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Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
 PLOS ONEUsing fat to fight brain cancer In laboratory studies, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have found that stem cells from a patient's own fat may have the potential to deliver new treatments directly into the brain after the surgical removal of a glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain tumor. 
NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund
Contact: Stephanie Desmon
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
EMBO JournalHereditary neurodegeneration linked to ADP-ribose modification Researchers have identified a much sought after enzyme that removes ADP-ribose modifications from proteins by studying a genetic mutation that causes neurodegenerative disease in humans. The findings suggest that not only addition but also removal of ADP-ribose from proteins is essential for normal cell function. Contact: Barry Whyte
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
Journal of NeurosurgeryLow T3 syndrome predicts unfavorable outcomes in surgical patients with brain tumor In a study of 90 patients undergoing surgery for brain tumor, researchers in Lithuania and the United States have discovered that the finding of low T3 (triiodothyronine) syndrome is predictive of unfavorable clinical outcomes and depressive symptoms. Details of this study are furnished in the article "Low triiodothyronine syndrome as a predictor of poor outcomes in patients undergoing brain tumor surgery: a pilot study. Clinical article," in the Journal of Neurosurgery.
Research Council of Lithuania
Contact: Jo Ann M. Eliason
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
Journal of the National Cancer InstituteMedicare spending for advanced cancer not linked to survival differences Substantial regional variation in Medicare spending for patients with advanced cancer is not linked to differences in survival, according to a study published March 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Contact: Zachary Rathner
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
Lancet OncologyCancer researchers discover new type of retinoblastoma in babies A team of Canadian and international cancer researchers led by Dr. Brenda Gallie at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, has discovered a new type of retinoblastoma, a rapidly developing eye cancer that affects very young babies -- a finding that can immediately change clinical practice and optimize care for these children. Contact: Jane Finlayson
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesPrediction of seasonal flu strains improves chances of universal vaccine Researchers have determined a way to predict and protect against new strains of the flu virus, in the hope of improving immunity against the disease. Contact: Rebecca Scott
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
Nature Cell BiologyAsterix's Roman foes -- Researchers have a better idea of how cancer cells move and grow Researchers at the University of Montreal's Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer have discovered a new mechanism that allows some cells in our body to move together, in some ways like the tortoise formation used by Roman soldiers depicted in the Asterix series.
Instituts de recherche en sante du Canada, Fonds de recherche du Quebec - Sante
Contact: William Raillant-Clark
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
Nature MedicinePromising new drug treats and protects against radiotherapy-associated oral mucositis "It's very reasonable to hope that this line of research will result in a drug that patients can self-administer topically to oral mucositis sores, or use to prevent them altogether, thus significantly improving the quality of life for many cancer patients," Wang says.
National Institutes of Health
Contact: Garth Sundem
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
CarcinogenesisBitter melon juice prevents pancreatic cancer in mouse models A University of Colorado Cancer study published today in the journal Carcinogenesis shows that bitter melon juice restricts the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to metabolize glucose, thus cutting the cells' energy source and eventually killing them.
National Institutes of Health
Contact: Garth Sundem
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
Infection and ImmunitySome bacteria may protect against disease caused by stomach infection Half of the world's human population is infected with the stomach bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, yet it causes disease in only about 10 percent of those infected. Other bacteria living in the stomach may be a key factor in whether or not H. pylori causes disease, according to a new study led by scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
National Institutes of Health, UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee
Contact: Tim Stephens
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
JAMA Facial Plastic SurgeryRepairing the nose after skin cancer in just one step A new reconstruction technique allows surgeons to recreate a functioning nostril after removing skin cancer from the nose. The technique takes only one step, unlike the current practice that requires a return trip the operating room. Contact: Nicole Fawcett
Public Release: 12-Mar-2013
RadiologyRI Hospital: Radiation can be reduced while maintaining high quality in CT colonography A new study by a Rhode Island Hospital researcher has found it's possible to maintain high-quality CT colonography diagnostic images while reducing the radiation dose. This is important as the use of CT colonography, or virtual colonoscopy, becomes more widely used for colorectal cancer screenings. The paper, by Kevin J. Chang, M.D., is published in the current issue of the journal Radiology. Contact: Ellen Slingsby
