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1 day ago

Could a common nasal spray help block Covid-19? What a new study shows

Amid the uncertainty surrounding eligibility for and access to the latest Covid-19 vaccine, a new study has found that a common nasal spray could help prevent infection. This randomized placebo-controlled trial examined the effectiveness of the nasal spray azelastine in preventing Covid-19 infection, as published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine on September 2. Researchers concluded that the chance of developing Covid-19 was about three times lower in the azelastine group compared with the placebo group.
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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Doctors trial 100 blood test that could transform how NHS detects Alzheimer's

A £100 blood test is being trialed in UK memory clinics to speed accurate Alzheimer's diagnosis and prepare the NHS for emerging early-stage treatments.
Public health
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Pfizer says this season's COVID shot boosts immune responses fourfold

Updated Pfizer-BioNTech 2025-2026 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosted neutralizing antibodies at least fourfold in older adults and people with underlying medical conditions.
#neuralink
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Medicine

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into 2 quadriplegic Canadian patients as part of clinical trial | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
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Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into 2 quadriplegic Canadian patients as part of clinical trial | CBC News

fromNature
1 week ago

Diabetes drug shows anti-ageing effects on chromsomes

Treatment with henagliflozin is linked to an increase in the length of telomeres, chromosomal caps that shorten over time.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay

A single high dose (100–200 µg) of LSD rapidly reduces anxiety and depression in generalized anxiety disorder, with effects lasting up to 12 weeks.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Whatever happened to ... the race to cure HIV? There's promising news

A South African clinical trial produced a likely HIV cure in one young woman, demonstrating potential for cure research on the African continent.
Mental health
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Why nurturing the gut microbiota could resolve depression and anxiety

Faecal microbiota transplantation provides potential relief for severe depression in individuals unresponsive to traditional treatments.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Trial gives hope to children suffering from painful skin condition

"Gabrielius did really well on the trial. His wounds healed quicker, and his skin was less red and inflamed. His skin was also less itchy which also reduced him scratching."
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Penile cancer medical trial 'gave me two more years'

Eddie Baker, 83, revealed that participation in the EPIC clinical trial for penile cancer, involving immunotherapy and chemotherapy, may have extended his life by two years.
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Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

You Can Get 4 Years of Free Wine to Help Scientists Study the Effects of Moderate Drinking

The University of Navarra is conducting a clinical trial to assess the health effects of moderate alcohol consumption versus complete abstention.
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

CAR T Cell Therapy Trial Shows Promise in Fighting Solid Tumors

As we have seen with the recent clinical trial results, CAR T cells have shown potential in treating solid tumors, an area previously less responsive to this technology.
Cancer
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Now I do weight training': how exercise helped one patient stay free of cancer

Structured exercise can significantly reduce mortality and recurrence rates in cancer patients.
#immunotherapy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Cancer

Gift of life': experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough

An immunotherapy drug can significantly prolong head and neck cancer remission, offering a major advancement in current treatment methods.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Cancer

Breakthrough cancer drug doubles survival in trial

An immunotherapy drug shows promise in extending survival for patients with advanced head and neck cancer, according to a clinical trial.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gift of life': experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough

An immunotherapy drug can significantly prolong head and neck cancer remission, offering a major advancement in current treatment methods.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Breakthrough cancer drug doubles survival in trial

An immunotherapy drug shows promise in extending survival for patients with advanced head and neck cancer, according to a clinical trial.
Mental health
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

UC San Francisco's psilocybin therapy shows promise for Parkinson's patients

Psilocybin therapy has shown significant promise in improving the mental health of Parkinson's Disease patients.
#migraine
Alternative medicine
fromNature
4 months ago

Migraine drug is first to tackle debilitating early symptoms

Ubrogepant alleviates non-headache migraine symptoms such as fatigue and light sensitivity, potentially aiding early treatment.
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Is the cure for slowing Alzheimer's a vitamin? Benfotiamine trials underway in South Florida

Participants will either get benfotiamine or a placebo pill, and researchers will follow them for 18 months, taking regular brain scans and blood tests.
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Daily peanut exposure can desensitise allergic adults, study suggests

New research indicates adults with severe peanut allergies can be desensitised through gradual exposure, enhancing their quality of life.
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