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Study identifies subtypes of fibroblasts in skin cancer

Medical University of Vienna
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study at MedUni Vienna's Department of Dermatology provides insights into the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in white and black skin cancer and describes their different immunomodulatory roles in the tumor environment. The results are relevant for the development of novel skin cancer therapies, particularly in the field of immunotherapy. The study was recently published in the journal “Nature Communications”.

Journal: Nature Communications

We could soon use AI to detect brain tumors

Oxford University Press USA
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new paper in Biology Methods and Protocols shows that scientists can train artificial intelligence models to distinguish brain tumors from healthy tissue. AI models can already find brain tumors in MRI images almost as well as a human radiologist.

Journal: Biology Methods and Protocols

Rise in pancreatic cancer cases among young adults may be overdiagnosis

American College of Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An analysis of pancreatic cancer data in younger adults found that while there is an increasing incidence of pancreatic cancer in young adults, the mortality rate remains stable.

Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine

Smarter blood tests from MSU researchers deliver faster diagnoses, improved outcomes

Michigan State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

MSU researchers now can identify more proteins, or biomarkers, in blood plasma, including those linked to specific diseases like cancer. By identifying these biomarkers earlier, medical researchers can create better diagnostic tests and drugs that target diseases sooner, improving patient outcomes.

Journal: Nature Communications

High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy doubles survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

University of Iowa Health Care
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A University of Iowa Health Care randomized, phase 2 clinical trial shows that adding high-dose, intravenous (IV) vitamin C to chemotherapy doubles the overall survival of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer from eight months to 16 months. The finding adds to mounting evidence of the benefits of high-dose, IV vitamin C in treating cancer.

Journal: Redox Biology
Funder: NIH/National Cancer Institute

SLU study explores the pandemic’s impact on breastfeeding practices in historically marginalized communities

Saint Louis University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A Saint Louis University study, recently published in the Maternal and Child Health Journal, found that 34% of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women. However, the pandemic also presented significant barriers, including limited access to lactation support and heightened maternal stress.

Journal: Maternal and Child Health Journal

Achalasia and esophageal cancer: A case report and literature review

Xia & He Publishing Inc.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and the absence of normal esophageal peristalsis. This condition leads to difficulties in swallowing (dysphagia), regurgitation of food, and chest pain. Clinical observations suggest an association between achalasia and esophageal tumors, as achalasia can increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. We explore the pathophysiology of achalasia, its clinical manifestations, and the associated risk of esophageal malignancies, supported by recent research and clinical evidence, including specific case studies.

Journal: Cancer Screening and Prevention

Suicide rates for young male cancer survivors triple in recent years

University of Southern California - Health Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research published in JAMA Network Open from Keck Medicine of USC, which includes USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, suggests that among all cancer survivors, male adolescents or young adults (AYA) have the highest rate of death by suicide.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

A common heart failure medication may help prevent heart damage related to chemotherapy

American Heart Association
Reports and Proceedings

The SARAH trial included 114 adults with cancer undergoing chemotherapy at Erasto Gaertner, a cancer hospital in Curitiba, Brazil. 80.7% were being treated for breast cancer; 16.7 for leukemia; 1.7% for sarcoma and 0.9% for leukemia.

Meeting: AHA Scientific Sessions 2024

QF’s WISH announces this year’s winning innovators at 2024 summit

WISH/QF
Grant and Award Announcement

Ayya Azzahra of CervivAI from Indonesia and Neda Razavi of iSono Health from the United Sstates were announced as the two winners of Qatar Foundation’s World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 2024 Innovation Competitions during the closing ceremony of its 2024 summit.

Meeting: WORLD INNOVATION SUMMIT FOR HEALTH 2024