Prostate cancer is a big deal. It's a major health problem that hits a lot of people. The search for better treatments is always on. One exciting development is a unique drug combination. This mix includes a targeted radioactive material and a specific inhibitor. The radioactive material is called lutetium-177-PSMA. It's not your average radioactive stuff. Thi...
Cancer treatment has seen a major shift in recent years. The focus is now on precision oncology. This approach uses detailed information about a patient's tumor to create a personalized treatment plan. It is becoming a standard way to care for cancer patients. The cost of testing tumors has dropped significantly. This means more patients can access these advance...
Leishmaniasis is a sneaky parasite that causes a lot of trouble around the world. It is a big problem for global health, but we do not have many good treatments for it. Researchers are working on a new drug called DNDI-6174. This drug is special because it can be taken by mouth. It is still being tested, but it shows promise in fighting leishmaniasis. To test this d...
The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a significant shift. Platform technologies are opening up new avenues for innovation in various medical fields. These technologies are not just about creating new drugs. They are about changing how drugs are developed, tested, and brought to market. Traditional methods of assessing the value of these technologies are falling ...
The world of genetic medicine is advancing rapidly, but not everyone is benefiting equally. People like Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, who has a rare form of cystic fibrosis, are often left behind. This disease, the most common fatal genetic condition in the U. S. , affects around 40, 000 Americans. However, Kramer-Golinkoff's specific genetic mutation means that the medica...
The world of medicine is changing fast. One big change is how drugs are developed. This process is getting a major upgrade thanks to something called Integrated Evidence Planning. It is a smart way to make sure that the evidence gathered during drug development meets the needs of regulators, doctors, and patients. Drug development is a complex process. It involv...
Drugs are designed to heal, but sometimes, they can harm. This is especially true when it comes to idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury, or iDILI. This condition is tricky. It does not affect everyone who takes a certain medication. It is unpredictable. It can cause serious health problems. It can even stop a promising drug from ever reaching patients. The liver ...
The battle against COVID-19 has led to some clever tricks. One such trick is a new way to watch a key protein in the virus. This protein is called Mpro. It is super important for the virus to make copies of itself. Because it is so important, scientists are always on the lookout for ways to stop it. This is where the new trick comes in. It uses something called phyco...
Drug development has always been a complex process. It involves improving the way drugs work and how they behave in the body. One exciting area of research is co-crystal technology. This method is eco-friendly, simple, and effective. It offers a new way to enhance the properties of drugs. A recent study focused on creating a co-crystal using three compounds: nitrofu...
Parkinson's disease is a tough condition to manage. It's not just about the shaking and movement issues. Many people with Parkinson's also struggle with depression. This is a big problem, and scientists are always looking for better ways to help. One interesting area of research is the kynurenine pathway. This is a complex process in the body that involves the break...