Parkinson’s disease drug carbidopa shows anticancer effects
Research shows the Parkinson's disease drug carbidopa displays significant anticancer effects in human cell lines...
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FDA approves Verzenio for metastatic breast cancer
The FDA has approved Verzenio to treat advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has progressed after taking therapy...
EC grants marketing authorisation of Dupixent for atopic dermatitis
Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have announced that the EC has granted marketing authorisation for Dupixent for use in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis...
Ivermectin found to suppresses tumour development
Researchers find ivermectin, a drug used to kill parasites, suppresses tumour development in epithelial ovarian cancer...
Smart capsules make water-soluble drug delivery possible
Scientists have combined a hydrophobic material polylactic acid and a biodegradable polymer calcium carbonate to encapsulate water-soluble drugs...
Vaccine demonstrates significant efficacy against severe rotavirus
Results from a Phase 3 efficacy study in India of the rotavirus vaccine Rotasil showed the vaccine to be safe, against severe rotavirus gastroenteritis...
Genetic fault reduces the effectiveness of leukaemia treatment
A genetic fault has been identified in people with an aggressive type of leukaemia that can significantly affect how they respond to treatment...
Wickham Laboratories announces successful MHRA GMP inspection
Wickham Laboratories reports a successful completion of the MHRA audit process and the subsequent renewal of GMP accreditation...
CYC065-eribulin combination for triple-negative breast cancer identified
Researchers find novel combination disrupts multiple factors in aggressive breast cancer...
Antimicrobial test may combat drug resistance
Researchers have demonstrated a potential new tactic for rapidly determining whether an antibiotic combats a given infection, thus hastening effective medical treatment...
Medtech sales to reach $522bn by 2022
EvaluateMedTech World Preview provides a range of insights into the expected performance of the medtech industry...
Prostaglandin EI inhibits leukaemia stem cells
Targeting leukaemia stem cells in combination with standard chemotherapy may improve treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia...
ANGPTL4 patch may improve hard-to-heal skin lesions for diabetic patients
Scientists have developed a new gel patch prototype that could speed up the healing of a skin wound while minimising the formation of scars...
National Physical Laboratory re-launched to improve access to health innovations
NPL's new approach informed by government priorities, consultancy with industry and the NHS, and a century of expertise, will see it focus on some of the world’s biggest health challenges, from supporting the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and dementia, to reducing attrition rates in drug development, to creating new…
UCB receives EU approval for paediatric anti-epileptic drug
UCB has announced that the EC has approved the use of its anti-epileptic drug Vimpatas in the treatment of partial-onset seizures...
