Mutated DNA Restored to Normal in Gene Therapy AdvanceA single infusion successfully corrected a mutated gene, marking a significant advancement in gene therapy.This precision targeting could revolutionize treatment for various genetic diseases.
Promising treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosisPRGN-2012 shows promise as a gene therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, potentially reducing the need for multiple surgeries.
Mutated DNA Restored to Normal in Gene Therapy AdvanceA single infusion successfully corrected a mutated gene, marking a significant advancement in gene therapy.This precision targeting could revolutionize treatment for various genetic diseases.
Promising treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosisPRGN-2012 shows promise as a gene therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, potentially reducing the need for multiple surgeries.
Lung Health Check pilot scheme aimed to detect cancer early launched in parts of DublinThe Lung Health Check pilot aims to improve early detection of lung cancer in high-risk individuals aged 55 to 74.
Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UKA 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 CenterTelehealth palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients yields similar quality of life as in-person care, providing a convenient alternative.
Lung Health Check pilot scheme aimed to detect cancer early launched in parts of DublinThe Lung Health Check pilot aims to improve early detection of lung cancer in high-risk individuals aged 55 to 74.
Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UKA 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 CenterTelehealth palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients yields similar quality of life as in-person care, providing a convenient alternative.
New hope for repairing eye damage once thought untreatable - Harvard GazetteStem cell therapy using cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cells effectively restores corneal surfaces in patients with previously untreatable injuries.
Just a smidgen of yellow-fever vaccine is enoughSmaller doses of the yellow-fever vaccine can effectively protect adults, challenging the previous standard dosage recommendations.
Doctors trial world's first vaccine against vomiting bug norovirusA groundbreaking clinical trial is underway for the world's first norovirus vaccine, aimed at reducing health and economic tolls linked to the virus.
Just a smidgen of yellow-fever vaccine is enoughSmaller doses of the yellow-fever vaccine can effectively protect adults, challenging the previous standard dosage recommendations.
Doctors trial world's first vaccine against vomiting bug norovirusA groundbreaking clinical trial is underway for the world's first norovirus vaccine, aimed at reducing health and economic tolls linked to the virus.
Anti-ageing jabs they can rejuvenate mice, but will they work on humans?Childhood cancer survivors age rapidly due to treatment side effects, facing chronic diseases earlier than their peers.
An omega-3 dose a day could slow ageing process, healthspan' trial findsA daily intake of omega-3 oils may significantly contribute to slowing the ageing process.Combination of omega-3, vitamin D, and exercise can improve healthspan in older adults.
Anti-ageing jabs they can rejuvenate mice, but will they work on humans?Childhood cancer survivors age rapidly due to treatment side effects, facing chronic diseases earlier than their peers.
An omega-3 dose a day could slow ageing process, healthspan' trial findsA daily intake of omega-3 oils may significantly contribute to slowing the ageing process.Combination of omega-3, vitamin D, and exercise can improve healthspan in older adults.
'Breakthrough' stem-cell patches strengthened a woman's failing heartMuscle patches grown from stem cells can repair a failing heart, showing potential in advanced heart failure treatment.
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.
Investigating New Treatments for Rare Skin Lymphomas - News CenterA novel fusion protein therapy shows promise as an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas in a recent clinical trial.
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.
Investigating New Treatments for Rare Skin Lymphomas - News CenterA novel fusion protein therapy shows promise as an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas in a recent clinical trial.
Elderberry juice shows benefits for weight management, metabolic healthElderberry juice may improve metabolic health and aid in weight management through beneficial changes to the gut microbiome and glucose regulation.
FDA's Rejection of MDMA Psychotherapy for Trauma Draws Criticism from Psychedelic ExpertsThe 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 JournalPsychopharmacology 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 ExpertsThe 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 JournalPsychopharmacology retracted papers on MDMA-assisted therapy due to unethical conduct at a study site.
Drug that melts away' tumours could replace surgery for bowel cancer, say doctorsPembrolizumab immunotherapy before surgery boosts bowel cancer cure rates, potentially replacing chemotherapy and surgery.
Combination Treatment Extends Survival in Advanced Bladder Cancer - News CenterImmunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.
Combination Therapy Does Not Extend Survival in Glioblastoma - News CenterCombination 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 doctorsPembrolizumab immunotherapy before surgery boosts bowel cancer cure rates, potentially replacing chemotherapy and surgery.
Combination Treatment Extends Survival in Advanced Bladder Cancer - News CenterImmunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.
Combination Therapy Does Not Extend Survival in Glioblastoma - News CenterCombination treatment of a PARP inhibitor and chemotherapy shows no survival benefit for glioblastoma patients compared to standard chemotherapy with placebo.
Intermittent Fasting Outperforms Diabetes Drugs In New StudyIntermittent 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 GazetteWegovy 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 DiabetesTirzepatide 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 yearWeight 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 StudyIntermittent 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 GazetteWegovy 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 DiabetesTirzepatide 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 yearWeight loss on Wegovy plateaus after 65 weeks but is maintained over 4 years with a significant difference from the placebo group.
Reducing pregnancy risk could be as easy as chewing gumChewing gum sweetened with xylitol is linked to a lower risk of preterm birth as per a clinical trial conducted in Malawi.
