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FDA's Rejection of MDMA Psychotherapy for Trauma Draws Criticism from Psychedelic Experts

The FDA did not approve MDMA for PTSD therapy, requiring an additional clinical trial.

Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.

The FDA has authorized a clinical trial on marijuana's effectiveness for PTSD, marking a significant policy shift towards recognizing its therapeutic uses.

Three Studies of MDMA Treatment Retracted by Scientific Journal

Psychopharmacology retracted papers on MDMA-assisted therapy due to unethical conduct at a study site.

FDA's Rejection of MDMA Psychotherapy for Trauma Draws Criticism from Psychedelic Experts

The FDA did not approve MDMA for PTSD therapy, requiring an additional clinical trial.

Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.

The FDA has authorized a clinical trial on marijuana's effectiveness for PTSD, marking a significant policy shift towards recognizing its therapeutic uses.

Three Studies of MDMA Treatment Retracted by Scientific Journal

Psychopharmacology retracted papers on MDMA-assisted therapy due to unethical conduct at a study site.
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#chemotherapy

Drug that melts away' tumours could replace surgery for bowel cancer, say doctors

Pembrolizumab immunotherapy before surgery boosts bowel cancer cure rates, potentially replacing chemotherapy and surgery.

New cervical cancer treatment regime cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%'

New treatment for cervical cancer reduces risk of dying by 40%, marking a significant breakthrough in the last 25 years of medical research.

Combination Treatment Extends Survival in Advanced Bladder Cancer - News Center

Immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.

New treatment improves outcomes for children with rare cancer

A new treatment combining anti-tumour drugs with chemotherapy shows promise in improving the chances of patients with neuroblastoma, a rare form of children's cancer.
The clinical trial found that patients who received the drug had better one-year progression-free survival rates compared to the control group.

Combination Therapy Does Not Extend Survival in Glioblastoma - News Center

Combination treatment of a PARP inhibitor and chemotherapy shows no survival benefit for glioblastoma patients compared to standard chemotherapy with placebo.

Drug that melts away' tumours could replace surgery for bowel cancer, say doctors

Pembrolizumab immunotherapy before surgery boosts bowel cancer cure rates, potentially replacing chemotherapy and surgery.

New cervical cancer treatment regime cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%'

New treatment for cervical cancer reduces risk of dying by 40%, marking a significant breakthrough in the last 25 years of medical research.

Combination Treatment Extends Survival in Advanced Bladder Cancer - News Center

Immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.

New treatment improves outcomes for children with rare cancer

A new treatment combining anti-tumour drugs with chemotherapy shows promise in improving the chances of patients with neuroblastoma, a rare form of children's cancer.
The clinical trial found that patients who received the drug had better one-year progression-free survival rates compared to the control group.

Combination Therapy Does Not Extend Survival in Glioblastoma - News Center

Combination treatment of a PARP inhibitor and chemotherapy shows no survival benefit for glioblastoma patients compared to standard chemotherapy with placebo.
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#weight-loss

Intermittent Fasting Outperforms Diabetes Drugs In New Study

Intermittent fasting may control blood sugar effectively for Type 2 diabetes compared to standard medications, showing potential for managing diabetes through dietary changes.

Weight-loss drug linked to fewer COVID deaths - Harvard Gazette

Wegovy significantly reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and COVID-19-related complications in overweight individuals.

Mounjaro Appears to Be Extremely Effective at Preventing Diabetes

Tirzepatide may reduce diabetes risk by 94% and help in weight loss for high-risk individuals.

Long-term Wegovy study finds weight loss plateaus a little after a year

Weight loss on Wegovy plateaus after 65 weeks but is maintained over 4 years with a significant difference from the placebo group.

Intermittent Fasting Outperforms Diabetes Drugs In New Study

Intermittent fasting may control blood sugar effectively for Type 2 diabetes compared to standard medications, showing potential for managing diabetes through dietary changes.

Weight-loss drug linked to fewer COVID deaths - Harvard Gazette

Wegovy significantly reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and COVID-19-related complications in overweight individuals.

Mounjaro Appears to Be Extremely Effective at Preventing Diabetes

Tirzepatide may reduce diabetes risk by 94% and help in weight loss for high-risk individuals.

