Scientists track & #039;doubling & #039; in origin of cancer cells
Working with human breast and lung cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have charted a molecular pathway that can lure cells down a hazardous path of duplicating their genome too many times, a hallmark of cancer cells.
The findings, published May 3 in Science, reveal what goes wrong when a group of molecules and enzymes trigger and regulate what's known as the "cell cycle," the repetitive process of making new cells out of the cells' genetic material. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - May 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
GE HealthCare launches Revolution RT system
GE HealthCare will unveil its new Revolution RT radiation therapy CT system at the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) 2024 Congress being held May 3-7 in Glasgow, Scotland.The new system was designed with a wide-bore CT platform and includes an updated AI-enhanced version of the Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT) platform, which interfaces with the Spectronic MRI Planner, according to the vendor. These features help increase imaging accuracy, while simplifying simulation workflow, the company said.Additionally, GE HealthCare will showcase its newly acquired MIM Software portfolio, as well as o...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Vaccine is used to treat incurable brain cancer that killed The Wanted's Tom Parker in groundbreaking trial - fuelling hopes that a jab can stop deadly tumour from growing
The Wanted singer died at the age of just 33 in 2022 after being diagnosed with malignant glioblastoma, a deadly type of tumour that is currently considered incurable. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Race Oncology Eyes Market Expansion with New Shares
Race Oncology Ltd. (AU:RAC) has released an update. Race Oncology Ltd has announced the application for quotation of 60,251 new fully paid ordinary...#raceoncologyltd #rac (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Race Oncology Announces New Equity Securities Issue
Race Oncology Ltd. (AU:RAC) has released an update. Race Oncology Ltd. has announced the issuance of 179,637 unquoted equity securities, specifical...#raceoncologyltd #rac (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Proposes $6.5 Billion in New Talc Settlement Offer
Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday that it would ask tens of thousands of people suing the company over claims that its talcum powder products caused their cancer to approve a new $6.5 billion settlement, its third attempt to resolve the lawsuits. The proposal would settle nearly all current and…#johnsonjohnson #supremecourt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Indian spice makers under heat in Asia for alleged contamination
BENGALURU -- India's packaged spice manufacturers MDH and Everest are under regulatory scrutiny in several countries after their products were allegedly found to contain carcinogenic elements, barely a year after cough syrups made in the South Asian nation were linked to the deaths of over 140…#bengaluru #mdh #everest #southasian #africa #newzealand #hongkong (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The extraordinary promise of personalised cancer vaccines – podcast
Glioblastomas are an extremely aggressive type of brain tumour, which is why the news this week of a vaccine that has shown promise in fighting them is so exciting.And this comes right off the back of the announcement of another trial of the world ’s first personalisedmRNA vaccine for melanoma, a kind of skin cancer. Ian Sample talks to Prof Alan Melcher of the Institute of Cancer Research about how these vaccines work and whether they could one day be used to target cancer before it is even detectable on scansClips: BBCRead more about the personalised cancer vaccine for melanomaContinue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 2, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Ian Sample, produced by Madeleine Finlay, sound design by Tony Onuchukwu, the executive producer was Ellie Bury Tags: Science Cancer research Skin cancer Medical research Society Vaccines and immunisation Health Source Type: news
Philanthropist donates $100K to UH Cancer Center
The donation will be used for community outreach. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - May 2, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Stephanie Salmons Source Type: news
Duane Eddy, Grammy-Winning ‘Rebel-Rouser’ Guitarist, Dies at 86
Duane Eddy has died at age 86. The Grammy-winning guitarist was known for his influential style as well as hits such as “Rebel-‘Rouser” and “Peter Gunn.” Eddy died Tuesday (April 30) of cancer in Franklin, Tenn., according to his wife, Deed Abbate. He is survived by his four children and wife.…#duaneeddy #grammy #petergunn #franklin #tenn #deedabbate #variety #corning #ny #fortymilesof (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More than a quarter of Brits still regularly use sunbeds despite long-known risks of skin cancer, new study reveals
Sunbeds are still being used by more than a quarter of adults, with many unaware of the risk of skin cancer, a study reveals. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What to Make of Agenus Stock (NASDAQ:AGEN) Post Reverse Stock Split
Clinical-stage immuno-oncology company Agenus (NASDAQ:AGEN) recently executed a 1-for-20 reverse stock split to give the company greater flexibilit...#agenus (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Prince William shares positive health update about Kate Middleton amid cancer battle
Prince William said that his wife Catherine and their children are 'all doing well' months after the princess revealed that she has an undisclosed form of cancer. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nardine Saad Source Type: news
Impact of Recombinant Replacement Therapy Detailed in Genetic Clotting Disorder
(MedPage Today) -- A recombinant replacement for the ADAMTS13 protein (Adzynma) missing in congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) restored levels and reduced acute TTP events, according to interim trial data that led to FDA approval... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - May 1, 2024 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Liver Cancer Screening Benefits Patients With Cirrhosis, Study Suggests
(MedPage Today) -- Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in liver disease patients with cirrhosis may indeed lead to a survival benefit, a retrospective analysis of data from two large U.S. health systems suggested.
Among more than 1,300... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - May 1, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
