Life Sciences
Studies from Princess Margaret Hospital have provided new information about life sciences
Published in Cancer Weekly, July 8th, 2008
A report, 'Interstitial permeability and elasticity in human cervix cancer,' is newly published data in Microvascular Research. According to a study from Toronto, Canada, "Malignant tumors are characterized by abnormalities of the vasculature and interstitium, which may impede the distribution of drugs and imaging agents. Here we describe a method for estimating tumor interstitial permeability and elasticity based on fitting a spatio-temporal fluid dynamic model to the time course of interstitial pressure (IFP) measurements."
"The model assumes that sudden insertion of the IFP measurement needle transiently perturbs the steady-state fluid balance, which recovers...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Cancer Weekly
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-07-08)
More Articles from Cancer Weekly
- Analgesics
In Pain Market, Huge Unmet Needs, Tough Regulatory Environment Challenge Pharmaceutical Companies, According to MedPredict - BSD Medical Corp.
ESMO Guideline Working Group Recommends Hyperthermia Therapy as Treatment Option for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Reports BSD Medical - Cancer
CB1400, Patented by Canopus BioPharma, Enters Phase II Clinical Trials for the Prevention of Mucositis in Patients With Cancer of the Head and Neck - Cancer Gene Therapy
Study data from Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Medical Department provide new insights into cancer gene therapy - Cancer Vaccines
a Shot in the Arm Against Breast Cancer - Cancer Vaccines
Data on cancer vaccines detailed by researchers at National Institutes of Health - More from this issue of Cancer Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
