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OTC Prostate Cancer Test Kit in the Making
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 5, 2009
...archers say that in three to five years an over-the-counter test kit for prostate cancer (and other cancers) is likely....
Broccoli Sprouts, Good For Your Gut
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2009
...it protects our stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancers.
A new study shows that eating 2 1/2 ounces of three-day-old broccoli sprouts every day fo...
RHAMM Protein Removes Wrinkles
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2009
... Scientists have discovered that a protein which plays a role in cancers and tissue repair may also hold potential in removing skin wrinkles. The protein, called RHAMM, for Receptor for Hyaluronan ...
Multivitamins Don't Protect Women From Cancers and Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 11, 2009
...und that multivitamins had no effect on the risks related to cardiovascular disease, and a range of cancers.
Published in in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the said study concludes that, while n...
Allergies Protect Against Cancer
in Allergies, on November 13, 2008
...the past five decades. They found that inverse allergy-cancer associations are far more common with cancers of organ systems that come in direct contact with matter from the external environment-the m...
Vitamin D is Linked To Parkinson's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 15, 2008
...sufficiency and deficiency can lead to osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Insufficiency is typi...
deCODE BreastCancer Genetic Diagnostic Test Launched
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 13, 2008
... breast cancer. These SNPs contribute to the incidence of an estimated 60 percent of all breast cancers. The test integrates data from discovery and replication studies published in major peer-reviewe...
Merck's Gardasil, Approved For New Uses
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 16, 2008
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"There is now strong evidence showing that this vaccine can help prevent vulvar and vaginal cancers due to the same viruses for which it also helps protect against cervical cancer ," s...
Jasmine Flower-Derived Substance, Potential New Anti-Cancer?
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2008
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The substance, known as jasmonate (or methyl jasmonate) has been found to be responsive to blood cancers and solid tumors as demonstrated in preclinical studies and early first-in-man studies.
Acc...
Anti-Cancer Drug Candidate Largazole
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 9, 2008
...called histone deacetylase, or HDAC. Overactivity of certain HDACs has been associated with several cancers such as prostate and colon tumors, and inhibiting HDACs can activate tumor-suppressor genes ...
Lycopene: Equally Effective as Statins for Arterial Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 8, 2008
...also used in supplements. The role of lycopene in heart health and in reducing the risk of certain cancers is supported by a body of research.
Lycopene is a carotenoid that gives tomatoes their re...
An Aspirin A DAy: Keeps Breast Cancer Away?
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 1, 2008
...intake of aspirin may lower women's risk of developing estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers only and not in other types.
Around 75% of breast cancers are estrogen receptor-positive (E...
Oncology Diagnostics By AviaraDx
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 14, 2008
...e therapy. The test is the first tool designed to identify the 10 to 20% of ER positive breast cancers that will relapse within five to 10 years when treated with standard endocrine therapy, enabling ...
The true cost of the Iraq war: a business analysis
in Sox First, on March 17, 2008
..., the effects of that would ripple through society. The other cost is the likelihood of widespread cancers in a few years time among ex-soldiers who were exposed to depleted uranium in bombs and shel...
Soy, Black Tea, Insulin and Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on March 4, 2008
...ing consumption of the beverage to a wide range of health benefits, including lower risk of certain cancers, weight loss, and protection against Alzheimer's.
Yeah, this is all in the polyphenols...
Cervical Cancer Vaccine: Most painful of childhood shots?
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 4, 2008
...roved specifically to target the human papilloma virus or HPV, the HPV-causing cervical and vaginal cancers. The FDA approved Gardasil for young girls (ages 9 to 26).
The makers of the vaccine -Mer...
Novel Protein, Potential Drug Target for Treatment-Resistant Prostate Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 31, 2007
... protein that is key to prostate cancer cell growth is turned on in nearly all recurrent prostate cancers that are resistant to hormone therapy - Stat5 - has been found by scientists at Jefferson...
Rituximab Antibody may Treat Type 1 Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 28, 2007
... A new study indicates that rituximab (anti-CD20),an antibody used to treat certain cancers and rheumatoid arthritis , may also have potential in treating type 1 diabetes.
The antibody, ritux...
