In a major breakthrough in the medical field, one of the world’s most dreadful viruses could possibly treat deadly brain tumors (glioblastoma). The survival chance turned out to be better than expected especially for patients who were administered the genetically modified poliovirus.
Recent news regarding pharma companies in Asia
Philadelphia-based Carisma Therapeutics bagged $53 million in series A funding, led by AbbVie Ventures Co-led by HealthCap, new backers Wellington Partners, MRL Ventures Fund, TPG Biotech, and Agent Capital.
Keytruda is now allowed only for the patients whose tumor expression levels of the biomarker PD-L1 meet a combined positive score of 10 or higher. Tecentriq can only be used where PD-L1 immune cells can cover only 5% or more of their tumor area.
Last Friday, pharma giant AstraZeneca announced that it had received the go-ahead from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to import and market durvalumab (ImfinziTM) in India. The receipt of this permission paves the way for the launch of durvalumab (ImfinziTM) in India. Durvalumab which is a patented drug of Astra-Zeneca, received permission in India to provide treatment for patients with unresectable non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is underactive meaning that it does not produce a sufficient amount of thyroid hormones. A common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease where the body produces antibodies which attack the thyroid.
Administration of two doses of BCG with a duration of four weeks apart can normalize the blood sugar levels for up to eight years. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a protein that eliminates improper immune cells that destroy pancreatic islets, involved in immune production. But the administration of BCG can ultimately regulate T cells and boost TNF production.
Proper nutrition can very well boost your overall health, by acting as your first line of defense. What are the specific nutritious foods which are more beneficial? Recent research which presented at the Nutrition 2018 conference has identified key food products in disease prevention.
In phase 2b clinical trial work, FLU-v met its goal of boosting T-cell immune response at 42 days and 180 days after vaccination. The infection rate came down by meeting a secondary endpoint of boosting antibodies in vaccinated patients. Thus, this single adjuvant dose is considered as the "most immunological and efficient."
Fresh cut melons sold at popular grocery stores were responsible for nearly 60 people being infected with Salmonella. In order to be sure of what is safe to consume and what not, refer to the list of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consumable items. Here they state that people need not give up melons entirely but rather only the pre-cut ones.
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