Lung cancer comes in two main types: non-small cell and small cell. Each has different patterns, growth rates, and treatment needs. Smoking is the top risk factor, but…
Harry Erba, MD, PhD, Duke University, Durham, NC; Marina Konopleva, MD, PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Thomas Cluzeau, MD, PhD, Central University Hospital…
TXA-709 is a new type of antibiotic being developed by TAXIS Pharmaceuticals. The antibiotic specifically targets variants of the MRSA bacteria. TXA-709, a FtsZ-targeting benzamide prodrug, should be…
Researchers from the British Columbia Cancer Agency and UBC Vancouver Coastal Health have found a protein present in the malaria parasite that easily bonds with a sugar molecule…
Craig A. Dionne, PhD, CEO of GenSpera, describes some of the drawbacks associated with common cancer treatments. Many types of drug therapies, like antiangiogenics and immunotherapies, may only…
Mipsagargin (G-202), a new prodrug developed by GenSpera, has a unique mechanism of action that allows it to kill cancer cells without damaging surrounding tissues. Derived from thapsigargin,…
Each week we present you with the latest featured study from the research teams at JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association. Check out the video for intriguing…
There are many ailments that can produce pain in the pelvic region, but one that is often overlooked or misdiagnosed is pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). Affecting approximately 10%…
Each week we present you with the latest featured study from the research teams at JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association. Check out the video for intriguing…