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Investigational T-cell therapy shows antiviral efficacy and safety in cancer patients treated with stem cell transplant
Posted in Medicine on 12th Jan, 2023
by Alex Muller
Posoleucel T-cell therapy that simultaneously targets six different viruses, demonstrated promising antiviral efficacy and safety in a phase II study of patients who had undergone stem cell transplantation to treat their cancer or other blood diseases.
Immunotherapy prior to surgery strikingly effective for patients with colorectal cancer
Posted in Medicine on 12th Jan, 2023
by Alex Muller
The researchers anticipated PD-1 inhibitors could be at least as effective for locally-advanced but operable cancer as they have historically been in the treatment of metastatic dMMR/MSI-H CRC, but were surprised to find it so much more effective for this patient population.
Approaching 2023, here are the top 5 cancer research breakthroughs of 2022
Posted in Medicine on 27th Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller
Worldwide, cancer research scientists have been busy making exciting new discoveries about cancer. Here are the top five cancer research breakthroughs made by cancer researchers in 2022.
Avegen Health, a company that builds patient-facing apps
Posted in Interviews, Medicine on 23rd Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller
Dr Nayan Kalnad is the CEO and co-founder of Avegen Health, a company that builds apps for those living with long-term conditions. Avegen Health has created a cloud-based platform, HealthMachine, that clients can use to design bespoke apps for specific health conditions.
Immune Protein Discovery Points To New Heart Disease Treatment
Posted in Medicine on 18th Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller
This new study set out to explore the potential for suPAR to be a causal agent in cardiovascular disease using three different approaches.