Researchers at Chiba University have developed a microfluidic device that uses nanoimprinted microcone arrays to detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in blood with high sensitivity and efficiency. CTCs are cancer cells that break away from primary tumors and travel through […]
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Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a novel photoimmunotherapy technique that uses near-infrared light to activate a drug bound to an antibody targeting melanotransferrin (MTf), a protein found in melanoma and triple-negative breast cancer. These cancers are notoriously resistant to
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Inspired by the microscopic gripping power of gecko toes, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and CU Anschutz have developed a new cancer therapy that adheres tightly to tumors and delivers chemotherapy drugs over several days. The innovation centers
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In regions where oral cancer is common and access to care is limited, early detection and treatment are often out of reach. To address this, researchers have developed a compact, low-cost intraoral device that combines diagnostic imaging with photodynamic therapy
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Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new breast imaging system that could dramatically improve cancer detection—without the discomfort of traditional mammograms. Called OneTouch-PAT, the system combines photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging with artificial intelligence to produce high-resolution 3D
Cancer treatment has long been a balancing act—target the tumor without harming healthy tissue, deliver drugs precisely, and somehow rally the immune system to keep the disease from coming back. Most therapies manage one or two of these goals, but
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CAR T-cell therapy has been one of the most promising breakthroughs in cancer treatment—especially for blood cancers like leukemia. But despite its potential, nearly half of patients relapse, and many experience serious side effects. Part of the problem lies in
Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable force in healthcare—evolving rapidly even since Medgadget’s farewell. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of
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For decades, mammography has been the go-to method for breast cancer screening. It’s saved countless lives—but it’s also come with trade-offs: discomfort from compression, exposure to ionizing radiation, and a frustratingly high rate of false positives, especially in patients with
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In the world of surgical oncology, precision is everything. The ability to distinguish tumor tissue from healthy tissue during surgery can mean the difference between complete removal and recurrence. Yet, many imaging agents that show promise in the lab fail
