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KAIST discovers molecular switch that reverses cancerous transformation at the critical moment of transition

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The research team led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho of KAIST Bio and Brain Engineering who recently announce "Cancer Reversion Therapy" brings news about another key discovery!

Journal: Advanced Science
Funder: National Research Foundation of Korea, Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Health Industry Development Institute, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Decline in breast cancer screening participation rates during the COVID-19 pandemic

University of Tsukuba
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at University of Tsukuba observed a decline in breast cancer screening participation rates in Japan during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic according to the data of the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions. They also identified groups that experienced a greater decline, including women aged 45-49 years and those covered by employee insurance (dependent person).

Journal: JMA Journal

Researchers find improved method for treating rare, aggressive, pregnancy-related cancer

Oregon State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new drug delivery system shows promise for treating a rare, aggressive form of cancer affecting pregnant women and new mothers, and it has potential with other cancers as well.

Journal: Small Science
Funder: College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, OHSU School of Medicine

The Wistar Institute scientists discover new weapon to fight treatment-resistant melanoma

The Wistar Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Wistar Institute scientists identified a new strategy for attacking treatment-resistant melanoma: inhibiting the gene S6K2.

Journal: Science Translational Medicine
Funder: NIH/National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Defense, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Medical Research Foundation, Melanoma Research Alliance, V Foundation for Cancer Research, Wistar Science Accelerator Award, The Goldblum Family Healthcare Fund

"Infant formula marketing in Ecuador: a threat to breastfeeding"

Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The marketing of breast milk substitutes (BMS) significantly influences infant feeding practices worldwide. In Ecuador, despite regulatory efforts aligned with the WHO’s International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, industry advertising strategies continue to impact the decisions of both mothers and healthcare professionals. This cross-sectional study assessed compliance with the Code in Ecuador through surveys of mothers (n=330) and healthcare professionals (n=66), observations in healthcare facilities (n=33) and retail outlets (n=44), as well as media monitoring and product labeling evaluations.

Journal: Maternal and Child Nutrition
Funder: UNICEF

RAD51 biomarker could complement next-generation sequencing in personalizing prostate cancer treatment

Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Published in Cell Reports Medicine, results of a VHIO-led study support the feasibility of using RAD51 testing to complement next-generation sequencing (NGS) for precise patient stratification and treatment selection in metastatic prostate cancer (mPC).

Journal: Cell Reports Medicine

Cancer vaccine shows promise for patients with stage III and IV kidney cancer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers report that all nine patients in a clinical trial being treated for stage III or IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney cancer), generated a successful anti-cancer immune response after initiation of a personalized cancer vaccine.

Journal: Nature

ACC to host Cardio-oncology Conference in Washington and virtually

American College of Cardiology
Meeting Announcement

Taking place on February 14-16, 2025, in Washington, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient conference is an interdisciplinary and inter-specialty conference designed to provide clinicians with the tools needed to improve the cardiovascular care of cancer patients in everyday practice.

Meeting: ACC Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient

New data sets from NIH Kids First Program accelerates rare childhood disease research

Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center
Business Announcement

The new Kids First datasets advance our understanding of how genetics contribute to childhood cancers and congenital disorders, opening new doors for prevention and treatment.

Cervical cancer: Maternal, delivery & neonatal outcomes study

Impact Journals LLC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

BUFFALO, NY—February 5, 2025— A new research paper was published in Oncoscience’s Volume 12 on January 20, 2025, titled “Maternal, delivery and neonatal outcomes in women with cervical cancer. A study of a population database."

Journal: Oncoscience