Bacteria involved in gum disease linked to increased risk of head and neck cancer
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people’s mouths have…
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Unexpected immune response may hold key to long-term cancer remission
Results from a preclinical study in mice, and a collaborative clinical study in patients show…
A new discovery advances quest for treatment for age- and cancer-related muscle degeneration
With the global population ageing rapidly, sarcopenia, a condition that affects millions of older adults…
Online tool supports decisions about breast reconstruction after mastectomy
For women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy, an online decision aid can help in making…
Do cancer and cancer-related treatments increase cardiovascular disease risk in older cancer survivors?
A study based on clinical trial data found higher risks of stroke, heart attack, and…
Gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos related cancer
A cancer study has found that certain gut bacteria may influence whether or not a…
Researchers develop nanostructures to improve immune response to cancer
Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) is one of the primary methods of tumour immunotherapy. It involves reactivating…
Immune cell ‘atlas’ will help kids fight life-threatening diseases
Researchers at The University of Queensland are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell ‘atlas’ to…
AI tool offers more accurate detection of immune-related adverse events in cancer patients
While immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can provide lifesaving treatment for patients with cancer, they have…
Common salt activates anti-tumour cells
Sodium chloride, commonly known as “table salt”, was a valuable commodity in history. Today, table…