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A new treatment to fight an extremely aggressive type of brain tumor showed promise in a pair of experiments with a handful of patients.The strategy is focused on treating glioblastoma, one of the deadliest types of cancer, which is only diagnosed at stage 4 and has a five-year survival rate of around 10%. Glioblastoma forms in the brain or spinal cord and grows quickly, invading and destroying healthy tissue. It can occur at any age but most often affects older adults, especially men, according to the Mayo Clinic.In…

Cannibal Cells Inspire Cancer Treatment ImprovementGiving cells an appetite for cancer could enhance treatmentsBy Kate Graham-ShawMacrophage (green) consuming cancer cells. Credit: From “Hyperactive Rac Stimulates Cannibalism of Living Target Cells and Enhances CAR-M-Mediated Cancer Cell Killing,” by Abhinava K. Mishra et al., in Cell Biology; December, 2023.In living organisms, some cells ruthlessly gobble up others. This “cellular cannibalism” is a common natural process: within your own body, white blood cells are…

If you or someone you know has gone through chemotherapy, you might be familiar with the side effect commonly called 'chemo brain.' Scientists have now demonstrated a simple way to protect brain cells from damage using flashing lights and sounds at a certain frequency.Chemotherapy is one of our best treatments for many cancers, but unfortunately its effects are felt throughout the body, including the brain. Patients often report 'brain fog,' where they have trouble with memory, concentration and decision making, affecting…

Ontario announced plans Thursday to produce a nuclear medical isotope that forms the essential component in a life-saving treatment for liver cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths.The plan involves creating the medical isotope yttrium-90 (also known as Y-90) at the Darlington nuclear generating station in partnership with a pair of Ottawa-based companies, which transform the radioactive raw material into a cancer-fighting drug called TheraSphere.The two companies — BWXT Medical and Boston Scientific — already…

A novel treatment method developed by researchers targets lung cancer cells with unprecedented precision, using nanoparticles to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly, potentially transforming cancer care by reducing side effects and improving treatment outcomes.Technique employs patient’s own cells as a Trojan horse to deliver cancer-destroying medications directly to tumors.While lung cancer may not be the most common type of cancer, but it is by far the deadliest.Despite treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and…

While no live-action film of Final Fantasy VII has been announced, it’s not hard to imagine Hollywood doesn’t at least have an overly eager eye on it. Depending on perspective, that’s either a threat or delight to muse over, especially when you consider Square Enix isn’t too shy to flirt with the big screen — looking at you, Spirits Within and Advent Children. For better or for worse, I often find myself musing over ideal actors for the inevitable, like Zelda or Shadow. So, in case Hollywood goes for it, I’m shouting…

Caltech researchers have developed an ultrasound-activated drug-delivery system for cancer treatment, promising targeted therapy with minimal side effects. This breakthrough combines gas vesicles and mechanophores to precisely activate drugs, reducing harm to healthy tissues. Credit: SciTechDaily.comInnovative cancer treatment from Caltech utilizes ultrasound-activated drugs for targeted therapy, reducing side effects and improving effectiveness.Chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer is one of the major medical success…

Walking is the simplest form of exercise, but it has enormous benefits. As our lifestyles become ever more sedentary, doctors are increasingly prescribing walks to address medical conditions and our general wellbeing. But how can patients stay motivated to keep it up? And how can doctors keep track of their progress? That’s where Lithuanian startup Walk15 comes in. Founded in 2019, Walk15 is on a mission to engage people in physical activity. It provides a platform and an app, which companies…

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a groundbreaking treatment for malignant mesothelioma, significantly extending patient survival by combining a new drug, ADI-PEG20, with chemotherapy. This innovative approach offers new hope for a disease with limited treatment options, potentially changing the treatment landscape for other cancers as well.An innovative treatment significantly improves survival rates for individuals suffering from malignant mesothelioma, a rare and rapidly fatal cancer with…

I wasn’t wrong when I said that the release of Nvidia’s RTX Remix toolkit would see retro games be given a bit of a spin shine. In this latest example, a modder has taken the original Unreal and injected it with some path tracing and other visual tweaks. The below video was spotted by DSO Gaming, and shows the 1998 Epic Games release has been given a bit of boost using RTX technology. We see the first level of the classic FPS, as the player shows off the much brighter and bolder colored lighting. Pew pew, indeed.…