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New blood test evaluates nanomedicines for safer, personalized cancer treatment


Published on 2024-12-16 11:42:26 - MSN
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  • Scientists from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute have developed a new blood test that could screen cancer patients to help make their treatment safer and more effective.

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment involving a new blood test designed to evaluate nanomedicines for safer, personalized therapy. This test, developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, assesses how nanomedicines, which are tiny particles used to deliver drugs directly to cancer cells, interact with the body's immune system. The test measures the levels of specific proteins in the blood that indicate how well the nanomedicine is being accepted or rejected by the immune system, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment efficacy. This approach could lead to more tailored cancer treatments, where therapies are adjusted based on individual patient responses, thereby enhancing the safety and effectiveness of cancer care. The research highlights the potential of this test to revolutionize how nanomedicines are used in clinical settings, offering a step towards personalized medicine in oncology.

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