Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the University of Florida study showed that like a one-two punch, pairing the test vaccine with common anticancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors triggered a strong antitumour response, read a news release.
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Breakthrough in vitamin D research could open doors to cancer and autoimmune therapies
Scientists involved in the research said more studies are needed to fully understand how SDR42E1 affects vitamin D levels in the long run. They stressed that while the results are promising, further investigation is required before this gene can be used in clinical treatment.
Global HIV fight gets a boost as WHO endorses Lenacapavir
Lenacapavir is the first injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis product that only needs to be taken twice a year. It offers a long-acting alternative to daily oral pills and other shorter-term methods.
India’s Ayush innovations featured in WHO’s landmark brief on AI in traditional medicine
WHO has released a technical brief titled “Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine”
New study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 percent
Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 percent since 2000
Diabetes may worsen outcomes after knee arthroplasty: Study
The study noted that more than half of diabetic patients suffer from joint-related conditions and may eventually require hip or knee replacement surgery. However, diabetes was shown to be a major risk factor for periprosthetic joint infection, one of the most concerning complications after knee replacement.
WHO study links higher BMI to increased breast cancer risk in older women
Higher body mass index is already known to be a risk factor for breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This new study offers more detail on how the risk varies depending on whether the woman also develops cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.
US children facing rising health problems, says major study
The study also highlighted a sharp difference between child mortality rates in the United States and other high-income countries such as Canada, Germany, and Japan. Between 2007 and 2022, American children were nearly 1.8 times more likely to die than their counterparts abroad.
Gene change weakens human immunity against solid tumours, study finds
The good news is that scientists found ways to protect Fas Ligand from plasmin. By blocking plasmin or making Fas Ligand stronger, the immune system can once again kill cancer cells. This opens up new ideas for improving cancer treatments by combining them with plasmin-blocking drugs or special antibodies.
UN health agency warns every hour, 100 people die of loneliness-related causes
UN health agency warns every hour, 100 people die of loneliness-related causes
