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Drug produces ‘encouraging efficacy’ in MM
© ASCO/Todd Buchanan Single-agent daratumumab has exhibited “encouraging efficacy” and a “favorable safety profile” in patients with heavily...
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Why cancer cells thrive when blood sugar is high
Photo by Andre Karwath New research has revealed a mechanism that allows cancer cells to respond and grow rapidly when blood sugar levels rise....
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Paste may reduce radiation-induced fibrosis
woman for radiation Photo by Rhoda Baer A topical paste can reduce fibrosis caused by radiation therapy, according to preclinical research...
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Novel delivery system could treat MCL
Researchers say they have developed a system for delivering therapy at the site of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The system harnesses nanoparticles...
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Cardiac abnormalities among childhood cancer survivors
Photo by Bill Branson A new study has provided additional insight into the development of cardiac abnormalities in adult survivors of childhood...
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Docs’ body language may convey racial bias
Doctors may convey racial bias with their body language, according to research published in The Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. In this...
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Drug granted orphan designation for SCD
red blood cells Image by Graham Beards The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation for the small molecule...
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Studies reveal lack of transparency and poor reporting of research
Photo by Bill Branson Two new studies suggest biomedical research may be hindered by poor reporting and a lack of transparency. In one study,...
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Mutations could be therapeutic target for FL
Mutations in the RRAGC gene appear to be an “excellent candidate for therapeutic targeting” in follicular lymphoma (FL), according to...
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Cancer drug discovery database goes 3D
Photo by Rhoda Baer Researchers have updated the canSAR database, a tool designed to aid cancer drug discovery, by adding 3D structures of faulty...
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Team discovers virus linked to HCV
Photo by Daniel Gay Researchers have discovered a bloodborne virus, known as human pegivirus 2 (HPgV-2), in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV...
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Identifying druggable proteins
Photo by Darren Baker A computer model that employs techniques used to analyze social networks could aid the development of new cancer treatments...
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Tool may provide new insight into pediatric cancers
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Why it’s hard to develop immunity against malaria
Diana Hansen, PhD Photo courtesy of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Results of preclinical research appear to explain how the malaria...
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Factors predict low accrual in cancer clinical trials
for a clinical trial Photo by Esther Dyson Twelve factors may predict low patient accrual in cancer clinical trials, according to research...