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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News tagged with clinical effectiveness
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What you need to know about Regeneron's COVID-19 treatment
President Donald Trump was treated Friday for COVID-19 with a high-dose of the experimental antibody drug developed by the US biotech firm Regeneron.
Oct 3, 2020
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Medical economics
Study finds fecal microbiota transplantation to be cost effective treatment for any recurrent C. difficile infection
Research recently published in Clinical Infectious Diseases from the University of Minnesota Medical School has found that Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, or FMT, is an optimal cost-effective treatment for first recurrent ...
Jun 2, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Investigating cancer drug toxicity leads to a critical discovery
It's not often that a failed clinical trial leads to a scientific breakthrough.
May 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Could Viagra, Cialis work largely by placebo effect?
Until the discovery of Viagra, men with erectile dysfunction were largely left with the impression that their sexual problems were all in their head.
Mar 26, 2020
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Medical research
Low doses of 'laughing gas' could be fast, effective treatment for severe depression
A new study at the University of Chicago Medicine and Washington University found that a single inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas was nearly as effective as 50% nitrous oxide at rapidly relieving symptoms of treatment-resistant ...
Jun 9, 2021
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Vaccination
Side effects mean your COVID-19 vaccine is working. But what if you don't have a reaction?
As millions now know from personal experience, the COVID-19 vaccines can cause temporary side effects. It's a good sign, as it suggests your immune system is paying attention, preparing you in case of infection with the coronavirus.
Mar 26, 2021
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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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Vaccination
How do we know the COVID vaccine won't have long-term side-effects?
As Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins this week, many people still have questions about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, both in the short and long term.
Feb 24, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers develop a small molecule that could make immunotherapy available to all cancer patients
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the University of Lisbon have jointly identified and synthesized a small molecule that could be a more accessible and effective alternative to an antibody that is successfully used to ...
Aug 8, 2022
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