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MHRA approves eplontersen for treating polyneuropathy in adults

The MHRA has approved eplontersen (Wainzua) for treating adults with polyneuropathy associated with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis.

NHS reports an increase in mental health medication prescriptions for 2023/24

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has disclosed its annual report detailing the prescription trends for mental health medications in England, covering the financial...

The University of Liverpool set to develop innovative contact lenses for eye repair

In a new effort to revolutionise treatment for eye injuries and disorders, a team of researchers from the University of Liverpool have secured £2.1 million in funding.

Stem cell therapy shows promise for hirschsprung disease

A potential new treatment avenue has appeared for individuals suffering from Hirschsprung disease, a rare condition affecting the large intestine.

FDA panel rejects MDMA as effective PTSD treatment

A recent advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cast significant doubt on the potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Researchers identify key biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment

In June, Alzheimer's and brain awareness month, Mayo Clinic researchers have identified unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease.

3D printing brings personalised drugs to your local pharmacy

Imagine a world where children's medicine tastes like chocolate, seniors can take just one pill for all their daily medications, and you can get a drug made specifically for your unique health needs right at your local pharmacy.

Osteoarthritis: disease development and treatments

Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy outlines the burden of osteoarthritis, how it can impact daily life, and emerging treatment options.

Advanced PLA-based efibers with improved bioactivity and antibacterial properties

Scientists have developed new types of fibers that could revolutionize medical treatments. Made from a biodegradable polymer PLA (plastic) and reinforced with special nanoparticles, these fibers show great promise for use in medical implants, improved healing, reduced infection risk, and a wider range of medical applications.

New hope in the fight against epstein-barr virus (EBV)

In a study, researchers from the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel have uncovered a promising new approach to combat the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common virus that affects 90% of the adult population.

Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

A gene therapy has successfully restored hearing in five children with inherited deafness.

Benenden Hospital launches first liver ultrasound screening service in South East England

Benenden Hospital, a private healthcare provider in Kent, has launched the first liver ultrasound screening service in South East England.

Altering cancer treatment dosing could significantly reduce its climate impact

The University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has revealed that changing the dosing schedule for common cancer therapy could greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions without compromising the patient's outcomes.

New target to combat chemotherapy resistance in deadly brain cancer

For patients battling glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer, resistance to chemotherapy remains a significant obstacle.

Unlocking the mystery of SCA4: A breakthrough on a disease that was previously unknown

After years of uncertainty, researchers at the University of Utah have discovered spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4), a rare neurological disease .

Liver inflammation’s role in cancer treatment resistance

Is the a link between liver inflammation and cancer treatment outcomes? Researchers have found why certain cancers become resistant to immunotherapy.

Microwave ablation emerges as a promising treatment for thyroid cancer

Researchers suggest that microwave ablation, a minimally invasive procedure, could offer comparable progression-free survival rates to surgery with fewer complications.

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