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A woman diagnosed with advanced triple-negative breast cancer in 2012 had already seen several treatment options fail, leaving her doctors to give her a year left to live. However, she found hope in a clinical trial that used an immunotherapy treatment that allowed her to live “cancer-free” 12 years after her diagnosis.

Charlotte Mom, 49, Saved By Experimental Life Saving Medicine, Thriving 12-Years Later: Guide To Accessing Clinical Trials

Researchers found that adults with overweight or obesity lost more weight with tirzepatide than semaglutide in a head-to-head comparison of the medications using electronic medical records data. Results showed that a weight loss of 15% or higher was achieved by 42.3% of the tirzepatide group vs. 18.1% of the semaglutide...

Top in endocrinology: Tirzepatide vs. semaglutide; FDA rejects icodec for diabetes

A phase 1 trial of COM503 in metastatic or advanced solid tumors is expected to begin in Q4 2024. The FDA has cleared the investigational new drug (IND) application to begin a phase1 study for COM503. COM503 Is a potential first-in-class treatment for solid tumors. The phase 1 trial is...

FDA Clears COM503 IND in Solid Tumors, Phase 1 Trial Anticipated

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It can progress slowly and may not cause many symptoms. Although it is treatable, it’s not considered to be curable. In the early stages, CLL often doesn't require treatment immediately, as studies have...

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): When to Treat Cancer or Hold Off

In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people with late-stage disease preserve their central vision. Researchers reviewed the original retinal scans of participants in the Age-Related Eye Diseases Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) and found that, for people with late-stage dry AMD, taking the antioxidant supplement slowed expansion of geographic atrophy regions towards the central foveal region of the retina. The study was published in the journal Ophthalmology.

Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of “dry” age-related macular degeneration

BTK Inhibitor Jaypirca is Now FDA-Approved & May Help Difficult-to-Treat Mantle Cell Lymphoma

In the last 6 months prior to PDAC diagnosis, visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue decreased by 12.9% and 14.7%, respectively. LDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides also decreased before diagnosis. In the 36 months prior to diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, researchers observed “predominant changes” in patients’ body composition and biochemical...

Body fat, metabolic changes before pancreatic cancer diagnosis may aid in early detection

Some natural remedies, such as music therapy or supplements, may complement medical treatments for Parkinson’s disease and improve overall health. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects your body’s movement, muscle control, and balance. It can also affect your cognitive function, senses, and mental health. While there’s no cure, medications, surgeries, and lifestyle changes can relieve symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Can You Treat Parkinson’s Disease Naturally?

A second dendritic cell vaccine has received fast track designation from the Food and Drug Administration. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a fast track designation to a dendritic cell vaccine for the treatment of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Immuno-oncology company Diakonos Oncology Corporation announced the designation...

FDA Fast Tracks Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine

Researchers say a non-chemotherapy treatment is causing more cancer patients to experience full remission. A recent National Cancer Institute study shows that a new targeted therapy can help prolong the time cancer patients are in remission. Called the ViPOR regimen, the non-chemotherapy treatment shrinks tumors of those who suffer from B-cell lymphoma.

NCI Precision Medicine Study Hones in on Cancer Remission

Solange Peters, MD, PhD, discusses biomarkers that may inform treatment decision-making prior to immunotherapy use in non–small cell lung cancer. Solange Peters, MD, PhD, full professor, chair, Medical Oncology, Thoracic Malignancies Programme, Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Lausanne, discusses biomarkers that may inform treatment decision-making prior to the administration of immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as well as which patients may benefit from chemotherapy given with immunotherapy.

Dr Peters on the Use of Biomarkers to Inform Treatment Decision-Making in NSCLC

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New research found that a blood test is about 90% accurate in identifying Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.

Blood test accurately diagnoses 90% of Alzheimer’s cases

The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a late-stage clinical trial of an injectable stem cell product that could give new hope to millions of patients suffering from lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD). Up to 400 patients with mild to moderate DDD are expected to enroll in the Phase 3 study later this year.

FDA Approves Stem Cell Study for Degenerative Disc Disease

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages the nerves of the central nervous system. This damage disrupts nerve impulses and can lead to ataxia — a condition that affects coordination, balance, and speech. This article outlines the symptoms of ataxia. It also considers the prevalence of this condition...

What to know about ataxia in multiple sclerosis

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Let’s dive into some recent restaurant drama involving Hooters, a chain that’s been a staple for many but now finds itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems the restaurant world’s rapid changes and evolving consumer preferences are proving tough for Hooters to handle, especially as they try to stay afloat in today’s competitive market.

Troubled chain shuts down Florida restaurants, fails to make crucial payment

The investigational mRNA therapy BNT111 plus cemiplimab showed better overall response rates compared with historical controls in patients with stage III/IV melanoma refractory to anti-PD-(L)1 therapy. A phase 2 trial (NCT04526899) investigating an investigational mRNA cancer immunotherapy, BNT111, plus cemiplimab (Libtayo) in patients with unresectable stage III or IV melanoma...

BNT111/Cemiplimab Shows Significant ORR Improvement in Stage III/IV Melanoma

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

There is no single test to diagnose Sjögren disease. Doctors will carry out a range of tests, such as blood, eye, and salivary gland tests, to look for signs of the disorder and rule out other conditions. Sjögren disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes dry eyes and mouth....

How do doctors diagnose Sjögren disease?

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Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

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Expanded Access Opens for TLX101-CDx, Investigational PET Agent in Glioma

The FDA has granted expanded access to TLX101-CDx, a promising PET imaging agent for diagnosing and monitoring glioma. Following the FDA’s agreement to proceed, an expanded...

Expanded Access Opens for TLX101-CDx, Investigational PET Agent in Glioma

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