In 1972, Janet Rowley sat at her dining room table and cut tiny chromosomes from photographs she had taken in her laboratory. One by one, she snipped out the small figures her children teasingly called paper dolls. She then carefully laid them out in 23 matching pairs—and warned her kids not to sneeze.

Path to precision: Targeted cancer drugs go from table to trials to bedside

A drug that was developed to treat pancreatic cancer has now been shown to increase symptom-free survival in preclinical medulloblastoma models – all without showing signs of toxicity. Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Survival rates vary according to which one of the four subtypes...

Drug developed for pancreatic cancer shows promise against most aggressive form of medulloblastoma

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 Two years ago, Pfizer was the envy of the pharmaceutical world, with more than $100 billion in annual sales from its COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral Paxlovid.Today, CEO Albert Bourla is trying to turn the page from that success story, which has turned into more of a financial headache for the global drugmaker.Lofty expectations for continuing sales of vaccines and antivirals have fallen short, sending Pfizer's stock price tumbling to about half of its peak during the pandemic. Bourla has responded with a $3.5 billion cost-cutting effort, including layoffs, and new investments in drugs for cancer and obesity. The transition...

Pfizer CEO on moving beyond COVID vaccines to become a leader in cancer and obesity treatments

Servier has expanded its IDH drug armamentarium with the FDA approval for an IDH1/2 dual inhibitor. The approval represents the first major treatment advance in low-grade brain cancer in more than two decades. The new FDA approval is for Servier’s Voranigo, or vorasidenib, for adult and children ages 12 and...

Servier snags FDA approval for Voranigo, the first targeted therapy for a common type of brain tumor

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Robin Quivers, who previously beat stage 3 endometrial cancer and experienced a relapse years later, is proudly showing off her bald head as she undergoes immunotherapy infusions periodically.

Always Laughing, ‘Howard Stern Show’ Co-Host Robin Quivers, 71, Exudes Confidence After Hair Loss & Ongoing Battle With Endometrial Cancer

The Doogee V Max Plus is available for $629 on Amazon. It's an exceptionally rugged phone with a strong case that protects the device from outdoor extremes, with a battery that lasts longer than you might think possible. The V Max Plus forgoes the usual Android App Drawer, the cameras...

The most rugged Android phone I've tested also has a week-long battery life

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

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world’s first nasal spray drug, neffy (epinephrine nasal spray), for the treatment of Type I anaphylaxis. Approved on August 9, 2024, this adrenaline nasal spray offers a new option for treating severe allergic reactions in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg. Further, this approval introduces a significant alternative for patients who delay treatment due to an aversion to injections.

The First-Ever Nasal Spray for Anaphylactic Shock Gets FDA Approval

ARS Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:SRPY) announced that it received FDA approval for its neffy (epinephrine nasal spray) 2 mg for treating of Type I allergic reactions. Approval includes the treatment of anaphylaxis, with the indication covering adults and children who weigh ≥30 kg (66 lbs.). It marks a major innovation in epinephrine delivery as the first and only needle-free treatment option for people with severe allergic reactions. neffy could provide an alternative to the popular EpiPen option that utilizes a needle.

ARS Pharmaceuticals wins first FDA approval for needle-free, nasal epinephrine

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Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDMedically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDLeukemia and lymphoma are two common types of blood cancers. Leukemia affects the white blood cells (WBCs) that fight infection, while lymphoma develops in the lymphatic system and also affects certain white blood cells. Leukemia causes cancer cells to circulate in the bloodstream, and lymphoma causes cancer cells to bind together and form tumors. Symptoms of both cancers are very similar, but key differences include who is affected and how these conditions are diagnosed.Symptoms of Leukemia and LymphomaSymptoms of leukemia and lymphoma tend to look very similar. Generally, both conditions affect...

What's the Difference Between Leukemia and Lymphoma?

My first text processor was vi, but my first word processor was WordStar, which I started using in 1981 on an Osborne 1. It changed my world. I'd always been a writer, but up until then, I used my prized IBM Selectric II typewriter. With WordStar, my writing speed went from 25 words per minute to 70, and I never looked back. I wasn't alone. Hugo Award-winning science fiction writer Robert Sawyer was a huge WordStar fan, and now he's revived the iconic word processor.

WordStar lives! What's behind this retro-techno revival, and how to try it for yourself

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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(StatePoint) A bladder cancer diagnosis can be scary, but according to those who’ve been through it, advocating for yourself and taking charge of your journey can help you make informed decisions when it comes to your treatment to get the best care possible.
                “For me, a second opinion turned an originally doom-and-gloom picture into a more hopeful, optimistic and clear path forward,” said Mary Beth M., a bladder cancer survivor. “It’s so important to seek a second or even a third opinion if you feel...

What to Know After a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

Looking for the best power station for camping, off-grid adventures, or reliable backup during power outages and emergencies? Whether you're venturing into the wilderness or preparing for unexpected events, having the right power station is crucial. Ensure you have a dependable energy source wherever your journey takes you. Also: The...

Bluetti slashes power station prices in big summer sale

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac surgery and the cause is complex. Renal hypoperfusion from decreased glomerular filtration rate after cardiopulmonary bypass is a major contributor. 1 This in combination with exogenous toxins, endogenous metabolites, oxidative stress, bleeding and reperfusion injury can all...

The PROTECTION Trial – A Randomized Trial of Intravenous Amino Acids for Kidney Protection

I'm a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome Ulefone Power Armor 18T. I also understand that some people just don't want to have to swap out their smartphones to get access to this useful superpower. Also: How I use this Android phone with...

This tiny accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers. Here's how to use it

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This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

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NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DOMedically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DOCancer becomes metastatic when it grows and spreads from where it originally started to another part of the body. Metastatic lung cancer develops primarily in the lungs and later spreads to distant organs and tissues. It can also be referred to as advanced lung cancer or end-stage lung cancer due to the severity of symptoms and higher risk of serious complications.Lung cancer metastasis (spread) usually doesn’t occur in the early stage of the disease. However, depending on the type of lung cancer you have, cancer cells may grow and spread...

Metastatic Lung Cancer

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Absci and Memorial Sloan Kettering partner to search for cancer drugs using AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has yet to transform the drug development process, but some efforts seem more promising than others. On Monday, cancer research giant Memorial Sloan...

Absci and Memorial Sloan Kettering partner to search for cancer drugs using AI

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