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Novel blood test shows promise in detecting early-stage cancers with high accuracy

In a recent article published in the journal BMJ Oncology, researchers developed a novel proteome/liquid biopsy-based diagnostic test to detect less abundant plasma proteins, i.e., biomarkers for various cancers in human organs. Study: Novel proteomics-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers in the general population. Image Credit: ArtemisDiana/Shutterstock.comThe researchers were pursuing the development of […]

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Non-smokers’ lung cancer among top five global cancer-related deaths in 2023

In a recent review published in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology, scientists discussed the development of lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked (LCINS). This review particularly focussed on this disease’s genetic and environmental factors and outlined the available diagnostics and treatments. Study: Lung cancer in patients who have never smoked — an emerging disease. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Prevalence […]

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Researchers identify mechanism that causes gastrointestinal problems with cancer immunotherapy

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have identified a mechanism that causes severe gastrointestinal problems with immune-based cancer treatment. They also found a way to deliver immunotherapy’s cancer-killing impact without the unwelcome side effect. The findings are published in Science. This is a good example of how understanding a mechanism […]

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New guidelines for imaging estrogen receptor in breast cancer patients using FES PET

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) have issued a new procedure standard/practice guideline for estrogen receptor imaging of breast cancer patients using FES PET. The standard/guideline, published ahead of print in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, is intended to assist physicians in recommending, performing, […]

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How miRNAs influence health and disease

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed the role of dietary microRNAs (miRNAs) in health and disease. Study: Dietary Epigenetic Modulators: Unravelling the Still-Controversial Benefits of miRNAs in Nutrition and Disease. Image Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock.com Background Diet is one of the lifestyle factors with a substantial impact on health. Unhealthy diets have been responsible for several […]

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“NK cell-engaging nanodrones” can selectively target and kill cancer cells

A groundbreaking study led by Professor Sebyung Kang and Professor Sung Ho Park in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNIST has unveiled a remarkable breakthrough in cancer treatment. The research team has successfully developed unprecedented “NK cell-engaging nanodrones” capable of selectively targeting and eliminating cancer cells, offering a potential solution for intractable types of […]

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New drug screening system helps uncover promising target for pancreatic cancer treatments

A drug screening system that models cancers using lab-grown tissues called organoids has helped uncover a promising target for future pancreatic cancer treatments, according to a new study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. In the study, published Dec. 26 in Cell Stem Cell, the scientists tested more than 6,000 compounds on their pancreatic tumor […]

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Simple mail trick doubles liver cancer screening rates for high-risk patients

Liver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signed order from their specialist, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. However, when researchers added an incentive of $20 to the mailed orders, it made no difference in whether patients completed […]

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England’s decline in smoking grinds to a halt since the pandemic

A decades-long decline in smoking prevalence in England has nearly ground to a halt since the start of the pandemic, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, funded by Cancer Research UK and published in the journal BMC Medicine, looked at survey responses from 101,960 adults between June 2017 and August […]

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