NewsRoom Articles - Page 21 of 208

MondayOct 21, 2024 10:00 am

Study Explores Repurposing Drugs as a Way to Fight Brain Tumor Origins

Glioblastoma multiforme is a common and very aggressive type of cancer that primarily affects an individual’s brain and/or spinal cord. This cancer has an average survival rate of less than 22 months following diagnosis despite standard treatment including chemotherapy, irradiation and surgery. Various factors contribute to this poor outcome, including high tumor recurrence rates, tumor resistance to treatment, and intra-tumoral heterogeneity. In recent years, it has become clear to scientists that not all cells in brain tumors help drive tumor growth. This has led scientists to pay more attention to brain tumor stem cells, which they theorize are the main…

FridayOct 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) Presents Lead Candidate CNM-Au8(R) Updates, Latest Achievements at Top Investor Conferences

Clene gave a fireside presentation and held one-on-one investor meetings at the 2024 Maxim Healthcare Virtual Summit on October 15. On October 30, Clene will give a presentation and participate in one-on-one meetings at The ThinkEquity Conference 2024 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York. Clene’s lead drug candidate, CNM-Au8® has been shown to restore and protect neurological function, offering new hope for patients with ALS and other neurodegenerative conditions. Clene is seeking an accelerated approval pathway for CNM-Au8 for ALS and is scheduled to have a meeting with the FDA leadership in November. Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN) and its…

FridayOct 18, 2024 10:00 am

Toxic Protein Could Be Behind the Development of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

New research has found that a toxic protein may affect the skeletal muscle tissues, spinal cord, and brain, aiding the development and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS in short, is an illness that affects an individual’s nervous system, causing nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain to degenerate. As it progresses, this motor neuron illness leads to muscle weakness and atrophy. The research was carried out by a team of scientists from Penn State College of Medicine. It was based on prior studies which implicated mutations of the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) protein in…

WednesdayOct 16, 2024 10:00 am

Analysis of Medical Records Repeatedly Links Viruses to Alzheimer’s

New research has observed that serious viral infections, including pneumonia and encephalitis, heighten the risk of neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. This comes after previous research found a connection between the Epstein-Barr virus and a heightened risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Michael Nalls, a neurogeneticist and the senior author of the study, revealed that the research team decided to use a data science-based approach for its research. Using this approach, the investigators focused on analyzing medical records, which made it easier to systematically look for all potential links at a go. They focused on the medical records of…

MondayOct 14, 2024 10:00 am

Researchers Shine Spotlight on New Barriers to Vaccination

The 20th century saw many advancements being adopted in the medical field, among them, potable water, penicillin and, most importantly, vaccines. Vaccines have saved millions of lives, from the eradication of smallpox globally in the 1980s to their use in curbing the spread of the coronavirus in 2020. Over the last 10 years, however, rates of vaccination have begun to drop, threatening the great beneficial effects of vaccinations not only in the United States but also around the globe. A recent review examined the new public health and clinical barriers to vaccination in the United States. The review was conducted…

FridayOct 11, 2024 10:00 am

Siblings of Autistic Kids Have Sevenfold Higher Risk of Autism

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental and neurological disorder that affects how an individual communicates and interacts with others as well as the individual behaves and learns. Now, a new study has determined that siblings of children with autism have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with the developmental disorder. The research was carried out by researchers from the Baby Siblings Research Consortium and the UC Davis MIND Institute. The researchers’ objective was to determine the likelihood that a child born after an autistic child in one family would have the disorder. Huge increases in autism diagnoses, as observed in…

ThursdayOct 10, 2024 11:15 am

Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) Closes $7.3 Million Registered Direct Offering and Concurrent Private Placements

Proceeds from the offerings will support the company’s operations into the first quarter of 2025. Clene also amended its existing debt facility with Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P. to reduce or defer future monthly principal payments and to extend principal amortization period and the final maturity date into the first half of 2025. The company’s lead drug candidate, CNM-Au8® has been shown to restore and protect neurological function, offering new hope for patients with ALS and other neurodegenerative conditions. Clene is seeking an accelerated approval pathway for CNM-Au8 for ALS, with a meeting scheduled with the FDA before the end…

WednesdayOct 09, 2024 10:00 am

Eight New e-Commerce Tools Businesses Can Leverage

Businesses seeking to grow their sales may benefit from e-commerce tools that reduce their workloads while making it easier for their products to reach consumers. We discuss new e-commerce tools that businesses can leverage, below. Supply chain by Amazon Amazon recently rolled out its supply chain service, which allows Amazon to automate and manage product movement for sellers. To access this service, sellers only have to provide pick-up locations and product details, leaving Amazon to handle things such as the consolidation of inventory, carrier pickup and optimization based on costs, inventory and demand. Cross-border ecommerce platform DHL Global Forwarding recently…

TuesdayOct 08, 2024 9:45 am

Astiva Health Inc. Integrates Key Medicare Components into Single Plan, Making It Easier to Manage Healthcare, Access Resources

This year enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans reached 32.8 million members, representing 52% of all Medicare recipients. Medicare Advantage plans typically integrate various health services under one umbrella. Astiva Health’s approach helps members manage existing health conditions and also focuses on promoting overall wellness. Over the past two decades, Medicare Advantage has transformed from a niche option into a primary choice for millions of seniors across the United States. Medicare Advantage plans bundle Part A, Part B and sometimes Part D coverage into one plan, along with often offering extra benefits that original Medicare doesn't cover. A fast-growing Medical Advantage…

MondayOct 07, 2024 10:00 am

At Least 14 Million Americans Affected by Data Breaches in Healthcare

A brief generated by a cybersecurity company has revealed that nearly 14 million patients in the United States have been affected by breaches in healthcare data thus far this year. The report also found that 91% of the breaches involved ransomware, which calls attention to the targeting of the country’s healthcare sector. SonicWall based the report it generated on data from Capture Labs, which utilizes machine learning to gather and retain data on threats and attack vectors in real time. The researchers’ analysis highlighted an increasing prominence of ransomware actors that specialized in targeting healthcare, such as ALPHV/BlackCat and LockBit.…