Scientists have found something interesting. Covid vaccines might help cancer patients live longer. This is not their main job. But they might boost the immune system. This can help fight tumors. The news came from a big meeting in Berlin. Researchers shared their findings. They looked at cancer patients. Some got Covid vaccines before treatment. Others did not. The...
Scientists have come up with a clever trick to fight cancer. They took a common bacteria, Salmonella, and tweaked its genes to make it a cancer-fighting tool. This isn't just any bacteria; it's been modified to seek out and attack tumors. The idea is to inject these smart bacteria into tumors, where they release a protein that wakes up the body's immune system. This ...
A woman found herself in hot water after taking bribes for political favors. Nadine Menendez, the wife of a former senator, was given a 54-month prison sentence. This was after she was found guilty of accepting cash, gold bars, and other gifts in exchange for using her husband's influence. The judge took into account her health issues and past struggles. But he stil...
Childhood leukemia is a tough nut to crack. Doctors usually rely on glucocorticoids to treat it. But what happens when these drugs stop working? That's where the search for new treatments comes in. Ivermectin, a drug known for kicking out parasites, might have a hidden talent. Scientists think it could also fight cancer. This idea isn't just a shot in the dark. Stud...
Cancer is a shape-shifter. It doesn't stay the same. Neither do the genes that fuel it. One such gene, HER2, is well-known for its part in breast and stomach cancers. But it's not just limited to these. Around 3. 5% of all solid tumors have HER2 mutations. This makes it a potential target for treatment. Doctors have been using drugs that target HER2. But how effecti...
Mitochondria are like tiny powerhouses inside our cells. They keep us going, but sometimes they go wrong and cause problems. Tiny molecules called miRNAs help control these powerhouses. Scientists have been trying to find ways to see and fix these miRNAs to help treat diseases like cancer. A new idea uses special bubbles, called liposomes, to do this job. These bubb...
Cancer is a tricky foe, always finding ways to dodge treatments. One type, Ewing sarcoma, often affects young people. It's caused by a gene fusion called EWS::FLI1. This fusion acts like a commander, driving cancer cells to multiply uncontrollably. Scientists made a surprising find. EWS::FLI1 disrupts the normal untangling of DNA knots, called R-loops. It does this ...
In the field of health economics, decisions hold significant power. When it comes to assessing treatments for metastatic breast cancer, the choices made during these evaluations can greatly influence outcomes. These assessments are vital for organizations like NICE, which determine the availability of treatments on the NHS. Models used in these evaluations are like ...
Cancer treatment is expensive. Radiation therapy is a common treatment, but not everyone pays the same price. This is a big problem. Why does this happen? One reason is location. Where you live affects how much you pay. In some areas, radiation therapy costs more than in others. This is unfair, but it's the reality. The type of cancer matters too. Some cancers need...
In the fight against cancer, scientists are always looking for new ways to make treatments work better. One big challenge is that cancer cells can become resistant to drugs over time. To tackle this, researchers have come up with a clever idea: combining two powerful tools to attack cancer cells from different angles. First, they created a special drug called a circ...