A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasses that beam images directly to it. This helps people with a condition...
Scientists have found something interesting. Covid vaccines might help cancer patients live longer. This is not their main job. But they might boost the immune system. This can help fight tumors. The news came from a big meeting in Berlin. Researchers shared their findings. They looked at cancer patients. Some got Covid vaccines before treatment. Others did not. The...
Pancreatic cancer is a tough opponent. It's often caught late, leaving few treatment choices and a grim outlook. But there's hope. A new approach is mixing physical activity, good food, and pain control to help patients feel better. This isn't just any care plan; it's a high-tech, personalized one. Imagine a world where your doctor can keep an eye on you from afar. ...
Cancer research has taken a big step forward with a new approach to tackling tumors. Scientists have found a way to stop cancer cells from growing without hurting healthy ones. This is a big deal because many treatments today affect both healthy and cancerous cells, causing nasty side effects. The RAS gene is a key player in cell growth. When it mutates, it goes int...
China has been making big strides in the world of medicine. Since 2016, they've been approving new drugs at a faster pace. These drugs are called innovative because they are new and not sold anywhere else. The country's health authority, the NMPA, has been working hard to make sure these drugs get to the people who need them. Most of these new drugs are made in Chin...
Stroke recovery is a long and difficult process. Every small improvement can make a big difference. Levodopa, a medication often used for Parkinson's disease, might offer some hope. It works by increasing certain brain signals that control movement. This could be a big help for people recovering from strokes. However, the research is not conclusive. Some studies sho...
Cancer is a tricky foe, but scientists are making progress. A new vaccine called ELI-002 is showing promise in fighting back against pancreatic and colorectal cancers. This vaccine is special because it's designed to work for many people right away, not just one person at a time. The vaccine targets a common mutation called KRAS, which is often found in these types ...
In the world of COPD treatment, understanding what makes a therapy work is crucial. The ELLITHE trial took a deep dive into this by looking at how patients responded to a combination treatment involving fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. This mix, taken once a day through a single inhaler, showed promising results. The study focused on two key areas:...
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare condition that causes painful swelling. Two treatments, garadacimab and lanadelumab, were put to the test to see which one works better. Since there are no direct comparisons, researchers used a clever method called matching-adjusted indirect comparison (MAIC) to make an educated guess. Garadacimab was given once a month, while ...
Chordoma is a tough cancer to treat. It's rare, and doctors don't have many options. But there's a new drug called palbociclib that might help. Researchers tested palbociclib on people with advanced chordoma. They wanted to see if it could stop the cancer from growing. The results are promising. Palbociclib works by blocking certain proteins. These proteins help ca...