Long-term Wegovy study finds weight loss plateaus a little after a year

Weight loss on Wegovy plateaus after 65 weeks but is maintained over 4 years with a significant difference from the placebo group.
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Reducing pregnancy risk could be as easy as chewing gum

Chewing gum sweetened with xylitol is linked to a lower risk of preterm birth as per a clinical trial conducted in Malawi.
#health-research

Clinical trial at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin challenges beliefs about Ozempic and other new obesity treatments

GLP-1 medications significantly boost metabolic activity and contribute to weight loss, contradicting the belief that they merely suppress appetite.

UK trial to assess if red grape chemical can prevent bowel cancer

Research aims to investigate potential health benefits of resveratrol in preventing bowel cancer.

Clinical trial at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin challenges beliefs about Ozempic and other new obesity treatments

GLP-1 medications significantly boost metabolic activity and contribute to weight loss, contradicting the belief that they merely suppress appetite.

UK trial to assess if red grape chemical can prevent bowel cancer

Research aims to investigate potential health benefits of resveratrol in preventing bowel cancer.
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#semaglutide

Anti-obesity drug has life-changing benefits for arthritis

Semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, effectively reduces pain from obesity-related knee arthritis, enhancing mobility for participants in a clinical trial.

Semaglutide So Effective at Treating Arthritis That Patients Were "More or Less Were Treated Out of the Study"

Ozempic's active ingredient, semaglutide, shows remarkable effectiveness for treating knee arthritis, with some patients no longer needing treatment by trial's end.

Ozempic Cuts Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease Complications, Study Finds

Semaglutide reduces risk of kidney complications, heart issues, and death in Type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease.

Anti-obesity drug has life-changing benefits for arthritis

Semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, effectively reduces pain from obesity-related knee arthritis, enhancing mobility for participants in a clinical trial.

Semaglutide So Effective at Treating Arthritis That Patients Were "More or Less Were Treated Out of the Study"

Ozempic's active ingredient, semaglutide, shows remarkable effectiveness for treating knee arthritis, with some patients no longer needing treatment by trial's end.

Ozempic Cuts Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease Complications, Study Finds

Semaglutide reduces risk of kidney complications, heart issues, and death in Type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease.
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A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People

The experimental retinal implant enables some legally blind patients to read and recognize faces, markedly improving their quality of life.
#moderna

An mRNA Melanoma Vaccine Shows Promise

Moderna's mRNA technology shows promise in treating melanoma with positive results in a phase 2 study.

Doctors trial world's first vaccine against vomiting bug norovirus

A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway for the world's first norovirus vaccine, aimed at reducing health and economic tolls linked to the virus.

An mRNA Melanoma Vaccine Shows Promise

Moderna's mRNA technology shows promise in treating melanoma with positive results in a phase 2 study.

Doctors trial world's first vaccine against vomiting bug norovirus

A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway for the world's first norovirus vaccine, aimed at reducing health and economic tolls linked to the virus.
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Brain stimulation at home helps treat depression, long-term trial shows

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows promise as an effective home-based treatment for depression, particularly for those unresponsive to traditional therapies.
#lung-cancer

Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK

A new mRNA vaccine for lung cancer could revolutionize treatment by teaching the immune system to target cancer cells specifically.

Virtual Palliative Care Outcomes Similar to In-Person, Study Finds - News Center

Telehealth palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients yields similar quality of life as in-person care, providing a convenient alternative.

Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK

A new mRNA vaccine for lung cancer could revolutionize treatment by teaching the immune system to target cancer cells specifically.

Virtual Palliative Care Outcomes Similar to In-Person, Study Finds - News Center

Telehealth palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients yields similar quality of life as in-person care, providing a convenient alternative.
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The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in Kids

The clinical trial aims to evaluate larazotide's effect on young patients with detectable Covid-19 spike protein, focusing on intestinal permeability and symptom improvement.

Novo Nordisk's New Weight Loss Drug Shows Ominous Psychiatric Side Effects

Novo Nordisk's new weight loss drug monlunabant shows promising results but raises concerns due to increased risk of psychiatric side effects compared to placebo.

How scientifically proven anti-hangover drink worked on our reporters

Safety Shot claims to be a groundbreaking remedy for hangovers, combining B vitamins, caffeine, and salt to lower blood alcohol content.
#cancer-research

Combination Treatment Improves Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations - News Center

Combination therapy improves progression-free survival for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with specific genetic mutations compared to individual therapies.
Results indicate that combining abiraterone/prednisone with olaparib is more effective than use of either agent alone.

