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Researchers develop wireless light switch for targeted cancer therapy
A team of scientist have developed a way to wirelessly deliver light into deep regions of the body to activate light-sensitive drugs for photodynamic therapy...
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Pyridostigmine reverses paediatric complications of botulinum toxin therapy
Physicians have reported the first paediatric use of pyridostigmine to reverse complications from botulinum toxin therapy...
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Enzyme replacement therapy to treat alpha-mannosidosis
The EMA has recommended granting a marketing authorisation in the EU for Lamzede a long-term enzyme replacement therapy for alpha-mannosidosis...
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Miniaturised neural system developed for chronic local intracerebral drug delivery
Miniaturised system could be used to treat neurological disorders that affect specific brain regions...
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Cannabidiol may help to reduce seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Treatment with a pharmaceutical formulation of cannabidiol alongside other anti-epilepsy treatments helped to reduce the number of drop seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome...
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Nanoparticle vaccine offers universal protection against influenza
Researchers have developed a universal vaccine to combat influenza A viruses that produces long-lasting immunity...
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Combination chemotherapy may significantly improve treatment for glioblastoma
Addition of hydroxyurea to current chemotherapy significantly improved survival in animal models of glioblastoma...
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Fosmidomycin-piperaquine combination provides promising malaria treatment
An international research team has conducted successful phase II clinical tests of a new anti-malaria medication...
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BM32 vaccine developed against rhinitis
Researchers have shown that the synthetically manufactured vaccine BM32 relieves the symptoms of rhinitis...
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FDA approves new indication for Gilotrif in EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC
The FDA has approved a supplemental New Drug Application for Gilotrif for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer...
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Ozempic approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Health Canada has approved Ozempic to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when metformin is not tolerated or contraindicated...
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Drug capsule may allow weekly HIV treatment
Replacing daily pills with a weekly regimen could help patients stick to their dosing schedule...
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Propranolol delays tumour growth and increases survival when combined with immunotherapy
A common, inexpensive drug that is used to prevent heart attacks and lower blood pressure may also help melanoma patients live longer...
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Skin patch offers solution to antibiotic resistance
A new type of skin patch that administers drugs directly into the bloodstream is being tested as a possible answer to the antibiotic resistance crisis...
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Promacta receives Breakthrough Therapy designation for SAA
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Promacta for use in combination with standard immunosuppressive therapy for severe aplastic anaemia...