14-3-3zeta, Potential Lung Cancer Gene Target
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 27, 2007
...ces , also notes that 14-3-3zeta is also activated in other forms of cancer such as breast and oral cancers.
Source ...
Adrenomedullin, New Drug Target for Treating Lymphedema
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 27, 2007
...nt for lymphedema, but it may also prove useful in preventing the spread of cancer because invasive cancers sometimes penetrate the lymphatic vessels and metastasize to distant sites.
"In cancer...
Light Powered Platinum is 80X Powerful Than Similar Cancer Treatments
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 23, 2007
...so kill cisplatin-resistant cells.
The said compound could be used in particular to treat surface cancers wherein patients could be treated in a darkened environment with light directed specifically...
The Insurance Status-Cancer Outcome Link
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 20, 2007
...r stage disease, and have lower survival rates than those with private insurance for several cancers.
The new findings on stage at diagnosis and survival by insurance status use data from the...
Smoking Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on December 12, 2007
...Now, not only is smoking associated with various cancers, but also associated to increased risk of diabetes .
Such were the conclusion of a review of previous studies reported in an article in...
Enhanced HIV Vaccine, Helped Monkeys Kick AIDS-like Symptoms
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 28, 2007
...se for the development of vaccines and immune therapeutics for a variety of infectious diseases and cancers.
While previous studies have established that the technology can induce immune responses sa...
Less Sunlight Exposure, Linked to Endometrial Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 20, 2007
...om this research team have shown associations between higher levels of vitamin D3 and lower risk of cancers of the breast, colon, kidney and ovary.
According to Cedric F. Garland , Dr. P.H., p...
Stress Hormone Norepinephrine Promote Cancer Growth
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 20, 2007
...e findings may be a potential target for strategies to slow down the progression and spread of some cancers at such a rate that conventional chemotherapeutic treatments may be more effective.
Source:...
GPRC5A: Lung Cancer Tumor-Suppressor Gene, Identified in Mouse Models
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 16, 2007
... Institute , could provide a key to attacking lung cancer in humans - the leading cause of death in cancers.
According to senior author Reuben Lotan, Ph.D., professor in M. D. Anderson's Departme...
Merck's HPV Vaccine May Expand to Women Up to 45 Years Old
in Well Woman Blog, on November 8, 2007
...jing, China, found that Gardasil prevented 83 percent of infections, cervical abnormalities and pre-cancers and external genital lesions caused by the cancer-causing HPV types 16 and 18.
It reduced 9...
Women with Cervival Cancer More Likely to Develop Other Cancers
in Well Woman Blog, on October 31, 2007
...rding to a recent study , women who survive cervical cancer face a higher risk for developing other cancers. The report, conducted by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, studied 104,760 canc...
Smoking: Not Associated To Advanced Breast Cancer?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 29, 2007
... Smoking is always associated to the increased risk of several cancers (lung, head and neck, esophagus, bladder and many others) and also affects one's response to ant-cancer treatments. BUT, it ...
Premature Telomere Shortening and Colorectal Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007
...resence of prematurely short telomeres may alert younger patients of their likelihood of developing cancers. Researchers also indicate these findings could prompt further studies on new treatment stra...
FISH-Based Test Identify Genetic Abnormalities in Plasma Cell Malignancies
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007
...lasma cell proliferative disorders, or PCPD, account for approximately 10 percent of all blood born cancers.
The FISH test is designed to detect genetic abnormalities in plasma cells whereas other c...
Flavopiridol and Cisplatin Combination May Be Effective Against Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 25, 2007
... for women with platinum-resistant ovarian or primary peritoneal (lining of the abdominal cavity) cancers.
Of the 18 patients, all of whom were receiving the therapy as a second-line treatment afte...
Cancer Prevention, Diet and Functional Foods
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 23, 2007
... dietary patterns.
The results did not reveal strong or statistically significant links for other cancers in the study.
The findings are significant not only because they corroborate a link between...
New Cervical Cancer Test May Replace Pap Smear
in Well Woman Blog, on October 18, 2007
...t of stirrups, this is great news.
According to the research, the test, HPV, spotted 95 percent of cancers versus 55 percent for the Pap smear. Researchers are hoping this test could replace the Pap ...