An experimental vaccine increases survival rates by up to 50% in four people with highly-aggressive brain cancer

A personalized experimental vaccine extended the lives of glioblastoma patients by up to 50% in a small trial.

Breast cancer drug may help thousands more women than previously thought

Immunotherapy drug Keytruda could benefit more women with breast cancer
Study suggests Keytruda's effectiveness for different types of breast cancer

Combination Treatment Improves Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations - News Center

Combination therapy improves progression-free survival for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with specific genetic mutations compared to individual therapies.
Results indicate that combining abiraterone/prednisone with olaparib is more effective than use of either agent alone.

An experimental vaccine increases survival rates by up to 50% in four people with highly-aggressive brain cancer

A personalized experimental vaccine extended the lives of glioblastoma patients by up to 50% in a small trial.

Breast cancer drug may help thousands more women than previously thought

Immunotherapy drug Keytruda could benefit more women with breast cancer
Study suggests Keytruda's effectiveness for different types of breast cancer
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An Obesity Drug Prevents Covid Deaths, Study Suggests

Wegovy significantly reduces the risk of death from Covid-19 among users, highlighting its potential additional benefits beyond weight loss.

Delayed puberty blocker clinical trial to start next year in England

The clinical trial on puberty blocking drugs in the UK has been delayed due to concerns about their safety and potential harm to patients.
#alzheimers-disease

Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer's cognitive decline, trial finds

Liraglutide may slow brain volume loss in Alzheimer's patients. More research needed for confirmation.

Biogen Abandons Its Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm

Biogen is abandoning its ownership rights to the Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm, after it failed to gain traction in the market.
The decision to abandon Aduhelm comes after the drug faced criticism for its weak evidence of efficacy, high price, and safety risks.

Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer's cognitive decline, trial finds

Liraglutide may slow brain volume loss in Alzheimer's patients. More research needed for confirmation.

Biogen Abandons Its Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm

Biogen is abandoning its ownership rights to the Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm, after it failed to gain traction in the market.
The decision to abandon Aduhelm comes after the drug faced criticism for its weak evidence of efficacy, high price, and safety risks.
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#medical-breakthrough

Twice-a-year shot provides 100 percent HIV protection, study finds

Twice-yearly injections of lenacapavir could prevent HIV infections, especially among young women in Africa.

Gene therapy hailed as medical magic wand' for hereditary swelling disorder

A groundbreaking gene therapy has provided a permanent cure for patients with hereditary angioedema, a rare and debilitating disease.
Patients in the first human trial of the therapy experienced a dramatic improvement in their symptoms and were able to come off long-term medication.

Twice-a-year shot provides 100 percent HIV protection, study finds

Twice-yearly injections of lenacapavir could prevent HIV infections, especially among young women in Africa.

Gene therapy hailed as medical magic wand' for hereditary swelling disorder

A groundbreaking gene therapy has provided a permanent cure for patients with hereditary angioedema, a rare and debilitating disease.
Patients in the first human trial of the therapy experienced a dramatic improvement in their symptoms and were able to come off long-term medication.
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#immunotherapy

Natural killer cells show their cancer-fighting worth

Natural killer (NK) cells from umbilical-cord blood show promise as a potentially effective and less side-effect-prone alternative to T-cell therapies for blood cancer treatment.

First UK patients receive experimental messenger RNA cancer therapy

A new trial at Hammersmith hospital in west London is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of mRNA therapy in treating melanoma, lung cancer, and other solid tumors.
mRNA therapy works by presenting tumor markers to the patient's immune system, helping it recognize and fight cancer cells.

Treating Skin Cancer Without Risking Transplanted Kidneys in Organ Recipients - News Center

Immunosuppressants and immunotherapy alone may not prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients with skin cancer.
Transplant recipients face higher risk for skin cancer and limited treatment options due to potential rejection from traditional therapies.

Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies - News Center

Daily immunotherapy via dermal patch reduced risks in children with cow's milk allergy.

Natural killer cells show their cancer-fighting worth

Natural killer (NK) cells from umbilical-cord blood show promise as a potentially effective and less side-effect-prone alternative to T-cell therapies for blood cancer treatment.

