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Astellas Pharma Inc.’s therapy to treat a form of gastric cancer got approval from the US drug regulator, according to a company statement.
Drugs Health Pharma

Astellas Pharma gets US regulator’s nod for its gastric cancer drug 

Astellas Pharma Inc.’s therapy to treat a form of gastric cancer got approval from the US drug regulator, according to a company statement.

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. has withdrawn its bladder cancer drug from the US market and stopped its confirmatory clinical trial after it failed to extend the lives of patients who had undergone prior treatments.
Drugs Health Pharma

Gilead’s end-stage confirmatory trials of bladder cancer drug fail

Gilead Sciences, Inc. has withdrawn its bladder cancer drug from the US market and stopped its confirmatory clinical trial after it failed to.

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In a small region in India’s technology capital of Bengaluru, social activists, despite initial hesitation from its urban poor, walked into Anjanapura and completed one of the country’s first short-term engagements to impart the skills to fight climate change.
Climate Health Pharma Research

A social project to fight climate change in India begins to yield results

In a small region in India’s technology capital of Bengaluru, social activists, despite initial hesitation from its urban poor, walked into Anjanapura and.

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Merck & Co., Inc., and Gilead Sciences, Inc.’s investigational combinational drug for HIV treatment, put on clinical hold last year, has met a secondary goal of a ‘high’ viral suppression rate in adults.
Drugs Health Pharma

Gilead, Merck’s HIV experimental drug scores ‘high’ on viral suppression

Merck & Co., Inc., and Gilead Sciences, Inc.’s investigational combinational drug for HIV treatment, put on clinical hold last year, has met a.

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As the number of satellites skyrockets, scientists have called for a legally-binding global treaty to ensure the safety of Earth's orbit from space debris, which puts the planet and people at risk.
Climate Health Pharma

Spraying diamond dust in atmosphere can stem global warming: Study

HQ Team  October 18, 2024: As global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise there is an urgency to find effective climate intervention solutions..

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Sanofi and Orano Med agreed to form a new entity, valued at 1.9 billion euros ($2.06 billion), to develop radioligand medicines and the French company will invest 300 million euros for a 16% equity.
Drugs Health Pharma

Sanofi to invest $324m in entity with Orano Med for radioligand therapy

Sanofi and Orano Med agreed to form a new entity, valued at 1.9 billion euros ($2.06 billion), to develop radioligand medicines and the.

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Lowering sodium intake can reduce blood pressure regardless of whether one is on medication, a study reveals.
Climate Health Medical

Hype and disputes surrounding blood pressure measurement

HQ Team October 17, 2024: Blood pressure measurement is a critical procedure in diagnosing and managing hypertension, yet it is fraught with scientific.

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Climate Health Medical

Record decline in global carbon sinks in 2023; may upset climate models

HQ Team October 16, 2024: A new research  on the depleting carbon sinks on our planet has thrown up some crucial questions on.

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Twenty-four European universities have formed a network to impart skills to 10,000 medical students across undergraduate degree programmes to address current and future climate-related health threats, according to a  statement from the University of Glasgow.
Climate Health Pharma

European body to teach medical students health risks from climate change

Twenty-four European universities have formed a network to impart skills to 10,000 medical students across undergraduate degree programmes to address current and future.

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Casual use of mental health language often describes behaviours that do not correlate with actual conditions, under the impression that it is “trendy.” 
Health Medical Opinion Pharma

Opinion: Casual mental health words spicing up normal chats not justifiable

By Aparna S October 16, 2024: Is it okay to use mental health words casually in everyday conversations? If you believe that this.

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