medicine

New trials show increased survival rates for a range of cancers

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

A roundup of some of the most promising announcements at a meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Breakthrough for flexible electrode implants in the brain

Posted in Hardware, Medicine on 25th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

This solves key problems with bio-compatibility and tissue damage. This technology will make it possible to monitor and eventually understand brain function in both healthy and diseased people.

Cancer breakthrough as scientists find way to block deadly disease

Posted in Medicine on 21st May, 2023
by Alex Muller

Researchers suggest that developing drugs to starve cancer cells of the vital fuel source - uridine - could improve treatment and boost survival rates.

First immunotherapy approved for cervical cancer in England and Scotland

Posted in Medicine on 21st May, 2023
by Alex Muller

The immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) is now available for people in England and Scotland with some forms of advanced cervical cancer.

EU and US partner on cancer research with new taskforce

Posted in Business, Medicine, Science on 21st May, 2023
by Alex Muller

The EU and US have launched a taskforce to bolster their collaboration on health topics including cancer research.