First UK patients receive experimental messenger RNA cancer therapy

A new trial at Hammersmith hospital in west London is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of mRNA therapy in treating melanoma, lung cancer, and other solid tumors.
mRNA therapy works by presenting tumor markers to the patient's immune system, helping it recognize and fight cancer cells.

Treating Skin Cancer Without Risking Transplanted Kidneys in Organ Recipients - News Center

Immunosuppressants and immunotherapy alone may not prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients with skin cancer.
Transplant recipients face higher risk for skin cancer and limited treatment options due to potential rejection from traditional therapies.

Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies - News Center

Daily immunotherapy via dermal patch reduced risks in children with cow's milk allergy.
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#medical-innovation

I have Elon Musk's brain chip and can control computers with my mind

The first patient with Neuralink's brain chip found the experience 'amazing' despite technical hurdles.

A rare voice box transplant helped a Mass. man with cancer speak again. He retained his Boston accent.

Rare larynx transplant restores voice for cancer patient.

I have Elon Musk's brain chip and can control computers with my mind

The first patient with Neuralink's brain chip found the experience 'amazing' despite technical hurdles.

A rare voice box transplant helped a Mass. man with cancer speak again. He retained his Boston accent.

Rare larynx transplant restores voice for cancer patient.
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#quality-of-life

Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis-but no one knows why

Patients with tetraplegia can regain hand and arm function with non-invasive electrical stimulation therapy, potentially offering life-changing improvements.

Cancer Drug Trial Provides Lessons for Future - News Center

Experimental cancer drug pazopanib ineffective in kidney cancer recurrence prevention post-surgery.

Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis-but no one knows why

Patients with tetraplegia can regain hand and arm function with non-invasive electrical stimulation therapy, potentially offering life-changing improvements.

Cancer Drug Trial Provides Lessons for Future - News Center

Experimental cancer drug pazopanib ineffective in kidney cancer recurrence prevention post-surgery.
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Will This Antiquated Gynecological Tool Get an Upgrade?

A new device called Carevix, using suction to grasp the cervix, aims to reduce pain during IUD insertion, addressing a common barrier for women.

LSD - Yes, LSD - Shows Promising Results For Treating Anxiety

LSD, once marketed for various conditions, is now showing promise in treating general anxiety disorder with a single dose, as proven by a recent clinical trial.

Groundbreaking' UTI vaccine could stop infections for nine years

Oral spray vaccine can prevent recurring UTIs for up to nine years
54% of patients remained UTI-free for 9 years after using the vaccine.
#als-treatment

A.L.S. Drug Relyvrio Fails Clinical Trial and May Be Withdrawn From the Market

FDA-approved ALS treatment Relyvrio failed a large clinical trial.
Results showed the treatment did not work better than a placebo.

$158,000 ALS drug pulled from market after failing in large clinical trial

The drug Relyvrio, approved for ALS treatment, did not show benefits in a clinical trial and is being pulled from the market.
The FDA approved Relyvrio despite shaky data, and the drug's failure highlights the need for more effective ALS treatments.

A.L.S. Drug Relyvrio Fails Clinical Trial and May Be Withdrawn From the Market

FDA-approved ALS treatment Relyvrio failed a large clinical trial.
Results showed the treatment did not work better than a placebo.

$158,000 ALS drug pulled from market after failing in large clinical trial

The drug Relyvrio, approved for ALS treatment, did not show benefits in a clinical trial and is being pulled from the market.
The FDA approved Relyvrio despite shaky data, and the drug's failure highlights the need for more effective ALS treatments.
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Interim analyses of a first-in-human phase 1/2 mRNA trial for propionic acidaemia - Nature

Propionic acidemia is a rare disorder with potentially life-threatening metabolic decompensation events.
mRNA-3927 therapy showed promising results in reducing the risk of metabolic decompensation events in participants.
#car-t-cell-therapy

Exploring CAR T-cell Therapy for Aggressive Follicular Lymphoma - News Center

CAR T-cell therapy shows effectiveness in treating aggressive follicular lymphoma, offering durable responses even after multiple treatments.

A promising glioblastoma clinical trial: Cancer researchers say tumors dramatically shrunk

Novel cell therapy shrinks glioblastoma tumors dramatically
CAR-T cell therapy shows promising results in Phase 1 trial

Cellular Therapy Increases Survival in Recurring B-cell Lymphoma - News Center

CAR T-cell therapy shows strong safety in treating B-cell lymphoma.
Personalized cellular therapy demonstrates improved overall survival in patients.

