Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists in China believe new drug can stop pandemic 'without vaccine'
A Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes has the power to bring the coronavirus pandemic to a halt.
May 19, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Breakthrough discovery to transform prostate cancer treatment
A novel formulation of the prostate cancer drug abiraterone acetate—currently marketed as Zytiga—will dramatically improve the quality of life for people suffering from prostate cancer, as pre-clinical trials by the University ...
Jun 20, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Study discovers triple immunotherapy combination as possible treatment for pancreatic cancer
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a novel immunotherapy combination, targeting checkpoints in both T cells and myeloid suppressor cells, that successfully reprogrammed the tumor ...
Dec 30, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
DNA vaccine leads to immune responses in HPV-related head and neck cancer
A therapeutic vaccine can boost antibodies and T cells, helping them infiltrate tumors and fight off human papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck cancer. Researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of ...
Sep 21, 2018
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Immunology
Suffering from psoriasis? Blame this trio of proteins
About 7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that shows up as patches of red, inflamed skin and painful, scaly rashes. Although there are effective treatments for psoriasis, not everyone responds ...
Nov 19, 2021
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Ophthalmology
Researchers develop sight-saving treatment for eye infection or trauma
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a novel eye drop that rapidly reduces sight-threatening scarring to the surface of the eye.
Dec 21, 2018
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Vaccination
5 things you need to know about the AstraZeneca vaccine
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) yesterday announced it has provisionally approved AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine for use in Australia.
Feb 17, 2021
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Medical research
Researchers find new target to combat lung disease
Research led by the Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has identified a small RNA molecule called microRNA-21 as a therapeutic target and its inhibition as a potential treatment for chronic obstructive ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Medical research
Researchers discover immune predictors of COVID-19 cases that fare the worst
Mount Sinai scientists have identified two markers of inflammation that reliably predict the severity of COVID-19 cases and likelihood of survival, providing a foundation for a diagnostic platform and therapeutic targets, ...
Aug 24, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Experimental drug combined with radiation kills brain tumors in pre-clinical studies
A new study led by scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center has shown that an experimental drug known as AZ32 selectively sensitizes brain tumors to radiation and significantly extends the survival of mouse models with human ...
Jun 27, 2018
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