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Personalized phage therapy successfully treats antibiotic-resistant infections in animals

A new study demonstrates an advance in treating antibiotic-resistant infections in animals through personalized phage therapy.

27 May 2024

$Osaka University to pioneer world-first clinical trial for refractory prostate cancer with alpha-ray therapy$

Osaka University to pioneer world-first clinical trial for refractory prostate cancer with alpha-ray therapy

A research team at Osaka University will start an investigator-initiated clinical trial for refractory prostate cancer patients after the successful development of a new alpha-ray therapeutic agent ([At-211] PSMA-5) and confirmation of its efficacy in animal models.

27 May 2024

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Researchers reviewed the potential therapeutic effects of phytochemicals on the gut-brain axis, finding they could influence brain function and reduce neurological symptoms by modulating gut microbiota.

26 May 2024

Immunotherapy-chemotherapy combo boosts survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

A study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that using a combination of experimental immunotherapy drugs with chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival and overall survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously undergone standard chemotherapy treatment when compared to those who received the targeted therapy regorafenib alone.

24 May 2024

Phase 1 trial for EBC-129 progresses into dose expansion

The Experimental Drug Development Centre (EDDC), Singapore's national platform for drug discovery and development, is pleased to announce that the Phase 1 trial for EBC-129 has progressed into dose expansion.

24 May 2024

Study confirms face masks' effectiveness in reducing disease transmission, calls for improved public understanding

Researchers reviewed the benefits, practicalities, and harms of masks and masking, finding that masks are effective in reducing respiratory disease transmission despite some adverse effects, and emphasized the need for improved public understanding and policies.

23 May 2024

UMSOM receives $3.96 million grant for maternal vaccine against neonatal sepsis

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) have been awarded $3.96 million to develop a maternal vaccine that prevents sepsis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae in newborns and infants.

23 May 2024

Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, study finds

Research suggests the ketogenic diet may offer benefits in managing anxiety, depression, stress, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy.

23 May 2024

Non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible male contraception

The world's population has increased by more than 2.6-fold in the last 60 years. The growing trend continues – projections indicate that the number of people living on our planet will grow to 9 billion by 2037 from 8 billion in 2022.

23 May 2024

New chemical modification improves effectiveness and safety of ASO therapy for CNS diseases

Diseases that affect the brain and spinal cord can be particularly devastating, and finding new and more effective ways to treat these conditions is an important goal for researchers and clinicians alike.

23 May 2024

Clomiphene and dexamethasone boost fertility in PCOS patients

Combined clomiphene and dexamethasone treatment improves pregnancy and ovulation rates in PCOS patients, with minimal adverse effects. Further research is needed to optimize dosage and duration.

22 May 2024

Dupilumab shows promise in cutting COPD flare-ups and boosting lung function

Dupilumab significantly reduces exacerbations and improves lung function in COPD patients with elevated eosinophil counts, confirming the efficacy of targeting type 2 inflammation.

22 May 2024

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Public interest in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is surging, but national data on dispensing patterns in the United States are surprisingly scarce.

22 May 2024

Review highlights the rapidly evolving landscape of hepatocellular carcinoma treatment

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a prevalent form of cancer, profoundly influences the progression and prognosis of the disease through immune response mechanisms.

22 May 2024

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

Since cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating component of cannabis, was legalized in the United States by the 2018 Farm Bill, products containing the compound have flooded the consumer health sector.

22 May 2024

Dermatologists uncover UV-induced mechanisms for weight regulation and metabolic health

Obesity and metabolic disorders are increasingly significant global public health issues. In a novel study, a team of dermatologists evaluated the effect of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on appetite and weight regulation.

22 May 2024

100-year-old BCG vaccine protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from infectious diseases

In new research, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) show that the 100-year-old Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, originally developed to prevent tuberculosis, protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from severe COVID-19 disease and other infectious diseases.

22 May 2024

Improved animal model captures full picture of periodontal disease progression

Periodontal disease, represented by periodontitis, is the leading cause of tooth loss and affects close to one in five adults worldwide.

22 May 2024

Health experts call for tighter biosecurity measures to monitor avian influenza

Health experts are calling for tighter biosecurity measures in global poultry production, from farms to markets, to monitor bird flu (avian influenza) following its spread among 888 cases of human infection with the avian influenza virus, also known as H5N1, have been reported from 23 countries, of which 463 were fatal, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

21 May 2024

Bio-inspired material mimics bone for improved femur repair

Natural materials like bone, bird feathers and wood have an intelligent approach to physical stress distribution, despite their irregular architectures.

21 May 2024

Efficacy News and Research

Personalized phage therapy successfully treats antibiotic-resistant infections in animals

Osaka University to pioneer world-first clinical trial for refractory prostate cancer with alpha-ray therapy

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Immunotherapy-chemotherapy combo boosts survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Phase 1 trial for EBC-129 progresses into dose expansion

Study confirms face masks' effectiveness in reducing disease transmission, calls for improved public understanding

UMSOM receives $3.96 million grant for maternal vaccine against neonatal sepsis

Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, study finds

Non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible male contraception

New chemical modification improves effectiveness and safety of ASO therapy for CNS diseases

Clomiphene and dexamethasone boost fertility in PCOS patients

Dupilumab shows promise in cutting COPD flare-ups and boosting lung function

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Review highlights the rapidly evolving landscape of hepatocellular carcinoma treatment

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

Dermatologists uncover UV-induced mechanisms for weight regulation and metabolic health

100-year-old BCG vaccine protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from infectious diseases

Improved animal model captures full picture of periodontal disease progression

Health experts call for tighter biosecurity measures to monitor avian influenza

Bio-inspired material mimics bone for improved femur repair

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