University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM)

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Monoclonal antibody could prevent malaria, study shows

27 January 2023 | By Catherine Eckford (European Pharmaceutical Review)

Based on recent research, a "potential game changer” approach could offer a practical way to use monoclonal antibody therapies for malaria in Africa.

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Aspirin could protect patients from severe COVID-19 complications

23 October 2020 | By Victoria Rees (European Pharmaceutical Review)

A study has shown that aspirin use was associated with a 47 percent decrease in the risk of dying in the hospital from COVID-19.

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Simple but effective: an experimental nanoparticle COVID-19 test

2 June 2020 | By Hannah Balfour (European Pharmaceutical Review)

Researchers reveal their experimental test can detect the presence of COVID-19 RNA in a sample in 10 minutes, and in a way that does not require trained personnel to interpret.

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Experimental stem cell therapy trial for COVID-19 initiated

28 May 2020 | By Hannah Balfour (European Pharmaceutical Review)

Researchers announce the first patient has been dosed in a trial testing remestemcel-L, a stem cell therapy, in severe COVID-19 patients on ventilators.

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Single-dose vaccine could provide faster protection against cholera

12 December 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (European Pharmaceutical Review)

Researchers have shown that giving a stronger single-dose of a live oral vaccine could be an effective tool in controlling outbreaks of cholera...