determination and courage in the face of adversity are an inspiration to many, including her own family. With her husband Mark and their eight children by her side, Paula
Cancer
Ureteral cancer, a relatively rare growth of cells in the ureters, is more common in older adults and people with a history of bladder cancer. The cells lining the ureters are the same type used in the bladder, and those with ureteral cancer are at an increased risk of developing
Cancer
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines for hypofractionated radiation therapy (hRT) regimens were published to minimize patient exposure, ensure staff safety, and conserve healthcare resources. Research conducted by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in collaboration with the International Lymphoma Radiation Oncology Group (ILROG) aimed to evaluate
Cancer
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines for hypofractionated radiation therapy (hRT) regimens were published to minimize patient exposure, ensure staff safety, and conserve healthcare resources. Research conducted by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in collaboration with the International Lymphoma Radiation Oncology Group (ILROG) aimed to evaluate
Ashford Castle
Niall Rochford, the general manager of the five-star Ashford Castle, will embark on a 250km journey across Ireland's west coast to honor his wife Stella, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 55. The 12-day walk will retrace the milestones of their life together, from where
Cancer
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and their collaborators are exploring innovative applications of nanotechnology in cancer immunotherapy, with back-to-back review articles published in Nature Cancer and Trends in Cancer. The studies highlight the potential of nanoengineering strategies to overcome tumors' defenses and treat solid tumors
