Genetic mutations causing rare immunodeficiency disorders present significant challenges to medical science, but recent advancements offer hope to affected individuals. University of Surrey researchers have made promising strides in understanding and potentially treating these conditions,
Hodgkin lymphoma, a rare but treatable blood cancer, primarily impacts younger individuals aged 20-40. Effective treatment is crucial, but so is the consideration of long-term health and quality of life for patients. Recent advancements in chemotherapy regimens have shown promise in reducing
The PROSPECT-Lung trial has officially commenced, heralding a significant advance in the quest to enhance treatment strategies for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This trial marks the inaugural endeavor of the newly established National Cancer Institute (NCI) Clinical
The findings from the late-breaking research presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition have brought new insights into the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The phase 3 study EA4151, conducted by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group, investigated
New research conducted by the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has revealed a significant connection between accelerated aging and an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the importance of
Mayo Clinic researchers have made a case for comprehensive TPMT genotyping across various ancestries to better predict drug response and minimize adverse reactions. Their recent discovery of the TPMT∗8 allele, a gene variant associated with reduced metabolism of thiopurine drugs, has revolutionary p
