medicine

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.

PTN's Top Ten science and Technology breakthroughs and events of 2022

Posted in Reviews, Science on 31st Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller

From stunning new detailed photos of the early universe to an energy advancement that could change the future of our world...2022 Had a lot to celebrate.

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.