Medicine
Ozempic-Like Drug Slows Cognitive Decline In Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
In a recent clinical trial involving over 200 participants with mild Alzheimer's, a GLP-1 drug called liraglutide was shown to slow cognitive decline over the course of a year.
US FDA Refuses To Approve MDMA For PTSD Therapy – Now What?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Despite showing promise for treating PTSD, MDMA-assisted therapy faces significant regulatory, ethical, and financial hurdles, highlighting challenges in accessibility and widespread adoption.
NICE Recommends Pembrolizumab For Advanced Stomach Cancers
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
NICE has approved pembrolizumab for advanced gastric cancer, enhancing survival and delaying progression when combined with chemotherapy.
Screening People At High Risk For Pancreatic Cancer May Help Them Live Longer
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Regular imaging for high-risk individuals can detect pancreatic cancer earlier and improve survival rates compared to the general population.
Drug-chemo Combo Increases Cancer Treatment Efficacy
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Combining a fatty acid synthase inhibitor with chemotherapy may enhance treatment efficacy for brain metastases from triple-negative breast cancer.