STAT+: More high-income countries have used compulsory licenses to gain access to meds, study finds
More high-income countries have used compulsory licenses to gain access to meds, study finds.
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STAT+: Startup Altido Bio pursues CAR-T for glioblastoma tumorsÂ
Glioblastoma is almost always fatal. Altido Bio is trying to commercialize a CAR-T cell therapy that has shown rare promise.
Antibiotics May Soon Carry Blue Strip as Health Ministry Moves to Fight AMR
The proposed blue strip labelling aligns with the government's broader strategy under the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR 2.0) to promote rational drug use and strengthen awareness among…
Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses Improve Visual Outcomes After Congenital Glaucoma Surgery: JAMA
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in the year after primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) surgery, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (RGPCLs) produced better…
Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system: Study
Vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the transfer of antibodies to their newborns. These antibodies were detected not only in blood, but also in the nasal mucosa, the site where…
Study shows why living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may increase dementia risk
Cambridge researchers have discovered why living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood may be linked to an increase in an individual’s risk of dementia. In research published today, they show how it…
Tralokinumab Shows Sustained Efficacy in Hand Atopic Dermatitis: Study
The ADHAND trial has demonstrated that tralokinumab significantly improved skin clarity, itch, and pain in adults with moderate-to-severe hand atopic dermatitis. All primary and secondary endpoints were met at 16…
ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought, reveals research
Prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including among children. In the United States, an estimated 3.5 million children…
AI-powered diabetes prevention program shows similar benefits to those led by people: Study
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered lifestyle intervention app for prediabetes reduced the risk of diabetes similarly to…
Advanced Maternal Age Linked to Lower Risk of Childhood Allergic Conditions: JAMA
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that children born to mothers 35 years of age or older had a 21–41% lower risk of developing…