Public Release: 11-Mar-2013
OncogeneTherapies for ALL and AML targeting MER receptor hold promise of more effect with less side-effect Two University of Colorado Cancer Center studies show that the protein receptor Mer is overexpressed in many leukemias, and that inhibition of this Mer receptor results in the death of leukemia cells -- without affecting surrounding, healthy cells. Contact: Garth Sundem
Public Release: 11-Mar-2013
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & PreventionTrio of biomarkers may help identify kidney cancer in early stages Biomarkers could help catch otherwise hard-to-detect cancer. Three-marker assay has high sensitivity and specificity. Researchers are seeking FDA approval. Contact: Jeremy Moore
Public Release: 11-Mar-2013
CancerAspirin may lower melanoma risk A new study has found that women who take aspirin have a reduced risk of developing melanoma -- and that the longer they take it, the lower the risk. The findings suggest that aspirin's anti-inflammatory effects may help protect against this type of skin cancer. The study is published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Contact: Amy Molnar
Public Release: 11-Mar-2013
Journal of Clinical OncologyAnalysis of ASCO's QOPI® data finds significant improvement in performance on metrics for quality oncology care This is a summary of a study being published online March 11, 2013, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, analyzing self-reported data from 156 outpatient oncology practices participating in the American Society of Clinical Oncology's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative showing significant improvements in performance on certain measures for quality oncology cancer care over a four-year period. Contact: Aaron Tallent
Public Release: 11-Mar-2013
JAMA Internal MedicineRegenstrief and IU study investigates older adults' views on cancer screening A study from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Center for Aging Research has found that many older adults are hesitant to halt cancer screenings even when the screenings may no longer be beneficial or may even be potentially harmful.
NIH/National Institute on Aging
Contact: Cindy Fox Aisen
Public Release: 11-Mar-2013
Nucleic Acids ResearchProtein abundant in cancerous cells causes DNA 'supercoiling' An overabundance of MCM in a cell may allow certain genes to be over-expressed causing the cell to grow out of control and become cancerous.
NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute
Contact: Robert Perkins
Public Release: 8-Mar-2013
ScienceAnti-aging drug breakthrough Drugs that combat aging may be available within five years, following landmark work led by an Australian researcher. Contact: Susi Hamilton
Public Release: 8-Mar-2013
Journal of Clinical InvestigationJCI early table of contents for March 8, 2013 This release contains summaries, links to PDFs, and contact information for the following newsworthy papers to be published online, March 8, 2013, in the JCI: Enhanced brain acetate metabolism may reward heavy drinkers; Fully wired: planar cell polarity genes guide gut neurons; and many more. Contact: Jillian Hurst
Public Release: 8-Mar-2013
Supportive Care in CancerWayne State researcher gives new name to exhaustion suffered by cancer patients The fatigue experienced by patients undergoing cancer treatments has long been recognized by health care providers, although its causes and ways to manage it are still largely unknown. A Wayne State University researcher believes the condition affects some patients much more than others and is trying to determine the nature of that difference.
Oncology Nursing Foundation
Contact: Julie O'Connor
Public Release: 8-Mar-2013
Cancer CellBRAF inhibitor treatment causes melanoma cells to shift how they produce energy A multi-institutional study has revealed that BRAF-positive metastatic malignant melanomas develop resistance to treatment with drugs targeting the BRAF/MEK growth pathway through a major change in metabolism. The findings, which will be published in Cancer Cell and have been released online, suggest a strategy to improve the effectiveness of currently available targeted therapies.
NIH/National Cancer Institute, NIH/National Insititute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Melanoma Research Alliance, Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Medical Research Foundation
Contact: Michelle Marcella
Public Release: 8-Mar-2013
Health PsychologyStudy shows confidence builds better exercise habits for cancer survivors Endometrial cancer survivors are more likely to complete physical activity, and for longer durations, when their daily self-efficacy is higher, according to a study published online in the journal Health Psychology -- a publication of the American Psychology Association. Contact: Katrina Burton
Public Release: 7-Mar-2013
Journal of Clinical OncologyComparing combination therapies for advanced head and neck cancer shows no improvement A team of scientists reports results of a clinical trial comparing combination treatments for head and neck cancer.
Genentech, Astellas Pharma Global Development
Contact: Dianne Shaw
Public Release: 7-Mar-2013
NatureScientists uncover source of ovarian stem-like cells prone to give rise to ovarian cancer In collaboration with colleagues at Cornell University, a team of cancer researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has discovered cells with stem-cell properties in the ovary that can mutate to form tumors.
NIH/National Cancer Institute, National Institiutes of Health, New York State Stem Cell Science, Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer
Contact: Peter Tarr
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