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Quitting smoking boosts treatment outcomes for laryngeal cancer

In a study of patients who smoked when they were diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, those who quit smoking before starting chemotherapy or radiation responded better to treatment, were less likely to need their voice boxes surgically removed, and lived significantly longer than those who continued to smoke.

23 Apr 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Attack of the Medicare machines

Covering the American health care system means we tell some scary stories. This episode of "An Arm and a Leg" sounds like a real horror movie.

10 Apr 2024

C-Path announces formation of new task force to foster drug development for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced the formation of a new task force under its Rare Disease Cures Accelerator-Data and Analytics Platform, dedicated to advancing therapeutic development for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

26 Mar 2024

LGM Pharma unveils enhanced analytical testing services and expands CDMO portfolio with additional suppository manufacturing capabilities

LGM Pharma, a leading provider of tailored API and CDMO services for the full drug product lifecycle, today announced a significant enhancement of its capabilities: a 50% expansion and an investment exceeding $2 million in its standalone offering for Analytical Testing Services (ATS) alongside the introduction of new suppository manufacturing capabilities to its contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) portfolio.

From LGM Pharma 13 Mar 2024

MIT researchers identify key brain circuit for vocalization control

MIT researchers have discovered a brain circuit that drives vocalization and ensures that you talk only when you breathe out, and stop talking when you breathe in.

7 Mar 2024

New project aims to shed light on real-world eating behaviors using AI-enabled wearable technology

A pedometer measures your steps, but what if you had a similar automated device to measure your eating behavior? Evidence from nutritional studies has long shown that the speed, timing and duration of an individual's eating behavior are strongly related to obesity and other health issues.

6 Mar 2024

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Quitting smoking boosts treatment outcomes for laryngeal cancer

An Arm and a Leg: Attack of the Medicare machines

C-Path announces formation of new task force to foster drug development for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

LGM Pharma unveils enhanced analytical testing services and expands CDMO portfolio with additional suppository manufacturing capabilities

MIT researchers identify key brain circuit for vocalization control

New project aims to shed light on real-world eating behaviors using AI-enabled wearable technology

Navigating the complexities of controlled release drug formulations

New clinical practice guideline offers evidence-based recommendations for managing inhalant allergies with immunotherapy

Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a Muse cell-based product in patients with ALS

New research links oral health to happiness in older adults

Exposure to flame-retardant chemicals may affect pregnancy outcomes

New hope for stroke patients: University of Cincinnati trial tests unique tongue exercise device

Calcium channel blockers reverse muscle weakness in animal model of myotonic dystrophy type 1

First case of COVID-caused vocal cord paralysis in teen reported by Mass Eye and Ear doctors

Cola cure? Study sheds light on soda's potential for common holiday medical emergency

Deep brain, multipurpose fiber could revolutionize Alzheimer's research

New ingestible sensor for non-intrusive sleep disorder monitoring developed by MIT and collaborators

Novel saliva substitute offers long-lasting relief for dry mouth

Breakthrough wireless sensor offers continuous health monitoring, revolutionizing patient care

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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