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St. Jude registry identifies melanoma subgroups, assists in treatment choices
A pediatric melanoma registry developed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has helped researchers improve the classification of pediatric melanocytic tumors. The...
1 month ago - Healio
More genetic markers for inherited testicular cancer identified
A meta-analysis of nearly 200,000 men revealed 22 new genetic locations that could be susceptible to inherited testicular germ cell tumors.
1 month ago - ScienceDaily
Machine learning fuels personalized cancer medicine
Researchers have developed a computational tool that identifies cancer driver mutations for each tumor type.
1 month ago - ScienceDaily
Seeking a unique treatment for lobular breast cancer
In an attempt to find out why the long-term outcomes are poorer for patients with lobular breast cancer - which affects some 40,000 women a year - researchers began looking at...
1 month ago - ScienceDaily - 2 articles
Growing teratoma syndrome and gliomatosis peritonei in 15-year-old female patient with immature ovarian teratoma - case report and review of literature
Gliomatosis peritonei is a rare clinical condition characterized by presence of mature glial cells in the peritoneum. Growing teratoma syndrome is described as an uncommon...
1 month ago - Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Researchers develop ovarian tumor microenvironment-chip to test novel ways to treat the disease
In the evolving field of cancer biology and treatment, innovations in organ-on-a-chip microdevices allow researchers to discover more about the disease outside the human body.
1 month ago - News Medical - 2 articles
Slow Going With CAR T-Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors
Almost 4 years after the first chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies received FDA approval, the transformative impact of the treatment on refractory hematologic...
1 month ago - MedPageToday
Report: Monsanto forced science journal to RETRACT study of Roundup dangers
Monsanto pressured a scientific journal to retract a study about its flagship herbicide Roundup. This is according to a new report that alleges that the company launched a...
1 month ago - Natural News
Molecular tumor testing transformative, yet 'under-optimized'
In 2010, results of the phase 2 BATTLE study demonstrated that choice of cancer therapy could be individualized based upon a patient's tumor characteristics. Edward S. Kim, MD...
1 month ago - Healio - 2 articles
TSC1 Mosaicism leading to Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma but not Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
A previously healthy 10-year-old boy presented with nausea, vomiting, and severe morning headaches. His evaluation ultimately included head imaging about 9 months after symptom...
1 month ago - Pediatric Neurology
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The FDA has approved selexipag for IV use in adults with WHO functional class II to III pulmonary arterial hypertension who are temporarily unable to take oral...
Obesity does not increase risk for serious infection in biologic-treated IBD
Obesity was not associated with an increased risk for serious infection among patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated with biologics, according to research published...
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Influenza vaccine may provide additional protection from COVID-19
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FDA approves Shingrix for prevention of shingles in immunocompromised adults
The FDA this week approved Shingrix for the prevention of shingles in immunocompromised adults, GlaxoSmithKline announced. Shingrix , is a nonlive, recombinant sub-unit...
FDA approves Twyneo cream for acne vulgaris
Twyneo cream, a fixed-dose combination of tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide, has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of acne vulgaris, Sol-Gel Technologies announced in a...
FDA OKs emergency use of baricitinib alone for COVID-19
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VIDEO: Bausch + Lomb pipeline includes NOV03 for dry eye disease
LAS VEGAS - In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Yolande Barnard, vice president and general manager, U.S. Pharmaceuticals, Bausch + Lomb, offers updates on...
Low vision patients not routinely tested for dry eye disease despite high risk
Results from a retrospective chart review on dry eye disease and low vision showed low vision patients are at risk for dry eye disease, but low numbers of dry eye disease tests...