Immunology
Why getting healthy can seem worse than getting sick
A new article in The Quarterly Review of Biology helps explain why the immune system often makes us worse while trying to make us well.
Mar 20, 2012
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Medical research
Bioethicist calls out unproven and unlicensed 'stem cell treatments' for COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third month, businesses in the United States are marketing unlicensed and unproven stem-cell-based "therapies" and exosome products that claim to prevent or treat the disease. In Cell Stem ...
May 7, 2020
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Medical economics
Waiver war at WTO over Covid jab IP rights
The World Trade Organization faces calls led by India and South Africa to waive intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines—a notion fiercely rejected by pharmaceutical giants and their host countries.
Mar 1, 2021
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Radiology & Imaging
Imaging uncovers secrets of medicine's mysterious ivory manikins
Little is known about the origins of manikins—small anatomical sculptures thought to be used by doctors four centuries ago—but now advanced imaging techniques have offered a revealing glimpse inside these captivating ...
Nov 27, 2019
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Health
Scam awareness found to be best defense for older adults facing fraudster phone calls
Research led by Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, has looked into the susceptibility of older adults to scammers. In a paper, "Vulnerability of Older Adults to Government Impersonation ...
Other
Pfizer expects to complete purchase of Seagen on Thursday
Pfizer announced Tuesday that it expects to complete this week its $43 billion acquisition of cancer-focused biotech company Seagen after clearing key regulatory hurdles.
Dec 12, 2023
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Genetics
New legal model proposed to counter red tape, boost participation in DNA sample research
Healthy people who contribute DNA samples for medical research see their relationship with researchers as sharing a trade secret, rather than participation in traditional medical research, according to a new study.
Apr 18, 2011
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Medications
Drug firm GSK fined $2.6 million for collusion
South Korea's anti-trust agency has fined drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline three billion won ($2.6 million) for conspiring with a Seoul rival over the sale of drugs, an official said Monday.
Oct 24, 2011
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Cardiology
Heart health research of 9/11 survivors slowly realized, 17 years later
Back when Charlie Wilson was an avid runner, the only flutter he ever felt in his chest came from indigestion.
Sep 5, 2018
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Genetics
Who does (and doesn't) want a DNA ancestry test?
At-home DNA testing kits may be the latest fad, but according to new research by Stanford sociologists, not everyone is keen to find out whether they are related to the British royal family or a Neanderthal.
Feb 11, 2019
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