Using Herpes Virus for Cancer Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 17, 2007
...o enhance its tumor-killing capabilities."
Source: Science Daily
Photo: Sections of breast cancers growing after implantation in mice were prepared for pathological examination. Panel A shows...
Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer
in Celebrate Wine, on October 2, 2007
...t cancer and smoking plays little if any role. One study from the US suggests that 4% of all breast cancers are due to alcohol consumption. However, the quantitative relationship between alcohol consu...
Genetic Profiling Lung Tumors To Determine Best Chemotherapy Options
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 30, 2007
...edict the tumors' likely response to therapy and determine the best treatment strategy for lung cancers.
Researchers looked at the sensitivity of multiple cancerous cell lines to cisplatin, t...
Pertuzumab Boosts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 28, 2007
...body being developed by Genentech as a chemotherapeutic drug against prostate, breast, and ovarian cancers .
In the study, pertuzumab was administered in combination with a standard chemotherapy age...
Pfizer's Axitinib: New Promising Experimental Drug Against Advanced Kidney Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 28, 2007
...b is product of Pfizer and is also being tested in advanced pancreatic, thyroid, lung and breast cancers.
Take note though that Pfizer paid for the study. There goes...now we can start doubting i...
No Strong Association between Colon Cancer Risk and Fruits-Veggies
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 28, 2007
...med the largest amounts of fruits and vegetables.
However, the difference in the associations for cancers on the left and right sides was not statistically significant.
The notion in this matter h...
ACuRay™ Acoustic Sensor for Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 21, 2007
...stic sensor that can detect small amounts of mesothelin , a molecule associated with a number of cancers including mesothelioma. The device consists of an array of electrodes on the surface of a thin...
The Pill and It's Benefits
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 13, 2007
...lifetime." The study also showed that "women were protected from the risk of developing cancers for at least 15 years after stopping."
However this is not a guarantee that a woman c...
Designer Estrogen Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2007
...neration associated with multiple sclerosis , without increasing the risk of estrogen-induced cancers of the breast and uterus. In addition, the authors of the studies say that the so-called &qu...
FTY720 May Treat Imatinib (Gleevec)- Resistant Leukemia
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2007
...d impairs clonogenicity of imatinib/dasatinib-sensitive and -resistant p210/p190BCR/ABL myeloid and lymphoid cell lines and CML-BCCD34+ and Ph1 ALLCD34+/CD19+ progenitors but not of normal CD34+ and C...
Diabetes Drug Metformin Ma Slow Down Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 15, 2007
..., they can't do it," explains Thompson.
As p53 is lacking in more than 50% of all human cancers, metformin seems to be a promising drug for use in cancer therapy, also considering that the...
Unhealthy Lifestyle Fuels Increasing Cancer Rates
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 9, 2007
...clear.
These are new statistics released by Cancer Research UK which revealed tremendous rise in cancers linked to excessive sun exposure, alcohol, smoking and obesity:
Rates of melanoma ...
LKB1: New Lung Tumor-Suppressor Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 5, 2007
...Jeghers syndrome, a condition characterized by intestinal growths and an increased risk for certain cancers, do play a role the development of non-small cell lung cancer in mice.
"The LKB1-defic...
Cancers pédiatriques et maladies chroniques
in Les Boutchous, on July 4, 2007
...irurgie et seulement 15 % par médicaments. Source : Cyberpresse.ca - Les cancers de l'enfant provoquent des maladies chroniques ...
New Method of Detecting Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on June 20, 2007
...ignificantly increase a physician's ability to tailor treatment strategies to target individual cancers. ...
Strathclyde to Screen CABI's Fungi Collection for Lead Compounds
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 14, 2007
...tion will be screened by the University of Strathclyde for potential lead compounds against MRSA, cancers and other diseases.
CABI houses one of the world's largest genetic resource collection...
The Sunshine Vitamin and Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on June 8, 2007
...in the continuing search for a prevention for cancer:
Building hope that one pill can prevent many cancers, vitamin D cut the risk of several types of cancer by 60 per cent overall for older women in...
Shark Cartilage Compound is No Lung Cancer Therapy
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 6, 2007
...Phases I and II studies of this extract have suggested some benefit to patients with lung and renal cancers when AE-941 was given at higher doses - based on the hypotheses that the cartilage contains ...
