Tag: university
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Targeted Leukemia Drugs Sharply Raising Costs of Care
Drugs directly attacking cancer cell growth show high remission rates with a common form of leukemia, but a new study suggests the high costs of these drugs could impose difficult economic burdens on patients and the health care system.
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Algae Feed Proposed to Enrich Farm Salmon Fatty Acids
A developer of feeds for farmed salmon says its algae-based feed supplements could arrest the sharp decline in omega-3 fatty acids discovered in a recent study.
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Nanotech Material Found Having Anti-Bacterial Properties
A synthetic porous material developed to deliver drugs to the skin was shown in lab tests to prevent the growth of bacteria on its surfaces.
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Large-Scale Cancer Gene Profiling Seen as Feasible
Genomic analysis of tumors, a growing practice for diagnosing cancer in individuals, is shown to be feasible when conducted routinely throughout a cancer care center.
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Blood Stem Cell Start-Up Launches, Earns $48.5M Funding
A new enterprise, spun-off from Harvard University stem cell labs, aims to make stem cell transplants from bone marrow safer and more reliable.
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Laser-Immunotherapy Now in Cancer Clinical Trial
A new type of cancer treatment that precisely attacks tumors with synthetic antibodies activated by laser beams is being tested in an early-stage clinical trial.
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Antibody Leads to Sharp Triglyceride, Cholesterol Drop
An experimental synthetic antibody was shown in a clinical trial to markedly reduce triglycerides and the types of cholesterol that contribute to heart disease.
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Long-Acting Opioid Abuse Therapy Shown Working in Trial
An experimental long-acting drug was shown at least as effective, and in some cases superior, to the current standard of care for opioid use disorder.
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Electronic Pulses Shown to Induce Cancer Immune Response
A medical device company presented results of preclinical studies showing its drug-free electronic pulse technology encourages the immune system to kill and clear cancer cells.
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Seedless Fruit Varieties Seen As Food Security Boost
A review of studies evaluating techniques for producing seedless fruit concludes these techniques can contribute to higher yields that help ensure the security of food supplies.