Exploring CAR T-cell Therapy for Aggressive Follicular Lymphoma - News Center

CAR T-cell therapy shows effectiveness in treating aggressive follicular lymphoma, offering durable responses even after multiple treatments.

A promising glioblastoma clinical trial: Cancer researchers say tumors dramatically shrunk

Novel cell therapy shrinks glioblastoma tumors dramatically
CAR-T cell therapy shows promising results in Phase 1 trial

Cellular Therapy Increases Survival in Recurring B-cell Lymphoma - News Center

CAR T-cell therapy shows strong safety in treating B-cell lymphoma.
Personalized cellular therapy demonstrates improved overall survival in patients.
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Evaluating Outcomes of Extended Thrombolytic Therapy for Ischemic Stroke - News Center

Thrombolytic therapy beyond 4.5 hours post-stroke doesn't improve outcomes.
Study tested tenecteplase in longer time frame for specific stroke cases.

Trial offers hope for millions that jab could prevent rheumatoid arthritis

Scientists have found that an existing drug for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) called abatacept could help prevent the onset of the disease.
The drug works by targeting the cause of inflammation, and a clinical trial found that it was effective in preventing RA in those at risk.

New eczema drug trial recruits Walsall patient, NHS trust says

A trial is underway for a new drug to treat eczema
The trial is looking at the drug LEO 138559 for the treatment of moderate to severe eczema

Ex-Pfizer Employee Convicted for Insider Trades Ahead of Positive Paxlovid Data

A former Pfizer employee has been convicted of insider trading after buying options in the company's stock prior to the announcement of positive Covid-19 drug data.
The employee, Amit Dagar, was a senior statistical program lead for the clinical trial of Pfizer's drug Paxlovid, which showed an 89% reduction in hospitalization or death compared to a placebo.

What We Know About Multivitamins and Memory

Taking a daily multivitamin may benefit memory and cognitive function in older adults.
Experts caution that the benefits are small and may not translate to significant improvements in daily life.
#treatment-options

Novel Drug May Improve Oxygen Uptake in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - News Center

Novel cardiac myosin inhibitor drug improves oxygen uptake in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients.

Magnetic Seizure Therapy as Effective as Electroconvulsive Therapy for Treating Depression

Major depression affects millions of adults in the US and current treatments don't work for everyone.
Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) is being studied as a potential treatment with fewer memory and cognitive side effects than electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Novel Drug May Improve Oxygen Uptake in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - News Center

Novel cardiac myosin inhibitor drug improves oxygen uptake in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients.

Magnetic Seizure Therapy as Effective as Electroconvulsive Therapy for Treating Depression

Major depression affects millions of adults in the US and current treatments don't work for everyone.
Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) is being studied as a potential treatment with fewer memory and cognitive side effects than electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
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Defying fate, woman with early-onset Alzheimer's gene joins new drug trial at Park Ridge hospital

Heather Mejia carried a rare genetic mutation for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease and chose to participate in a clinical trial to study potential treatments for the disease.
Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease affects fewer than 1% of people with Alzheimer's and those with a family history have a 50% chance of inheriting the mutation.
The clinical trial at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital aims to delay the onset of symptoms for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease.

The First Crispr Medicine Is Now Approved in the US

Casgevy uses Crispr technology to modify patients' cells and produce healthy hemoglobin.
Casgevy has shown promising results in a clinical trial, with 29 out of 31 patients being free of pain crises for at least a year.

Calif. researchers think they know why red wine causes headaches

Red wine headaches may be caused by the buildup of a toxin called acetaldehyde, triggered by the presence of quercetin in the wine.
Migraine sufferers and those prone to headaches are more likely to experience red wine headaches.
Grape varietals grown in high sun exposure have higher levels of quercetin, but fermentation and aging also play a role.

Afternoon Briefing: Woman with early-onset Alzheimer's gene joins drug trial at Park Ridge hospital

Developers of the Old Post Office faced challenges, including the need for running water.
Heather Mejia enrolled in a clinical trial for early onset Alzheimer's disease.
A fossil skeleton, known as Sue, was discovered on a property in South Dakota and sold for $7.6 million.

