Posted on May 21st, 2013 by Dana Sparks
Positively charged gold nanoparticles are usually toxic to cells, but cancer cells somehow manage to avoid nanoparticle toxicity. Mayo Clinic researchers found out why and determined how to make the nanoparticles effective against ovarian cancer cells. The discovery is detailed in the current online issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Click here for news release
Posted on May 15th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
Imaging scans following treatment for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma do little to help detect a relapse, according to a Mayo Clinic study.The overwhelming majority of patients with this aggressive lymphoma already have symptoms, an abnormal physical exam or an abnormal blood test at the time of relapse. Lead author Carrie Thompson, M.D., a Mayo Clinic hematologist [...]
Posted on May 14th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
One out of eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime and a small subset actually have an inherited copy of a gene that can greatly increase their risk. The news that actress Angelina Jolie chose to have a double mastectomy because of her high breast cancer risk is creating conversations about genetic risk. [TRT 1:55] Video pkg. is available [...]
Posted on May 13th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have completed the world’s first whole exome sequence of small intestine neuroendocrine tumors, also known to patients and physicians as carcinoids, the most common cancer of the small bowel and one that responds poorly to chemotherapy. Mayo oncologist and lead author Michaela Banck, M.D., says, “This is a very important step in [...]
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by stheimer
Melanoma is rising faster than any other form of cancer, and it’s happening to young people _ especially to young women, and even teens. To learn the latest on skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment and to share your questions and experiences, please join #SkinCancerChat on Wednesday, May 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. [...]
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by Douda
The FDA wants to send a stronger message that tanning beds are bad for your health. The federal agency issued a new multipronged proposal this week aimed at requiring manfacturers to test and certify the ultraviolet light machines’ design and performance. The FDA also wants to put warning labels on all tanning beds recommending that they not be used by those [...]
Posted on May 6th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
A series of biomarker discoveries developed by researchers at Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota have resulted in a licensed technology that will benefit prostate cancer patients globally. The research that led to the discoveries and subsequent patents was funded by one of the first grants awarded by the Minnesota Partnership. Mayo Clinic’s Eric Wieben, [...]