Indian regulator clears firm’s drugs linked to Gambia deaths
Samples of Indian cough syrups, linked to the deaths of 66 children in Gambia, complied with government specifications and were not contaminated.
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US scientists use zebrafish to fine-tune gene therapy
Scientists in the US used a mechanism that zebrafish rely on to repair their damaged hearts and then combined it with viral vectors.
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Ketamine plus therapy can help treat alcohol use disorder
In a study, researchers said participants who were given ketamine along with psychological therapy stayed sober longer than other groups.
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Moderna cancer vaccine reduces melanoma recurrence by 44%
Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine technology combined with Merck's drug halves the recurrence of deadly melanoma
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Researchers say not all dietary supplements good for heart health
A meta study of dietary supplements has shown that not all supplements are good for heart health and may even cause harm
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Amgen to buy Dublin-based Horizon for $27.8 billion
Amgen Inc, one of the world's largest biotechnology companies, will acquire Dublin-based Horizon Therapeutics Plc for $27.8 billion.
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Boston Scientific to buy 65% stake in China’s Acotec for $523m
Boston Scientific announced it is making a partial offer to acquire a 65% stake in Chinese medical technology company, Acotec for $523 million.
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40 million children miss measles dose due to Covid, experts worry about resurgence
40 million children missed measles vaccination, which is bound to result in resurgence and deaths.
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New therapy for bone marrow cancer shows 73% success rate
Researchers, who conducted two clinical trials, have developed a therapy that makes the immune system destroy bone marrow cancer cells.
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Portable malaria detection tool without blood tests works in 10 seconds
A harmless beam of infrared light on a person’s finger or ear can detect malaria in five to ten seconds, researchers from the.