Genetic mutations causing rare immunodeficiency disorders present significant challenges to medical science, but recent advancements offer hope to affected individuals. University of Surrey researchers have made promising strides in understanding and potentially treating these conditions,
Recent advancements in the field of monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments have shown a promising shift towards more effective cancer therapies. The 3E10 antibody, initially identified in autoimmune mouse studies focused on systemic lupus erythematosus, has emerged as a game-changer. Unlike
The field of drug discovery has long been hindered by the slow and laborious process of synthesizing and screening small molecules, putting a strain on scientific research advancements. Traditional methods are often time-consuming and require a high degree of specificity, making it difficult to
Recent data from a comprehensive study published in The BMJ have revealed alarming and persistent inequalities in childhood vaccination rates across England, underscoring a major public health concern. The study meticulously analyzed general practice data from 2019 to 2023, revealing that
A significant advancement in hepatitis B vaccination has emerged, especially beneficial for individuals living with HIV. According to research led by a Weill Cornell Medicine investigator, a newer hepatitis B vaccine known as HepB-CpG (trade name Heplisav-B) demonstrates substantially superior
The approval of ticagrelor, an anti-platelet drug marketed as Brilinta in the US and Brilique in Europe, has been mired in controversy since the publication of the PLATO trial. This landmark clinical trial, which led to the drug's worldwide approval, has faced intense scrutiny over the validity and
