Research

Jean Brannum

6 mins read - November 12, 2024

When it comes to mesothelioma survival rates, timing makes all the difference. Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure—a hidden hazard m...

Amna Anees

1 mins read - August 28, 2024

A new Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance by Insilico Medicine for its potential lead candidate ISM6331 has raised the potential of a breakthrough in mesothelioma treatment. ...

Amna Anees

2 mins read - August 22, 2024

A new biomaterial researchers have developed called GAG-DP is making a significant advancement when it comes to mesothelioma treatment. This has the potential to revolutionize tis...

Jean Brannum

2 mins read - August 18, 2024

Synchronous pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma, two distinct forms of an aggressive mesothelioma cancer were found in a 70-year-old female patient with a history of asbestos expo...

Mary Pieper

2 mins read - August 12, 2024

A recent study provides preclinical evidence that treating pleural mesothelioma with a DNA hypomethylating agent (DHA) is an effective form of therapy.  Recently, the co-target...

Johnathan Edwards

2 mins read - August 7, 2024

In recent studies, some promising findings in mesothelioma therapy have been reported, specifically regarding the potential of hormonal therapy. This novel method could make a dif...

Mary Pieper

4 mins read - June 26, 2024

The results of an international study indicate that the expression of the nuclear protein Ki67 in the tumors of pleural mesothelioma patients can not only gauge the aggressiveness ...

Mary Pieper

2 mins read - June 3, 2024

Data from Phase 1 of a clinical trial for a new drug to treat patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma shows promising results, according to the biopharmaceutical company RS On...

Jean Brannum

3 mins read - May 28, 2024

A new UK study challenges the standard treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma, suggesting that chemotherapy alone may be more effective than surgery combined with chemotherap...

Jean Brannum

2 mins read - May 27, 2024

For individuals exposed to asbestos, the looming threat of malignant pleural mesothelioma remains a serious concern. A recent study, however, suggests that a simple blood test meas...

Mary Pieper

4 mins read - May 2, 2024

In the ongoing battle against mesothelioma, the introduction of ADI-PEG20 (pegargiminase) marks a significant milestone. This innovative drug, hailed for its novel approach, targe...

Amna Anees

2 mins read - January 17, 2023

Cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to revolutionize care for patients presenting with acute chest pain, according to a groundbreaking study publ...

Amna Anees

2 mins read - May 25, 2022

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Radiology unveils the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing cancer risk assessment for pulmonary nodules dete...

Amna Anees

2 mins read - May 3, 2022

A recent study published in the journal Radiology has revealed a concerning association between emphysema detected through CT scans and a heightened risk of developing lung cancer....

Amna Anees

3 mins read - March 30, 2022

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, alongside international collaborators, have made a significant discovery regarding the origin of mesothelioma, a...

Amna Anees

3 mins read - March 4, 2022

Bioengineers at Rice University have achieved a remarkable feat: eliminating advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice in as little as six days using a groundbreaking t...

Jean Brannum

2 mins read - February 24, 2022

Asbestos, a ubiquitous building material, has long been associated with severe health risks such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. While biomedical research has delved into understa...

Jean Brannum

3 mins read - November 8, 2021

Researchers at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy have unveiled a groundbreaking treatment avenue for patients battling inoperable pleural mesothelioma, a lethal lung cancer. ...

Jean Brannum

3 mins read - August 23, 2021

In a promising breakthrough, researchers have achieved the reversal of lung fibrosis in a mouse model of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Published in the journal Cell Death an...

Jean Brannum

2 mins read - August 12, 2021

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have pioneered a groundbreaking cancer immunotherapy that harnesses ultrasound technology to target and destroy malignant tu...

Amna Anees

2 mins read - May 4, 2021

Protein staining tests are a useful tool in diagnosing sarcomatoid mesothelioma — the most aggressive mesothelioma cell type — but aren’t reliable enough on their own, according to...