Month: March 2023

NEWARK, Calif., March 7, 2023. Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (“Protagonist” or “the Company”), today announced positive topline results from its collaboration with Janssen Biotech, Inc., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), in the FRONTIER 1 Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating the oral Interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) antagonist peptide JNJ-2113 in patients with
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Boxes of the medication Mifepristone used to induce a medical abortion are prepared for patients at Planned Parenthood health center in Birmingham, Alabama, March 14, 2022. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters A federal judge on Friday allowed North Carolina lawmakers to defend restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, after the state attorney general declined to do
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Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with an increased risk of long COVID among young adults, according to a Swedish population-based cohort study. For each increase in interquartile range (IQR) in exposure to particulate matter ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5) in 2019 (median annual exposure 6.39 μg/m3), the odds of developing long COVID increased by
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“We are pleased that the FDA has accepted for filing our NDA resubmission for VP-102,” said Ted White, Verrica’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “With no FDA-approved treatments for molluscum, the filing acceptance of our NDA brings us one step closer towards providing a safe and effective therapeutic treatment option for the millions of patients
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FDA Approves Zavzpret (zavegepant) Nasal Spray for the Acute Treatment of Migraine NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE) March 10, 2023 — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zavzpret (zavegepant), the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine with
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is complicated. It’s okay to have questions.  Get informed:https://mayocl.in/3Yn97N9 . If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction, you may be asking yourself a lot of questions. Our experts are here to help you answer them.        0:00 Introduction   0:15 How common is erectile dysfunction?  0:48 How can I
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Josh struggled for more than a decade with what his doctors had told him was irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But curiously, the 39-year-old’s flare-ups were caused by some foods that aren’t typical IBS triggers. Peanuts and shellfish caused “stabbing” abdominal pains, and he would feel lightheaded after simply inhaling the scent of them. He also
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Exploring the complex ways traumatic experiences impact us, and the essential reason why practitioners and clients must be aware of it Discussions concerning trauma tend to centre around the mental, emotional, and physical impacts of traumatic events. But in recent years, this has expanded to explore the relationship between nutrition, trauma, and physical and mental
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From clonal evolution to metastasis and cachexia, Mariam Jamal-Hanjani has taken on some serious challenges during her research journey. We spoke to her and asked her to reflect on a career embedded in large-scale, collaborative and ambitious projects… The work cancer researchers undertake has incredible ambition. Perhaps understandable then, that it’s so often described in
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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. London CNN  —  For most of her life, Victoria Gray, a 37-year-old mother of four from Mississippi, had experienced excruciating bouts of pain. Born with the blood disorder sickle cell disease, lengthy hospital stays and
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Adults should be tested for hepatitis B virus (HBV) at least once in their lifetime, according to updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is the first update to HBV screening guidelines since 2008, the agency said. “Risk-based testing alone has not identified most persons living with chronic HBV infection and
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Excellent patient and public involvement (PPI) plays an essential role in health and social care research. Members of the public, as those benefiting from research, should have a say in decisions that impact them. Their perspective and lived experience can increase the relevance, impact and quality of research. That’s why Cancer Research UK has been
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Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered how healthy bacteria can escape the intestine, travel to lymph nodes and cancerous tumors elsewhere in the body, and boost the effectiveness of certain immunotherapy drugs. The findings, published in Science Immunology, shed light on why antibiotics can weaken the effect of immunotherapies and could lead to
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Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden are using Integra Biosciences’ PIPETBOY pro pipette controllers with integrated LED lighting to study the physiological function of mast cells and their role in allergic reactions. Their ultimate aim is to develop novel vaccines and therapies to prevent and treat common allergies. Image Credit: Integra Biosciences Related Stories The incidence of
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A very rare intraventricular fetus-in-fetu was surgically removed from a 1-year-old girl with motor delay and an enlarged head circumference, a report from China showed. The fetiform mass was a malformed monochorionic diamniotic twin, reported Chunde Li, MD, of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, and co-authors in Neurology. Genetic sequencing showed identical single-nucleotide variants in the host
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omecamtiv mecarbil Treatment for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Cytokinetics Receives Complete Response Letter From FDA for New Drug Application for Omecamtiv Mecarbil SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) regarding
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Learning about oral cancer can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition. For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/3uGBvgL When it comes to your health, Mayo Clinic believes credible and clear information is paramount. There’s a lot to learn about oral cancer. We’re here to help.                
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Between opportunity costs, rising medical school tuition, and increasing interest rates, finances have become a huge stress for future doctors. Here are 3 financial mistakes to avoid. Number one is pushing off financial education. The average medical student graduates with about $240,000 of debt and ultimately pays between $365,000 and $440,000 for their student loans.
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