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WHO Reports Improvement in Hepatitis-C Cure Annually

A report was issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) recently that the number of people receiving hepatitis C cures was increased from 1 million in 2015 to 1.5 million in 2016. Previously, only a small number of countries took part in hepatitis C treatments.
- Source: WHO
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Johnson & Johnson Wins Once Again in Talc Powder Case

Johnson & Johnson has once again won in its appeals campaign against talcum powder verdicts. Last year, the company had secured two reversals. In this year, the Missouri Court of Appeals reversed another verdict in Gloria Ristesund’s case worth $55 million, where the court lacked jurisdiction.
- Source: FiercePharma
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Appthority Reports Security Threat Behind Health Apps & Records

Appthority, the mobile app security firm revealed that a security threat affecting more than 3,000 mobile apps exposes around 4 million protected health records such as prescription details and sensitive chat messages.
- Source: MobiHealthNews
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- July 4, 2018
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FDA Approves Pulmonx’s Zephyr Device to Treat Emphysema

The premarket approval of Pulmonx’s Zephyr Endobronchial Valve to treat severe emphysema has green-lighted by the FDA. Zephyr is a pencil eraser-sized device delivered directly to the lung in a minimally invasive procedure. After the successful delivery, the device stops air from entering diseased parts of the lung during breathing. This mechanism prevents the air from getting trapped by damaged alveoli and stops the breathing difficulties.
- Source: FierceBiotech
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Screening of Pancreatic Cancer via Smartphone App

This app uses a smartphone camera, computer vision algorithms and machine learning tools to assess bilirubin levels in the white part of the eye named sclera since jaundice is considered as one of the earliest symptoms of pancreatic cancer. The eyes and the skin become yellow colored due to the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood caused by jaundice.
- Source: mHealthSpot
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Invention of 3-D Bioprint Cornea

One such a research team is from Newcastle University where they have invented a 3D bioprint cornea, in order to control and focus the entry of light into the eye. By using a simple 3D bio-printer, the team united healthy corneal stem cells using hydration and alginate to produce ’bio-ink’. It is a simple solution used to replicate a human embryo form within 10 minutes.
- Source: Biotecnika
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$20 Blood Test to Detect Hepatitis B

Hepatitis is considered as the seventh leading cause of death throughout the world, where half of the deaths occur due to hepatitis B viral infection. Early cost-effective diagnosis could help in treating the affected patients without any delay.
- Source: MedicalXpress
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African Swine Fever Outbreak in Romania

On Monday Romania’s national food and health safety authority reported the outbreak of African swine fever in southern Tulcea and stated that all pigs, over 44,000, would be euthanized.
- Source: Reuters
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- July 3, 2018
African Swine Fever EU Market Views
Two Approvals for AstraZeneca in Japan

The immunotherapy drug was approved for lung cancer patients with no chance for surgery whose cancer had not yet spread to other parts of the body.
- Source: Reuters
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Even Moderate Drinkers are Susceptible to Hepatitis

The causes of alcoholic hepatitis include moderate or excessive consumption of alcohol over the period of many years. Other factors include hepatitis C viral infection, genetics and malnutrition.
- Source: Dr. M. Singh
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- July 3, 2018
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