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Study: Antibody combination shows safety and anti-tumor activity in advanced cancer patients

In an early phase clinical trial, a combination of antibody-based medications targeting the immune system generated promising safety data and anti-tumor activity in individuals with various types of advanced cancer.

26 Feb 2024

Novel technique could transform the treatment landscape for brain disorders

The human brain's adaptability to internal and external changes, known as neural plasticity, forms the foundation for understanding cognitive functions like memory and learning, as well as various neurological disorders.

24 Feb 2024

Researchers identify new therapeutic for patients with a rare autoimmune disease EGPA

An international team, including researchers from McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, has identified a new therapeutic for patients with a rare autoimmune disease called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA).

24 Feb 2024

Researchers develop promising recombinant flu vaccine using nanoliposome technology

Recombinant protein vaccines, like the Novavax vaccine used to fight COVID-19, offer several advantages over conventional vaccines.

24 Feb 2024

Reevaluating the role of direct oral anticoagulants in cardiovascular treatment

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are a common treatment for patients with a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions.

23 Feb 2024

Global health boost as new vaccine SKYTyphoid gains WHO prequalification

SK bioscience and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) announced today that the typhoid conjugate vaccine developed by SK bioscience with technology transfer from IVI has achieved the World Health Organization prequalification (PQ), which paves the way for public procurement of the vaccine by UN organizations and gives a boost to the global TCV supply.

23 Feb 2024

ACMG releases new Points to Consider statement on the clinical utility of polygenic risk scores for embryo selection

Should we be using polygenic risk score assessment for embryo selection? Providing in-depth analysis, the Social, Ethical and Legal Issues Committee of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released a new Points to Consider statement to assist healthcare professionals and patients in understanding the safety and utility of preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic disorders (PGT-P) as a clinical service.

23 Feb 2024

UGR’s artificial skin shows promising results in major burn treatments

UGR scientists have demonstrated the efficacy and viability of the artificial skin UGRSKIN, an advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) they developed in 2012, which has proven to be highly beneficial in the treatment of patients with major burns. Moreover, it does not cause any side effects or significant complications.

23 Feb 2024

Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Lung cancer is not the most common form of cancer, but it is by far the deadliest.

23 Feb 2024

Researchers develop bilayer adhesive hemostat using proteins derived from mussels and silkworms

In recent news, there has been a case where a patient experienced pain due to a surgical procedure involving sutures, resulting in the unintended presence of gauze within the patient's body.

23 Feb 2024

Natural killer cells lead the charge in cancer treatment innovation

Review synthesizes research on NK cells' role in cancer immunity and their potential in therapeutics through bioengineering, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and cell engagers, highlighting ongoing preclinical and clinical trials.

22 Feb 2024

New immunotherapy target activin receptor 1C shows promise against cancer

Drugs that target a receptor on immune cells called activin receptor 1C may combat tumor-induced immune suppression and help patients' immune systems fight back against cancer, according to a study by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

22 Feb 2024

Blood test rivals spinal fluid analysis in Alzheimer's detection

A study reveals blood test %p-tau217 matches or surpasses CSF tests in detecting Alzheimer's disease pathology, offering a less invasive, equally accurate alternative for diagnosis across various stages.

22 Feb 2024

$Evaluating the efficacy of ultrahypofractionated whole breast irradiation in a FAST-Forward randomized trial$

Evaluating the efficacy of ultrahypofractionated whole breast irradiation in a FAST-Forward randomized trial

The FAST-Forward randomized trial from the UK found that ultrahypofractionated whole breast irradiation (WBI, 26 Gy in five fractions over 1 week) was just as effective as the 3-week regimen for local control.

22 Feb 2024

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

A novel treatment for polycythemia vera, a potentially fatal blood cancer, demonstrated the ability to control overproduction of red blood cells, the hallmark of this malignancy and many of its debilitating symptoms in a multi-center clinical trial led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

21 Feb 2024

Efficacy News and Research

Study: Antibody combination shows safety and anti-tumor activity in advanced cancer patients

Novel technique could transform the treatment landscape for brain disorders

Researchers identify new therapeutic for patients with a rare autoimmune disease EGPA

Researchers develop promising recombinant flu vaccine using nanoliposome technology

Reevaluating the role of direct oral anticoagulants in cardiovascular treatment

Global health boost as new vaccine SKYTyphoid gains WHO prequalification

ACMG releases new Points to Consider statement on the clinical utility of polygenic risk scores for embryo selection

UGR’s artificial skin shows promising results in major burn treatments

Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Researchers develop bilayer adhesive hemostat using proteins derived from mussels and silkworms

Natural killer cells lead the charge in cancer treatment innovation

New immunotherapy target activin receptor 1C shows promise against cancer

Blood test rivals spinal fluid analysis in Alzheimer's detection

Evaluating the efficacy of ultrahypofractionated whole breast irradiation in a FAST-Forward randomized trial

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

Machine learning enhances understanding of drug absorption

Vitamin D3 and phytochemicals team up for immune boost and aging defense, study finds

Study exposes food insecurity among graduate students and postdocs

Study reveals mechanism of drug targeting protein modification in tumor suppressor genes

Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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