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TuesdayNov 19, 2024 10:00 am

New Drug Approach Could Roll Back Pancreatic Cancer Immunotherapy Resistance

New research by scientists from the Oregon Health & Science University and Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center has found a new approach that can make tumors resistant to immunotherapy vulnerable to the treatment. For their study, the researchers evaluated the effectiveness and safety of the combination of 2 medications; entinostat, an epigenetic drug; and nivolumab, an immunotherapy medication. The drugs were administered to a group of twenty-seven patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The patients had in the past undergone chemotherapy. The immune activity in the microenvironment of patients with this common type of pancreatic cancer is suppressed, which allows…

FridayNov 15, 2024 10:00 am

Study Finds That Pollution Increases Autism Risk

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental and neurological disorder that affects how an individual communicates with others, interacts with them, behaves and learns. About 75 million individuals globally live with this disorder, which is about 1% of the global population. The disorder’s symptoms usually manifest in the first 2 years of an infant’s life, with common symptoms including repetitive behaviors and restricted interests. Various studies suggest that having older parents, having an older sibling with autism, having a very low birth weight, and having genetic conditions like Down syndrome heighten the likelihood of a child developing autism. Now a new…

ThursdayNov 14, 2024 10:00 am

How e-Commerce Deliveries Can Be Speeded Up

It is common knowledge that fast delivery for e-commerce businesses plays a big role in whether customers have a positive or negative experience. Latest figures show that 63% of online shoppers expect expedited delivery always, which eliminates any room for delay. Over 90% of consumers also consider same-day shipping as the standard. With consumer expectations increasing, businesses need to ensure that their products arrive even faster or risk losing consumers to competitors who prioritize efficient and fast shipping. Data shows that businesses which provide the option for same-day delivery perform better than 85% of their competitors. Enhancing consumer satisfaction also…

WednesdayNov 13, 2024 8:45 am

Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) Concludes Q3 with Strategic Milestones and FDA-Cleared Phase 3 Program for Alzheimer’s Disease

Annovis provided business and financial updates for Q3 2024, spotlighting progress toward pivotal buntanetap trials in Alzheimer’s disease. The FDA has cleared Annovis to proceed with a Phase 3 program, which will include a 6-month study to confirm buntanetap’s symptomatic benefits (beginning Q1 2025) and an 18-month study to explore potential disease-modifying effects. Matthew Peterson, Ph.D., was appointed as Senior Clinical Scientist and will oversee quality and rigor in upcoming clinical trials. Annovis filed three new patents for innovative combination therapies, involving buntanetap with Trulicity (dulaglutide), Viagra (sildenafil), and a combination of all three. As of Nov. 8, 2024, the…

TuesdayNov 12, 2024 10:00 am

Data Captured by Period-Tracking Apps isn’t Protected by HIPAA

Last week, Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. Soon after, a post on X warning that personal data shared on pregnancy and menstrual cycle tracking applications could be used against individuals who sought abortions in the country went viral. The post, which had more than 10 million views, advised that users immediately stop using the applications and delete them. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, similar warnings were shared online. These warnings also raise questions on whether private health data from period-tracking applications is covered under the Health Insurance Portability…

TuesdayNov 12, 2024 9:30 am

Kairos Pharma Ltd. (NYSE American: KAPA) Is ‘One to Watch’

Kairos Pharma’s partnership with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center enhances clinical trial efficiency and accelerates the development of new therapeutic solutions. The company holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with patents extending through 2040, providing a strong competitive advantage in the oncology market. ENV105, Kairos’s lead drug candidate, shows promise in reversing drug resistance in prostate and lung cancers, addressing key markets with high demand for novel treatments. Positioned in high-growth oncology segments, Kairos Pharma meets substantial market needs, driven by the increasing global incidence of drug-resistant cancers. The company’s focus on biomarker development improves patient targeting, enhancing therapy success rates and…

FridayNov 08, 2024 10:00 am

New Graphene Chip Could Revolutionize Brain Cancer Treatment

Researchers have developed a chip that may revolutionize how brain cancer is treated. This revolutionary device is made of graphene, a material made of pure carbon that’s over a hundred times stronger than steel. Graphene is extracted from graphite and was invented two decades ago by Konstantin Novoselov and Andre Geim. Novoselov and Geim, both Manchester University researchers, won the 2010 Nobel Prize in physics for their work. The flexible chip is the size of a postage stamp and has been dubbed the brain-computer interface device. It was designed to identify cancer cells based on their electrical emissions, which differ…

ThursdayNov 07, 2024 10:00 am

European Commission Imposes Hefty Fine on Firm for Blocking Rival MS Drug Developer

Last week, the European Commission announced that it had imposed a half-a-billion dollar fine on Teva, a multinational pharmaceutical firm based in Israel. The company, which specializes in generic drugs, is said to have artificially extended patent protection for its multiple sclerosis drug known as Copaxone. The drug has glatiramer acetate as its active ingredient. In a statement, the commission argued that the company’s actions may have hindered considerable savings by nations across Europe given that other versions of the medication may be cheaper than Copaxone. In total, Teva is expected to pay a 462.6 million euro fine. This is…

TuesdayNov 05, 2024 10:00 am

Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Next Year

Medicare is focused on helping older individuals, particularly those aged 65 and above, to access health care services at affordable costs. Keeping up to date with the insurance plan’s elements makes it easier to familiarize oneself with the changes happening annually and gauge whether they still align with one’s needs. Below, we examine some of the changes coming to both Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage in 2025. New payment option for Medicare Part D As from January 2025, seniors using this health insurance plan will be afforded the option to sign up for a drug payment plan. Instead of…

TuesdayNov 05, 2024 8:00 am

Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) Highlights Buntanetap Results at 17th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (‘CTAD’) 2024 Conference

Two posters were presented by Annovis’ President and CEO, Dr. Maria Maccecchini, focusing on the company’s lead drug candidate buntanetap and its performance in clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”). A leading event for the Alzheimer’s research community, CTAD 2024, brought together key members of pharmaceutical companies, academic research centers, and patient advocacy groups to discuss avenues for AD treatment. Buntanetap has been shown to significantly improve cognition in early AD patients, both ApoE4 carriers and non-carriers, and normalize biomarkers associated with AD pathology. The company is preparing for Phase 3 clinical trials for buntanetap in early-stage…