Magdeburg researchers discover a new mechanism of cancer immune defense Modern immunotherapies boost the body’s own defenses against cancer. They activate killer T cells of the immune system that can specifically recognize and destroy cancer cells. In many patients, however,…
New anti-coagulants may help treat sepsis and COVID-19 Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have just discovered that the drug dimethylfumarate can block blood clotting during infection, offering hope that it could be used to treat a number of conditions, such…
For resistant breast cancers, two drugs may be better than one Cancer cells are even smarter than scientists previously believed, according to new CU Boulder research. When these cells are confronted with potent new drugs called CDK2 inhibitors, which are…
First-Of-Its-Kind Head-to-Head Clinical Trial Reaffirms the Efficacy of Emgality in Episodic Migraine Prevention Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced results of the CHALLENGE-MIG clinical trial of Emgality® (galcanezumab-gnlm) and Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant orally disintegrating tablet), the first and only trial of its…
Scientists discover small RNA that regulates bacterial infection People with weakened immune systems are at constant risk of infection. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common environmental bacterium, can colonize different body parts, such as the lungs, leading to persistent, chronic infections that…
Taurine may be a key to longer and healthier life A deficiency of taurine – a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods – is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led…
WHO launches a single-source repository on drug dependence information The repository, from WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD), is an important resource for health professionals, drug policy experts and policy-makers, as many of the substances reviewed by ECDD have otherwise…
New blood biomarker can predict if cognitively healthy elderly will develop Alzheimer’s disease Why do some people develop Alzheimer’s disease while others don’t? And, even more puzzlingly, why do many individuals whose brains are chock-full of toxic amyloid aggregates –…
Multivitamin improves memory in older adults, study finds Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led by researchers at Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital “Cognitive aging is a top health concern…
Capturing transporter structure paves the way for drug development Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center studied the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer and immunity. They captured six…
EUROPEAN STUDY FINDS THE ABBOTT CARDIOMEMS SENSOR RESULTS IN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AND 44% REDUCTION IN HEART FAILURE HOSPITALIZATIONS New data presented from an investigator-sponsored European trial found managing indicated1 heart failure patients with Abbott’s CardioMEMS™ HF System resulted in a significant1 improvement…
GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus older adult vaccine candidate gains positive European Medicines Agency CHMP opinion GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion by…