oncology
Exploring the promise of decentralised cancer clinical trials
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of DCTs, highlighting the limitations of traditional methods and prompting regulatory bodies like the FDA and MHRA to support remote and digital approaches.
New study explores how antifragility could revolutionize cancer treatment
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
One concept gaining traction is antifragility, a property where systems not only withstand stress but improve because of it. In cancer research, this concept is particularly relevant for tumors that adapt and evolve in response to treatment. Understanding antifragility could lead to more effective therapies.
Breaking down changes in NHS cancer waiting times in England
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
NHS England's new cancer waiting time standards consolidate ten metrics into three key targets to improve clarity and timeliness in cancer care.
Potential new approach to enhancing stem-cell transplants
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Targeting the protein c-Kit could enhance the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from bone marrow, improving the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants.
Link discovered between sensory neurons and breast cancer metastasis
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
A new study reveals that sensory nerves secrete a neuropeptide driving breast cancer metastasis, and FDA-approved drug aprepitant can inhibit this interaction, offering potential new avenues for cancer treatment.