Umbrella review associates processed meat consumption with higher risks of cancer and chronic disease outcomes
Processed meat links to higher cancer and heart disease risks
This umbrella review synthesized data from 34 articles and 54 meta-analyses regarding processed meat consumption.
Eating more processed meat like bacon or hot dogs increases your risk for serious health problems including cancer and heart disease.
Review of end-of-life acceptance in deceased patients across four European countries
Older Patients More Likely to Accept Death
This retrospective cross-sectional survey review examined GP-assessed acceptance of approaching death among 2,713 deceased adult patients in…
Many people come to terms with dying, and new data shows age and care type play a bigger role than having cancer.
Electronic health record study links prior antimicrobial resistance to bacteraemia in cancer patients
Prior Antibiotic Resistance Linked to Higher Bacteraemia Risk in Cancer Patients
This electronic health record study analyzed 2752 adults with cancer diagnostic codes in Oxfordshire, UK, between 2015 and 2025.
Past antibiotic resistance in cancer patients strongly predicts future bloodstream infections, with specific cancer types increasing odds of…
Narrative review suggests time-related biases may attenuate apparent vaccine survival benefits in cancer patients
New math shows vaccine benefits in cancer care might be overstated
This narrative review and target trial emulation examines 3-year overall survival in cancer patients receiving COVID-19 vaccines versus thos…
A new look at the data reveals that timing errors made the vaccine look more powerful than it actually is for cancer patients.
Review discusses aptamers and aptamer-drug conjugates for cancer without reported outcomes or safety data
Review of aptamers and aptamer-drug conjugates for cancer treatment
This narrative review examines the use of aptamers and aptamer-drug conjugates in cancer treatment.
A review examines how aptamers and aptamer-drug conjugates may help treat cancer, though details on specific results and patient groups were…
Baseline Cytokine Levels Linked to Placebo Response in Cancer Dyspnea Trial
High Inflammation Might Reduce Placebo Effect in Cancer
This exploratory analysis of an RCT in 45 cancer patients with dyspnea found a negative association between baseline cytokine levels and sym…
Scientists found that high inflammation levels may stop the placebo effect from working well.
Scoping review explores microRNA-targeted reprogramming of CD8+ T cells and tumor cells in cancer
Tiny Switches That Control Cancer Immunity
This scoping review examines the potential of microRNA-targeted reprogramming affecting CD8+ T cells and tumor cells within the context of c…
Imagine your immune system as a security team patrolling your body.
Integrative review of Tedania sponge compounds for cancer and infections
Sponge Compounds May Fight Cancer and Infections, Study Suggests
This integrative review synthesizes evidence on 135 compounds from Tedania marine sponges for cancer, inflammatory diseases, and microbial i…
Marine sponges are a rich source of natural compounds that could one day lead to new treatments for cancer and infections, but more research…
Narrative review discusses perioperative local anesthetics and regional anesthesia in cancer care
Local Anesthetics May Slow Cancer Spread
This narrative review examines the role of perioperative local anesthetics and regional anesthesia compared to opioids within comprehensive …
Using local anesthesia instead of just opioids during surgery might help stop cancer from spreading after the operation.
Meta-analysis of real-world studies associates COVID-19 vaccination with improved survival in cancer patients on ICIs
Cancer Patients Live Longer After COVID Shots
This meta-analysis of real-world studies evaluated 4,929 cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors to assess COVID-19 vaccinati…
It started with a question doctors couldn’t answer: *Should patients on powerful cancer drugs get the COVID vaccine?* Some worried the immun…
Review of multi-omics technologies supporting immune checkpoint inhibitor use in cancer patients
New Data Helps Doctors Pick Better Cancer Treatments
This review examines the application of multi-omics technologies within cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Using many types of medical data helps doctors choose the right cancer drugs for each person.
Meta-analysis identifies prognostic factors for recurrent VTE and bleeding in 96 753 adult cancer patients
Certain cancer types and health factors raise risk of blood clots or bleeding in adults with cancer and VTE
This meta-analysis evaluated prognostic factors for recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) or anticoagulant-related bleeding in 96 753 adult…
A large review found that specific cancers and health factors significantly increase the risk of recurrent blood clots or bleeding in adults…