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Cigarette smoke and e-cigarette aerosol may have lasting effects on the body's immune system and blood-forming cells, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine. The research found that exposure to cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vapor altered immune responses and affected hematopoiesis, the process through which blood cells are produced. The findings raise concerns about the potential long-term consequences of both conventional smoking and vaping on immune function and the hematopoietic system.

A new study published in Acta Clinica Belgica has found that vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGFR-TKIs) can produce substantial tumor shrinkage in patients with metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) involving the pancreas.

New ‘Smart’ Cancer Drug Targets Tumor Cells While Sparing Healthy Tissue. Scientists in India have developed a promising experimental cancer drug designed to activate mainly inside cancer cells, potentially offering a more selective approach than conventional chemotherapy.

Drugs such as Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists, widely known for their effects on diabetes and weight management, may have potential beyond appetite control, with emerging research suggesting they could also help reduce cravings associated with addiction. A recent report published by The Conversation highlights new evidence pointing to a specific brain pathway that may explain how these medicines influence reward-driven behaviours.

As cancer treatments continue to improve survival rates, managing treatment-related side effects remains one of the biggest challenges in oncology. A new scientific review has highlighted the significant role of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in understanding and potentially reducing the toxic effects associated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy.