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FridayMay 09, 2025 10:00 am

Study Reveals Early Development of Pediatric Brain Tumors in Specialized Nerve Cells

Medulloblastoma is a commonly occurring pediatric brain cancer in kids and adolescents. The cancer develops within the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement and other functions. These tumors enlarge quickly, can grow into nearby tissues, and in some cases, can metastasize. The variations in these tumors make it challenging to find appropriate treatments. Now a recent study in Germany has come up with findings which shed light on the exact location where these aggressive tumors normally first develop. The findings appeared in the Nature journal. The study’s first author Konstantin Okonechnikov explains that they genetically characterized…

FridayMay 09, 2025 9:00 am

Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) Innovating Abuse-Deterrent Drug Delivery in a Shifting Opioid Landscape

Nutriband’s AVERSA(TM) technology is advancing toward commercialization as the first abuse-deterrent transdermal fentanyl patch Recent FDA regulatory changes underscore the urgent need for safer opioid delivery methods and responsible prescribing Strategic milestones with partner Kindeva and a strengthened global IP portfolio position Nutriband for long-term growth A Market Demanding Safer Opioid Solutions The opioid crisis remains a critical public health challenge in the U.S. and globally, prompting a series of new regulatory measures designed to improve safety and reduce misuse. In early 2025, the FDA approved Journavx (suzetrigine), a first-in-class non-opioid painkiller offering patients safer alternatives to opioids. Additionally, opioid…

ThursdayMay 08, 2025 10:00 am

Eye Exam Could Help in Detecting Parkinson’s Disease Early, Study Suggests

New research suggests that a simple examination of the retina could provide an early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Universite Laval researchers conducted this study and their findings appeared in the Neurobiology of Disease journal. According to the researchers, the retinas of individuals having Parkinson’s don’t respond in the same way to light stimulus as those of individuals without the disease. Prof. Martin Levesque, the study leader, explains that currently, people are only diagnosed with Parkinson’s after consulting their doctor regarding tremors and other motor problems. By this time, Levesque adds, the disease has progressed to such an extent that central…

WednesdayMay 07, 2025 10:30 am

Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: INBS) Is ‘One to Watch’

INBS offers a patented, non-invasive testing solution positioned to disrupt a global drug screening market projected to reach $14.9 billion by 2030. The company is revenue-generating, with 148% year-over-year growth in FY 2024 and 450+ active customer accounts. Its Intelligent Fingerprinting system provides rapid, on-site results with a lower cost and higher convenience compared to traditional methods. The Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System is already in commercial use internationally, and a U.S. product launch is planned for 2025, with FDA 510(k) clearance in process and new patent protections underway. INBS is led by a seasoned executive team with global healthcare…

TuesdayMay 06, 2025 10:00 am

Study: Women with Lung Cancer Have Worse Outcomes Due to Genes Linked to Pregnancy

According to a study conducted recently at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center, lung cancer co-opts some genes usually involved in helping fetuses to grow. The lung cancer leverages these genes to evade the immune system of the patient. The researchers found that because of this, women in whom these genes were activated tended to have poorer outcomes. This analysis suggests that targeting those genes could have a beneficial effect of improving the clinical outcomes of females diagnosed with lung cancer. The researchers presented their findings at this year’s annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research. Jung Hun,…

FridayMay 02, 2025 10:00 am

Data Shows When Hospitals Exit MA Plans, Enrollees Also Leave

For a variety of reasons, hospitals can disagree with Medicare Advantage insurance providers and they part ways. When a hospital cancels or fails to renew its contract with a health insurer, the patients who had coverage with that insurer often have to choose between staying with that insurer and getting care from the shrinking network of providers or ditch the MA plan. Reports indicate that thousands of patients ditch MA plans once the health insurer and hospital fail to continue their relationship. To understand why MA plan holders end up switching insurers or reverting to the government-run Medicare, consider an…

ThursdayMay 01, 2025 10:00 am

Bacterial Meningitis Can Now Be Rapidly Diagnosed with New Test

A team of researchers based at the Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC) have come up with a new test that can diagnose bacterial meningitis rapidly and with a high degree of accuracy. The test is conducted on cerebrospinal fluid and levels of a protein called CRP are measured. This same protein is also currently relied upon when diagnosing many other bacterial infections. The UMC team found that high CRP levels in cerebrospinal fluid are a highly reliable pointer to the presence of bacterial meningitis. At the moment, treatment for bacterial meningitis is often delayed because a lot of time passes…

ThursdayMay 01, 2025 9:45 am

Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) HyBryte(TM) Paves Way for Breakthrough Treatment for Rare Skin Cancer

The global rare disease treatment market was estimated at $195.2 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 11.6% by 2030. SNGX’s HyBryte(TM) has demonstrated positive results in a study testing its use for patients with early-stage CTCL. HyBryte(TM) is a novel therapy based on photodynamic therapy, which combines light and a photosensitizer to target and destroy cancer cells. The development of treatments for rare diseases remains one of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine. Despite significant advancements in healthcare, many rare diseases still have no approved treatments, and patients often face grim prospects. The…

WednesdayApr 30, 2025 10:30 am

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) Committed to Advancing Cancer Care with Innovative RTNova Platform Research

Cancer statistics underscore the urgency of ongoing cancer research and the need for more effective cancer treatments. Calidi Biotherapeutics has announced preclinical results for its RTNova platform, a breakthrough in the delivery of transient gene therapy payloads to targeted tumors. The trials show an ability to deliver therapeutic payloads with precision while simultaneously attacking tumors. Cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide. Globally, the World Health Organization reports that the number of deaths will surpass 9.7 million in 2024, with a projected 20 million new cancer cases diagnosed; WHO also noted that it anticipates the cancer burden increasing an estimated 77% by…

WednesdayApr 30, 2025 10:00 am

AI Can Predict the Recurrence of Brain Tumors in Kids, Study Finds

A team of researchers has leveraged a technique called temporal learning to train an AI system to predict the likelihood of brain cancer recurring in kids diagnosed with gliomas. This AI model uses the magnetic resonance images periodically captured after the kids have received treatment for the gliomas. The study’s findings, based on analyzing multiple images, indicate that the AI model can produce predictions that are 89% accurate when compared to predictions made on the basis of just one image that have an accuracy rate of 50%., no different from flipping a coin. This approach, which looks for subtle changes…