Clinical trial at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin challenges beliefs about Ozempic and other new obesity treatmentsGLP-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 cancerResearch 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 treatmentsGLP-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 cancerResearch aims to investigate potential health benefits of resveratrol in preventing bowel cancer.
Anti-obesity drug has life-changing benefits for arthritisSemaglutide, 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 FindsSemaglutide 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 arthritisSemaglutide, 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 FindsSemaglutide reduces risk of kidney complications, heart issues, and death in Type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease.
A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind PeopleThe experimental retinal implant enables some legally blind patients to read and recognize faces, markedly improving their quality of life.
Brain stimulation at home helps treat depression, long-term trial showsTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows promise as an effective home-based treatment for depression, particularly for those unresponsive to traditional therapies.
The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in KidsThe 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 EffectsNovo 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 reportersSafety Shot claims to be a groundbreaking remedy for hangovers, combining B vitamins, caffeine, and salt to lower blood alcohol content.
Combination Treatment Improves Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations - News CenterCombination 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 cancerA personalized experimental vaccine extended the lives of glioblastoma patients by up to 50% in a small trial.
Combination Treatment Improves Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations - News CenterCombination 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 cancerA personalized experimental vaccine extended the lives of glioblastoma patients by up to 50% in a small trial.
An Obesity Drug Prevents Covid Deaths, Study SuggestsWegovy 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 EnglandThe clinical trial on puberty blocking drugs in the UK has been delayed due to concerns about their safety and potential harm to patients.
Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer's cognitive decline, trial findsLiraglutide may slow brain volume loss in Alzheimer's patients. More research needed for confirmation.
New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African WomenTwice-yearly injection of lenacaprivir provided total protection against H.I.V. in a clinical trial in Africa.
Twice-a-year shot provides 100 percent HIV protection, study findsTwice-yearly injections of lenacapavir could prevent HIV infections, especially among young women in Africa.
New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African WomenTwice-yearly injection of lenacaprivir provided total protection against H.I.V. in a clinical trial in Africa.
Twice-a-year shot provides 100 percent HIV protection, study findsTwice-yearly injections of lenacapavir could prevent HIV infections, especially among young women in Africa.
Natural killer cells show their cancer-fighting worthNatural 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.
Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies - News CenterDaily immunotherapy via dermal patch reduced risks in children with cow's milk allergy.
Natural killer cells show their cancer-fighting worthNatural 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.
Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies - News CenterDaily immunotherapy via dermal patch reduced risks in children with cow's milk allergy.
I have Elon Musk's brain chip and can control computers with my mindThe 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 mindThe 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.
Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis-but no one knows whyPatients 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 CenterExperimental 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 whyPatients 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 CenterExperimental cancer drug pazopanib ineffective in kidney cancer recurrence prevention post-surgery.
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 AnxietyLSD, 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 yearsOral spray vaccine can prevent recurring UTIs for up to nine years54% of patients remained UTI-free for 9 years after using the vaccine.
$158,000 ALS drug pulled from market after failing in large clinical trialThe 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.
Interim analyses of a first-in-human phase 1/2 mRNA trial for propionic acidaemia - NaturePropionic 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.
Extremely impressive': melanoma jab trial results excite doctorsThe first personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma reduces risk significantly, showing promising results for cancer treatment.
Exploring CAR T-cell Therapy for Aggressive Follicular Lymphoma - News CenterCAR T-cell therapy shows effectiveness in treating aggressive follicular lymphoma, offering durable responses even after multiple treatments.
Combination Therapy Shows Promise in Subset of Breast Cancers - News CenterCombining trastuzumab and pertuzumab for metastatic breast cancer in the cerebrospinal fluid is showing promising results.
Extremely impressive': melanoma jab trial results excite doctorsThe first personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma reduces risk significantly, showing promising results for cancer treatment.
Exploring CAR T-cell Therapy for Aggressive Follicular Lymphoma - News CenterCAR T-cell therapy shows effectiveness in treating aggressive follicular lymphoma, offering durable responses even after multiple treatments.
Combination Therapy Shows Promise in Subset of Breast Cancers - News CenterCombining trastuzumab and pertuzumab for metastatic breast cancer in the cerebrospinal fluid is showing promising results.
An mRNA Melanoma Vaccine Shows PromiseModerna's mRNA technology shows promise in treating melanoma with positive results in a phase 2 study.
This Experimental Male Birth Control Works Even Better Than ExpectedMale hormonal birth control gel showed promising results in phase 2 clinical trial.
Utilizing Electronic Alerts to Help Control Blood Pressure - News CenterNudges from EHR improve hypertension management in CKD patients.
Nature's Synergy: Vitamin D and Curcumin Piperine Offer New Hope for Lupus PatientsA 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 StudyVitamin D supplementation in Crohn's disease management.
B Vitamins May Help Those with Artery Disease Walk Farther - News CenterVitamin B3 may improve walking distance in PAD patients.
Woman at Pittsburgh hospital becomes first to receive vaccine for early-stage breast cancerA 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 SufferersMelatonin shows promise in reducing frequency and severity of migraine attacks.
Walking brings huge benefits for low back painRegular 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 lymphomasA 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.
Novel Drug May Improve Oxygen Uptake in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - News CenterNovel cardiac myosin inhibitor drug improves oxygen uptake in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients.