A new research method has elucidated cellular processes (involving mutated TP53 oncogene) that can convert a relatively benign myeloproliferative neoplasm into a threatening acute myeloid leukemia. Findings from Oxford University in the UK—using the...
The interview was filmed in preparation for an article in Oncology Times @OncologyTimes BOSTON, MA—The risks of death from organ damage caused by COVID-19 infection have been quantified for each of a number of cardiovascular and other co-morbidities...
Audio Journal of Oncology Podcast Ultrahypofractionated Radiation Just As Effective for Prostate Cancer Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 11:00 Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS...
PHILADELPHIA, USA—For the first time researchers have succeeded in making small number of patients with AIDS more resistant to HIV by infusing them with genetically modified immune cells. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine describes how...
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—A study in JAMA Anti-coagulation has reported that warfarin could be beneficial for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) even if they have chronic kidney disease. Patients with AF and chronic renal disease who were discharged on...
CINCINNATI, USA—A link has been demonstrated for the first time between prostate cancer and exposure to the synthetic compound bisphenol-A (BPA ) — commonly used in plastic bottles and other household plastics and epoxy resins. It has long been...
COPENHAGEN—A study reported in JAMA found that adhering to recommended vaccination schedules protected children not only against the diseases being targeted but also against non-related infections. A population-based cohort study in Denmark showed...
NANJING and KUNMING, CHINA—The first two vaccines against the C4 strain of human enterovirus 71 appear to protect children against hand, foot and mouth disease and herpangina, also known as mouth blisters Two phase III studies reported in the New...
TORINO, CANADA—A treatment might be on its way for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who after failing initial chemotherapy also become refractory to agents targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR While only 10 to 20% of...
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND—A randomized study has reported in the Lancet that in patients with paracetamol overdose, a shorter (12 hour) course of a modified acetyl-cysteine regimen with or without ondansetron pre-treatment induced less vomiting, led to...
LOS ANGELES, USA—Taking paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) while you’re pregnant might increase your baby’s risk of developing neurodevelopmental syndromes like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. A population-based cohort...
The main message from Karim Fizazi MD PhD is that you should not let the lack of a threatening Gleason grade at initial diagnosis deter you from using abiraterone therapy much later on: there appears to be no relationship at all between initial...