Urine tests can detect cervical cancer viruses, make screening easy
Japanese researchers have developed a non-invasive alternative to detect human papillomavirus by testing urine samples, a discovery that may transform cervical cancer screening.
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AstraZeneca acquires France’s Amolyt Pharma for $1.05 billion
British-Swedish AstraZeneca has acquired Amolyt Pharma for $1.05 billion to gain access to Lyon, France-based company’s rare disease, late-stage pipeline.
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Days getting longer as ice melts cause a shift in Earth’s mass, impacting rotation
Climate change is making days longer by a few milliseconds as the ice melts in Antarctica and Greenland is causing a shift in.
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New drug therapy boosts insulin production by 700% in diabetic mice
HQ Team July 16, 2024: A new animal study has found a new therapy that is able to boost inuslin-producing cells by 700%.
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New study identifies possible cause of Lupus, may help in developing cure
HQ Team July 16, 2024: A new study by Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers has identified a possible cause for.
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FDA declines approval for Novo Nordisk’s diabetic medicine
Novo Nordisk, has been denied approval for its type 1 diabetic medicine by the USFDA, according to the Danish drugmaker.
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Global health body prequalifies OraQuick’s hepatitis C virus self-test
OraSure Technologies’ hepatitis C virus self-test has been prequalified by the World Health Organization in a global bid to eliminate the disease.
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Pharmacy benefit managers in the US wielding ‘enormous power’: FTC report
Pharmacy benefit managers, who handle about 95% of US prescriptions, are inflating drug costs and squeezing independent pharmacies, according to a report.
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Diet, exercise, socialisation may help in early stage Alzheimer’s disease
Intensive diet and lifestyle changes may forestall a cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease and make progress for patients during early stages, a study.
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Heat, cold may affect development of brain in children: ISGlobal
Children are vulnerable to temperature changes as their thermoregulation mechanisms are still immature, a study reveals.