Stand Up for Science Competition – 2013 Winners Announced!

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The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) recently announced the winners of its 2nd annual Stand Up for Science competition. Take a look at the winning video, which took home the grand prize of $5,000:

The 2013 Stand Up for Science competition asked contestants to submit a 1-4 minute video, demonstrating how federal funds are used to support scientific breakthroughs. Continue reading →

Title Change and New Edition in STAT!Ref

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If you’ve been using Delmar’s Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests as your go-to guide, you’ll find the 3rd edition, which has recently been added to our Library’s collection, under a simpler title: the Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. The new 2014 edition, which is updated to reflect the latest research, trends, and best practices, provides essential information on more than 600 lab and diagnostic tests. The Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests presents detailed, accurate information in an easy-to-use format and enables users to quickly access critical information on tests and procedures while maintaining a strong focus on patient care.

This resource can be accessed through STAT!Ref in the Database A-Z listing or through the library catalog.

 

Latest in cervical cancer, personalized medicine and the cancer risk from consuming animal proteins

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Here are a few highlights of cancer research news that have recently caught my attention:

  • Study at the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center reveals that women with advanced cervical cancer treated with the combined use of bevacizumab (Avastin®) and chemotherapy are living four months longer than those being treated with chemotherapy alone.  Research is published in the New Journal of Medicine.
  • Researchers at the University of Toronto found higher success rates of drugs that target cells with a biomarker than small-molecule drugs that didn’t focus on a target. The 14 year study published in the February issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology focused on drugs used for treating patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
  • A new study reveals that having a diet rich in animal protein places you at a greater risk of dying from cancer than those individuals with a low protein diet.  Results from a nearly two decade study have been published in latest issue of Cell Metabolism.

Please feel free to contact Marisol Hernandez for comments on the latest cancer research news.