‘Body on a chip’ could improve drug evaluation
Human tissue samples linked by microfluidic channels replicate interactions of multiple organs.
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Researchers use novel methods to determine drug uptake for tumours
Researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida have combined single-cell imaging of cancer cells in mice with mathematical modelling to establish which drug characteristics determine its efficacy.
Generic antiplatelet drugs are as effective as brand name counterpart
A study in Canada has demonstrated that generic antiplatelet drugs appear to be as equally effective as a brand name drug for heart patients.
MRC secures £40million for UK Dementia Research Institute building
A landmark £40million has been awarded to the UK Dementia Research Institute, via the Medical Research Council, for a new iconic hub building at University College London...
Antigen study provides a new approach to vaccine development for RSV
Medical researchers point to a promising route for designing an effective vaccine for the respiratory syncytial virus...
FDA approves tests to screen for tickborne parasite in whole blood and plasma
The FDA has approved tests intended to be used as donor screening tests on samples from individual human donors, including volunteer donors of whole blood and blood components...
Calcium PET/CT testing in coronary arteries predicts heart attack risk
Researchers have found that incorporating imaging technologies more precisely can predict heart attack risk...
Slow-release hydrogel aids immunotherapy for cancer
An immunotherapy drug embedded in a slow-release hydrogel appears to be highly effective at killing cancer cells...
Scientists develop a new tool for imprinting biochips
A new technology could allow researchers to fit more biochemical probes onto a single biochip and reduce the cost of screening and analyzing changes associated with disease development...
Trogarzo approved for HIV patients with limited treatment options
The FDA has approved Trogarzo for adult patients whose HIV infections cannot be successfully treated...
Thalidomide could suppress nerve cell death
Scientists reveal that this dangerous drug could suppress nerve cell death...
Antiviral drug not beneficial for reducing mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) does not significantly reduce mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus when taken during pregnancy and after delivery.
GS-5734 inhibits a range of emerging coronaviruses
Researchers report on GS-5734, a promising experimental broad-spectrum antiviral drug...
Method to predict drug stability could lead to more effective medicines
Researchers have developed a new method to predict the physical stability of drug candidates, which could help with the development of new and more effective medicines for patients...
CBD may help curb frequency of epileptic seizures
A naturally occurring compound found in cannabis may help to curb the frequency of epileptic seizures...
