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UAMS Researchers Awarded $3.4M to Study Virus Linked to Cancer
The long-term goal of the research is to find a way to silence the virus permanently or eliminate it from the body altogether. read more >
First At-Home Test Kit for Cervical Cancer Approved by the FDA, Company Says
Teal Health said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved its Teal Wand for home use, offering a new way to collect vaginal samples that can detect the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer. read more >
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UAMS Receives $2.9M Grant to Study Virus That Can Trigger Cancers
UAMS said researcher Craig Forrest is working toward new cancer treatments. read more >
Walmart Employees to Get Expanded Cancer Treatment Options With The Mayo Clinic
The retail giant’s move comes as more employers seek better care options and are paying particular attention to cancer treatments, benefits experts say. read more >
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Many Cancer Drugs Remain Unproven 5 Years After Accelerated Approval, Study Finds
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs. But how often do these drugs actually improve or extend patients’ lives? read more >
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UAMS Awarded $11.5M to Establish Center for Molecular Interactions in Cancer
UAMS said the grant will strengthen its cancer research infrastructure with the creation of two research cores, each with highly specialized equipment for cancer research. read more >
EPA Tightens Limits on Chemical Used to Sterilize Medical Equipment, Citing Cancer Risk
The American Lung Association called the rule an important step forward to protect human health from cancer caused by ethylene oxide emissions. read more >
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UAMS Researcher Awarded $1.8M for Chemotherapy Study
The study explores a potential new strategy for preventing lymphedema, a painful condition connected to a chemotherapy drug. read more >
UAMS Researcher Awarded $3.2M to Study Cancer Treatments
Hong-yu Li's research targets a protein dedicated to controlling cell development. read more >
Judge’s Ruling Undercuts US Health Law’s Preventive Care
Experts cautioned that insurers are unlikely to stop any coverage immediately. read more >
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Biden to Seek More Than $2.8B From Congress for Cancer Fight
The funding request would support a "cancer moonshot' initiative Biden announced last year. read more >
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Arkansas Children’s Gets $2.5M Grant for Cancer Study
The study will examine the long-term side effects of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. read more >
UAMS Program to Support Children of Cancer Patients
The free program, known as Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery, or CLIMB, is set to begin Feb. 8. read more >
UAMS Researcher Gets $760K for Lymphoma Study
Samantha Kendrick's work focuses on a form of lymphoma that's common among military veterans. read more >
Biden to Announce New Support for US Biotech Production
The initiative will seek to boost biomanufacturing in pharmaceuticals but also in other industries such as agriculture, plastics and energy. read more >
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A Solar Evangelist, Retired
As GM and CEO of the 7,000-member electric co-op, Mark Cayce was an early solar adopter in tandem with defense contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne read more >
$11.5M Grant Supports Arkansas Children’s Research Institute’s Quest for New Therapies
Funds will be used to continue systems biology research that began five years ago. read more >
UAMS Gets $1.25M Grant to Continue Studying Lymphoma Link
The research focuses on a subfamily of viruses that could promote mutations leading to cancer in the lymph system. read more >
Supreme Court Rejects Bayer Bid to Stop Roundup Lawsuits
The justices left in place a $25 million judgment in favor of a California man who says he developed cancer from using Roundup. read more >
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Statewide UAMS Program to Expand Access to Cancer Services
The program consists of nine nurses and community health experts who will help patients access prevention, screening, treatment and support services. read more >
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