In a significant breakthrough, Poolbeg Pharma announced positive pre-clinical study results for their drug POLB 001, presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting. The study focused on the drug's potential to prevent Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), a frequently
A drug initially celebrated for its potential in treating a rare liver disease has come under scrutiny following alarming safety findings. Ocaliva, developed by Intercept Pharmaceuticals and now under Alfasigma's ownership, was initially viewed as a breakthrough treatment for primary biliary
Advancements in cancer therapy have brought significant hope, especially with immune checkpoint blockades (ICBs), providing a groundbreaking treatment strategy for advanced cancers. Despite this, the effectiveness of ICBs has often been thwarted by therapeutic resistance, which renders
Autoimmune encephalitis (AE), a condition where the body's immune system turns against the brain, affects approximately one-third of global encephalitis cases and often leads to debilitating symptoms, including seizures, cognitive impairment, and motor dysfunctions. Despite advancements in
Ovarian cancer represents a significant health concern worldwide, being the eighth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women globally. In 2022 alone, the disease accounted for over 324,000 new cases and 206,839 deaths across the globe. This
The International Antiviral (formerly AIDS) Society-USA (IAS-USA) has unveiled comprehensive international guidelines for the treatment and prevention of HIV, coinciding with the observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2024. These guidelines were meticulously developed by a panel of volunteer
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, has become a major global health concern. Characterized by hepatic steatosis and associated with at least one cardiometabolic risk factor such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM),
Researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health recently conducted a comprehensive study to determine the impact of Reiki therapy on cancer outpatients undergoing infusion treatments. In particular, the study focused on assessing improvements in symptoms such as pain, fatigue, anxiety,
The relationship between social risks and routine cancer screenings signifies a complex and pressing public health issue, particularly regarding how housing instability or food insecurity among patients significantly hinders essential cancer preventive care. A new study conducted by researchers at
In a groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, researchers have introduced an innovative method aimed at concurrently screening for liver fibrosis and eye disease in people living with type 2 diabetes. By combining liver damage screening with the already established retina scanning
