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Nov
2019
Tag: lung cancer
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Jul
2019
Bionest
AI Aiding Earlier, More Accurate Cancer Screening
Recent research clearly illustrates the potential that artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning systems offer for improving the detection and diagnosis of cancer, whether from radiological images or tissue analysis. While further clinical validation of such systems is needed before they can be reliably deployed in medical practice, they are expected to benefit patient care...
15
Apr
2019
Bionest
Bifunctional Antibodies: The Next Generation of Immuno-oncology Agents
Immuno-oncology agents, particularly checkpoint inhibitors, have moved to the forefront of cancer research and treatment in recent years. Indeed, the discovery that cancer could be treated by activating the immune system was honored with a Nobel Prize in 2018. But, as revolutionary as immuno-oncology drugs have been for the cancer field, many patients still do...
2
Jul
2018
Bionest
A Few Takeaways from ASCO 2018 — Part One
Precision medicine was an important theme of ASCO 2018 — the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology — with this year’s meeting subtitled as “Delivering Discoveries, Expanding the Reach of Precision Medicine.” This theme was reflected not only in discussions around molecular profiling of patients, but also by the ever-increasing focus on...
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May
2018