Food-derived B Vitamins Can Decrease Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Lean People
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 4, 2007
... and vegetables and not just gorging on them at a certain time just to decrease the risk of certain cancers, in this case pancreatic.
Vitamin B6 is found in a wide variety of foods including fortif...
Papillomavirus Vaccine May Reduce Vulval And Vaginal Cancers
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 20, 2007
... (HPV) vaccine is effective in preventing high-grade vulval and vaginal lesions that can lead to cancers in those areas.
Vaccine efficacy varied from 71% in women previously exposed to the human p...
The Oral Sex-Throat Cancer Link
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 11, 2007
...lison, M.D., Ph.D., have conclusive evidence that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes some throat cancers in both men and women.
Dr. Gillison first reported the link between HPV and specific throat...
Diabetes Drug Avandia® (rosiglitazone maleate) Boosts Potency of Platinum Chemotherapy
in Daily Diabetic, on May 9, 2007
...hrank mouse tumors as much as three times more effectively than either of the drugs given alone.
Cancers often treated with platinum-based chemotherapy agents ( ovarian cancer , lung cancer, et...
Coffee Could Help Prevent Diabetes, Cancer
in Daily Diabetic, on May 4, 2007
...new findings that drinking coffee can help protect against type 2 diabetes and even prevent certain cancers.
According to Dr. Rob van Dam of the Harvard School of Public Health , who presented in th...
How About Coffee?
in Well Woman Blog, on May 1, 2007
...sium, potassium, and vitamin B3.
There is also evidence that coffee can reduce the risk of several cancers such as those of the colon, rectum, and liver and that it neither prevents nor promotes brea...
Marijuana Compound May Help Treat Lung Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 23, 2007
...en previously shown for Alzheimer's disease , osteoporosis , depression , and other types of cancers....
Chemicals and Your Health
in Well Woman Blog, on April 22, 2007
... exposure to pesticides, herbicides and a wide range of chemical pollutants in the water and air to cancers, miscarriages and a shortening of women's fertile lifespan, but the public isn't get...
Tanning and Skin Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on April 15, 2007
...kin and eye burns, alteration of the immune system's function, photoaging and non-melanoma skin cancers.Yes, that summer tan looks good, whether you get it on the beach or on a tanning bed. But is...
MRIs for Breast Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on March 28, 2007
...states:
MRIs are better at showing increased or abnormal blood flow in the breast, a sign of early cancers not visible on a mammogram. They also are better than mammograms at detecting cancer in wome...
Lung Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on March 2, 2007
...rvard tells us:
More women die each year
from lung cancer than from breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers combined.
And women who smoke are more likely than men to develop lung cancer. Even
women wh...
No Compuslory Vaccination for HPV
in Well Woman Blog, on February 23, 2007
...e never heard of this sexually transmitted virus which causes virtually 100 percent of all cervical cancers. ...
What is Chronic fatigue Syndrome?
in Well Woman Blog, on February 15, 2007
...ssion, lack of exercise, poor diet and existing medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease, cancers, multiple sclerosis and more can all contribute to it.
My thanks to the Biotech Blog for...
Worry About Heart Disease
in Well Woman Blog, on February 11, 2007
...xcessively about developing breast or ovarian cancer? Your anxiety may be misplaced. Although these cancers can cut your life short, your risk of having either one is far lower than is your risk of ha...
PPAR-gamma Inhibitors: Potential Anti-Cancer Compounds
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2007
...tivated receptor-gamma (PPARγ) inhibitors which may help treat colorectal cancer, and potentially cancers of the esophagus, liver and skin. However, the anti-cancer effect does not appear to be linke...
HPV -human papillomavirus
in Well Woman Blog, on February 3, 2007
...e never heard of this sexually transmitted virus which causes virtually 100 percent of all cervical cancers.
I would love to hear readers' opinions on HPV. Had you heard of it? Should an immuniz...
Air Pollution Causes Heart Attacks in Women
in Well Woman Blog, on February 2, 2007
...st twice as many women died of cardiovascular disease (both heart disease and stroke) than from all cancers combined. The older a woman gets, the more likely she is to get heart disease. But women of ...
