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Tapeworm drug fights prostate cancer
A Norwegian study shows that NTZ contains a substance that can kill prostate and colon cancer...
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NICE recommends Kisqali as a cost-effective treatment for advanced breast cancer
NICE recommends Kisqali as a cost-effective treatment option for postmenopausal women within England and Wales with advanced breast cancer...
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Stem cell therapy shows promise for macular degeneration
Studies show cell-based treatment is safe in patients with dry macular degeneration, with one showing improved vision...
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EMA grants marketing authorisation for subcutaneous formulation of Benlysta against lupus
The EU has approved a new subcutaneous formulation of Benlysta, as an add-on therapy in adult patients with active autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus...
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HPV vaccine found to prevent childhood respiratory papillomatosis
The vaccine that protects against cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus also prevents an uncommon but incurable childhood respiratory disease...
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Gene breakthrough on lithium treatment for bipolar disorder
Genes linked to schizophrenia in psychiatric patients suffering from bipolar disorder are the reason why such patients don't respond to the drug lithium...
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Combination analysis reveals effects of combining clinically used drugs
The effect of combining clinically used drugs for the treatment of colon cancer analysed using novel open source software...
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FDA approves Vyzulta for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
The FDA has approved a New Drug Application for Vyzulta for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension....
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4-in-1 vaccine may provide lifelong protection against influenza
A vaccine combining centralised ancestral genes from four major influenza strains appears to provide broad protection against influenza...
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Combined therapies increase side effects for patients with advanced breast cancer
Patients with advanced breast cancer who are treated with a combination of drugs are at increased risk of suffering adverse side effects...
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Balancing the efficacy and safety of preservatives in multidose products
The EMA recently introduced labelling requirements for some common excipients based on an in-depth assessment of their safety profiles, particularly in the paediatric population.1 This article considers their use in multidose products...
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Nusinersen enables infants with SMA to regain motor function
Infants with SMA are more likely to show gains in motor function and survive without assisted support when treated with nusinersen...
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Topical valsartan found to be effective in accelerating chronic wound healing
A topical gel made from a class of common blood pressure medications has been found to accelerate the healing process of chronic skin wounds...
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Long-term use of PPIs linked to stomach cancer
The long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly used to treat acid reflux, is linked to the risk of developing stomach cancer...
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Systematic review looks at the effectiveness and side effects of mefloquine
Researchers have published two systematic reviews revealing the safety of mefloquine for preventing malaria in travellers...
