Pancreatic cancer | Top 11 novel treatment findings

Thymosin alpha 1 ineffective for infected pancreatic necrosis in severe acute pancreatitis.

The treatment did not significantly reduce the incidence of infected pancreatic necrosis during the index admission, with 15.7% in the Tα1 group developing IPN compared to 18.1% in the placebo group (p=0.47).

Study published: 2021-08-10

Neoadjuvant therapy reduces pancreatic fistula risk

The analysis showed that neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy significantly reduced the risk of developing clinically significant pancreatic fistula post-surgery, with a p-value of <0.0001, indicating strong statistical significance.

Study published: 2020-12-16

Deep learning predicts Homologous Recombination Deficiency in cancer patients

The study demonstrates that HRD status can be predicted from routine H&E histology images using deep learning techniques, achieving high accuracy in various tumor types. This predictive capability can facilitate the identification of patients who are likely to benefit from PARP inhibitor therapy, potentially improving treatment outcomes.

Study published: 2023-03-10

Fibronectin 1 targets pancreatic cancer to improve survival rates.

Patients with higher levels of FN1 and ABO in their blood or tumors exhibited worse median survival rates compared to those with lower levels, indicating that FN1 could serve as a prognostic indicator. The identification of FN1 as a drug target may lead to improved treatment options for pancreatic cancer patients.

Study published: 2024-02-11

Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy improves nutrition in pancreatic cancer patients.

The study found no reduction in PERT prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an overall increase in prescribing rates from 41% in 2015 to 48% in 2022, although still below the recommended standard of 100%.

Study published: 2022-07-27

Lorazepam worsens pancreatic cancer survival

ALP is associated with improved progression-free survival in pancreatic cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, contrasting with the negative effects of LOR.

Study published: 2023-03-03

Graph Attention Networks enhance drug combinations for pancreatic cancer treatment.

The study confirmed that the identified drug combination (Gemcitabine, Pancrelipase Amylase, and Octreotide) effectively targets the relevant genes/proteins associated with pancreatic cancer, as validated by clinical trials and literature. The network meta-analysis demonstrated the efficacy of these medications in improving treatment outcomes for patients with MNP.

Study published: 2024-02-28

Immune profiling in pancreatic cancer

The study provides insights into the expression of immune cell markers in PDAC patients, suggesting their potential roles in tumor progression and utility in developing immunotherapeutic strategies.

Study published: 2023-10-23

Intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy reduce stroke mortality in cancer patients

The study found that IVT and ET significantly reduced the odds of in-hospital mortality and prolonged hospitalisation in cancer patients with AIS. Specifically, IVT offset the increased mortality risk in non-metastatic cancer patients, while ET offset the risk in metastatic cancer patients.

Study published: 2021-03-11

Surgical removal of pancreatic tumors cures most children with SPN

Complete resection of the tumor resulted in a cure for most patients, with long-term survival rates being good. One child remained disease-free for 77 months post-treatment after a recurrence.

Study published: 2023-08-04

Identification of 40 proteins reduces cancer risk in patients.

Identification of novel cancer risk proteins that may serve as therapeutic targets, with implications for drug development and prevention strategies. The study highlights the potential for improving cancer prevention through targeted interventions.

Study published: 2023-05-14