Defying fate, woman with early-onset Alzheimer's gene joins new drug trial at Park Ridge hospital

Heather Mejia carried a rare genetic mutation for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease and chose to participate in a clinical trial to study potential treatments for the disease.
Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease affects fewer than 1% of people with Alzheimer's and those with a family history have a 50% chance of inheriting the mutation.
The clinical trial at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital aims to delay the onset of symptoms for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease.

The First Crispr Medicine Is Now Approved in the US

Casgevy uses Crispr technology to modify patients' cells and produce healthy hemoglobin.
Casgevy has shown promising results in a clinical trial, with 29 out of 31 patients being free of pain crises for at least a year.

Calif. researchers think they know why red wine causes headaches

Red wine headaches may be caused by the buildup of a toxin called acetaldehyde, triggered by the presence of quercetin in the wine.
Migraine sufferers and those prone to headaches are more likely to experience red wine headaches.
Grape varietals grown in high sun exposure have higher levels of quercetin, but fermentation and aging also play a role.

Afternoon Briefing: Woman with early-onset Alzheimer's gene joins drug trial at Park Ridge hospital

Developers of the Old Post Office faced challenges, including the need for running water.
Heather Mejia enrolled in a clinical trial for early onset Alzheimer's disease.
A fossil skeleton, known as Sue, was discovered on a property in South Dakota and sold for $7.6 million.
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Novel Brain Implant May Give Cognitive Boost For Common Brain Injury

Advancements in brain implants are providing therapeutic answers for patients with traumatic brain injuries.
A small clinical trial showed that deep-brain stimulation with implanted electrodes led to cognitive improvement in individuals with brain injuries.

Vitamin D recommended levels should be 10x higher: new report

Vitamin D is critical for our health, including bone and teeth health, inflammation regulation, and immune system support.
The current US recommended dietary allowance of vitamin D may be too low, especially for people with heart problems.
Preliminary results from an ongoing clinical trial suggest that many people need significant levels of vitamin D supplements to reach optimal levels for heart health.

The CRISPR Era Is Here

Gene-editing technology CRISPR has successfully treated a patient with sickle-cell disease, providing hope for future treatments.
The treatment resulted in the patient living virtually symptom-free, with 29 out of 30 eligible patients experiencing zero pain crises after treatment.
#cancer-treatment

Extremely impressive': melanoma jab trial results excite doctors

The first personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma reduces risk significantly, showing promising results for cancer treatment.

Combination Therapy Shows Promise in Subset of Breast Cancers - News Center

Combining trastuzumab and pertuzumab for metastatic breast cancer in the cerebrospinal fluid is showing promising results.

Extremely impressive': melanoma jab trial results excite doctors

The first personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma reduces risk significantly, showing promising results for cancer treatment.

Combination Therapy Shows Promise in Subset of Breast Cancers - News Center

Combining trastuzumab and pertuzumab for metastatic breast cancer in the cerebrospinal fluid is showing promising results.
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This Experimental Male Birth Control Works Even Better Than Expected

Male hormonal birth control gel showed promising results in phase 2 clinical trial.

Utilizing Electronic Alerts to Help Control Blood Pressure - News Center

Nudges from EHR improve hypertension management in CKD patients.

Nature's Synergy: Vitamin D and Curcumin Piperine Offer New Hope for Lupus Patients

A natural combination therapy using curcumin-piperine and vitamin D may induce clinical remission in SLE patients.

High-Dose Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Crohn's Disease Management: Promising Results from a Pilot Study

Vitamin D supplementation in Crohn's disease management.

B Vitamins May Help Those with Artery Disease Walk Farther - News Center

Vitamin B3 may improve walking distance in PAD patients.

Woman at Pittsburgh hospital becomes first to receive vaccine for early-stage breast cancer

A newly developed vaccine for early-stage breast cancer, given in three doses, aims to prevent progression of the disease.

Melatonin: A Beacon of Hope for Migraine Sufferers

Melatonin shows promise in reducing frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African Women

Twice-yearly injection of lenacaprivir provided total protection against H.I.V. in a clinical trial in Africa.

Walking brings huge benefits for low back pain

Regular walking can significantly reduce the recurrence of low back pain, offering a cost-effective and accessible intervention for prevention.

Five-drug combination targets aggressive B-cell lymphomas

A non-chemotherapy treatment regimen called ViPOR is achieving full remissions for some patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Combination targets multiple molecular pathways crucial for tumor survival.
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