Mutational landscape of cancer-driver genes across human cancers

Abstract The genetic mutations that contribute to the transformation of healthy cells into cancerous cells have been the subject of extensive research. The molecular aberrations that lead to cancer development are often characterised by gain-of-function or loss-of-function mutations in a variety of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes. In this study, we investigate the genomic sequences […]

Changes in peripheral blood immune cell population in thyroid cancer patients treated with lenvatinib

Abstract This study evaluated changes in the peripheral blood immune cell population in patients with advanced thyroid cancer receiving lenvatinib treatment to confirm the immune-modulatory effect of lenvatinib. After obtaining informed consent from patients, we prospectively collected 20 ml of whole blood at 2–3 months intervals 2–4 times from each patient; peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were […]

Opportunity and New Therapies Are Driving Interest in a Rare Cardiovascular Disease

Pictured: Doctor looks at a chest x-ray film/iStock, Chinnapong The global market for pulmonary arterial hypertension treatments is expected to reach nearly $11 billion by 2030. While not the $24 billion projected for the non-alcoholic steatohepatitis market by 2028 or the $30 billion the obesity market could see by 2030, PAH drugs are hot property. […]

39% Of WINC Fans Were Fine With The Brutality Of AEW’s Blood And Guts

AEW/socialie Over two weeks ago on “AEW Dynamite,” All Elite Wrestling held one of its brutal matches — the Blood and Guts match. The match pitted Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, and Konosuke Takeshita, against The Golden Elite’s Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, The Young Bucks, and “Hangman” Adam Page. The end result of […]

New blood donation rules rolling out will allow more potential donors

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The American Red Cross on Monday will implement new donor eligibility requirements that will open blood donation to people who have been excluded for decades. In May, the FDA issued final guidance on transitioning to an individual donor assessment to determine eligibility to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. The FDA […]

Power of the human brain

While many organs are critical for our survival, the brain is what makes us human. Like the rest of our organs, the brain is not impervious to damages of life. Rehabilitation medicine consultant of the Brunei Neuroscience, Stroke and Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC) of Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) Dr Lee Chooi Lynn noted in an […]

Blood drives being held in Attleboro area

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } The American Red Cross has seen a decline in blood and platelet donations all summer. To avert a looming blood shortage, the public can help ensure a strong blood supply by making and keeping an appointment to give in […]

Blood transfusion centre hit as Russia again strikes Ukrainian medical facilities

President Zelensky accused Russian “beasts” of committing another war crime in Ukraine after a blood transfusion centre close to the front line in the east of the country was bombed, killing at least two people and injuring four more. The Ukrainian leader said the attack on Saturday night in Kupyansk, near Kharkiv, about 10 miles […]

Blood Drive Calendar: 08/06/2023

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Versiti Blood Center of Michigan Traverse City, 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 7, Oryana- Blood Bus, 260 E. 10th St. Cadillac, 1:45-6:45 p.m., Aug. 7, LifeHouse Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 1120 W. Division St. Traverse City, 11:30 […]