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Rare Genetic Disorder Provides Clues to Development of the Pancreas
December 11, 2011 — A rare genetic disorder has given researchers a surprising insight into how the pancreas develops. The finding provides a clue to how it may be possible to 'program' stem cells – master cells ... > full story -
Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Risk of Cancer, Study Suggests
November 23, 2011 — An inexpensive drug that treats Type 2 diabetes has been shown to prevent a number of natural and human-made chemicals from stimulating the growth of breast cancer cells, according to a new ... > full story -
Dendritic Cells Protect Against Acute Pancreatitis
November 22, 2011 — Researchers have discovered the novel protective role dendritic cells play in the pancreas. The new study shows dendritic cells can safeguard the pancreas against acute pancreatitis, a sudden ... > full story -
Embryonic Signal Drives Pancreatic Cancer and Offers a Way to Kill It
November 3, 2011 — Pancreatic cancer is a particularly challenging one to beat; it has a tendency to spread and harbors cancer stem cells that stubbornly resist conventional approaches to therapy. Now, researchers have ... > full story -
Cigarette Smoking's Impact Lingers After Quitting: Current, Former Smokers May Face Impaired Pancreatic Duct Cell Function, Elevated Colorectal Cancer Risk
October 31, 2011 — Cigarette smoking appears to impair pancreatic duct cell function -- even for those who quit -- putting all smokers at risk of compromised digestive function regardless of age, gender and alcohol ... > full story -
Turning Up the Heat to Kill Cancer Cells: The 'Lance Armstrong Effect'
October 20, 2011 — The "Lance Armstrong effect" could become a powerful new weapon to fight cancer cells that develop resistance to chemotherapy, radiation and other treatments, scientists ... > full story -
Certain Mouth Bacteria Signal Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds
October 12, 2011 — Particular types of mouth bacteria, some of which are found in gum disease, are associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, indicates a small ... > full story -
Neural Stem Cell Transplant May Tackle Diabetes
October 6, 2011 — Researchers in Japan have discovered how a patient's neural stem cells could be used as an alternative source of the beta cells needed for a regenerative treatment for diabetes. The research reveals ... > full story -
Results of New Drug Combination for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
October 4, 2011 — Researchers are reporting promising results of a clinical trial to determine the safety, tolerability and effectiveness for usage of a new drug combination consisting of a standard drug called ... > full story -
Costly Blood Clots More Common Than Expected Among Cancer Patients
September 20, 2011 — An analysis of more than 30,000 cancer patients has shown that blood clots are a more common complication than doctors may realize, causing additional hospitalizations and driving up the cost of ... > full story
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