Entries by aaron

Gilead Sciences, Merus collaborate to discover novel antibody-based trispecific T-cell engagers

Foster City: Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Merus N.V. have announced a research collaboration, option and license agreement to discover novel dual tumor-associated antigens (TAA) targeting trispecific antibodies. Gilead and Merus agreed to collaborate on the use of Merus’ proprietary Triclonics platform along with Gilead’s oncology expertise to research and develop multiple, separate preclinical research programs. Merus […]

Delhi Army Hospital performs high-risk transcatheter lifesaving cardiac procedure on 8-year-old Baramullah boy

New Delhi: An eight-year-old boy from Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramullah has received a new lease of life after undergoing a challenging life-saving cardiac procedure at an Army hospital here, officials said on Tuesday.  The pediatric cardiology team of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), “In an extraordinary medical achievement, successfully performed a high-risk transcatheter (non-surgical) […]

8-year-old Yemeni boy undergoes rare thyroid cancer surgery at Jaslok Hospital

Mumbai: In a remarkable medical achievement, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre recently provided comprehensive and successful treatment to an 8-year-old child from Yemen diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer.  The child arrived at the facility on 2nd Jan 2024 with a 4×4 cm swelling in the front and left side of the neck that he had […]

Metformin Shows Consistent Benefits Across Renal Functions in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

In a recent observational study spanning three tertiary hospitals, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence supporting the widespread efficacy of metformin, the primary treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The study, which focused on patients with preserved renal function, aimed to bridge existing gaps in understanding the impact of metformin on various renal conditions. The […]

Schizophrenia may increase risk of cardioembolic stroke, finds JAHA study

A recent study looked into the intricate relationship between schizophrenia and stroke by uncovering the potential links between the mental disorder and specific stroke subtypes. While previous studies hinted at a connection between schizophrenia and stroke, this investigation was marked to be the first to explore stroke subtypes in detail. The key findings were published […]

Handheld ultrasonographic devices with clinical examination may help diagnose pulmonary and cardiac diseases: JAMA

In sub-Saharan Africa, agreement between clinicians using a handheld ultrasonographic device and expert sonographers using a high-end ultrasonographic machine regarding lung ultrasonography findings has yet to be studied. According to an Original Investigation on Imaging published in JAMA Network Open, researchers mentioned that handheld ultrasonographic devices used in addition to clinical examination may support clinicians […]

Novel insecticide paint may help curb outbreaks of Malaria, Zika and dengue fever: Study

Spain: A recent study published in Frontiers in Tropical Diseases has suggested insecticide paints to be an effective innovation strategy for mosquito control. “The strategy could be implemented as a reinforcement of the measures carried out by the vector control program in the city of Praia and throughout the country,” the researchers wrote.  Malaria and […]

New research sheds light on mycophenolate and azathioprine efficacy in interstitial lung disease

Italy: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research assess whether the administration of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or azathioprine (AZA) in interstitial lung disease (ILD) was associated with changes in pulmonary function and gas transfer. The researchers reported an unclear benefit of MMF on interstitial lung disease. They found no significant difference […]