SMC approves first two ‘ultra-orphan’ pathway meds
The process is intended for for extremely rare conditions.
11th February 2020
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Cancer vaccine could ‘boost’ immunotherapy effectiveness
A research team forced cancer cells in the lab to evolve much more rapidly than usual using a molecule called APOBEC3B, which could then be used to create a vaccine for each individual cancer type.
10th February 2020
NIHR, UKRI launch Coronavirus funding call
China’s National Health Commission has confirmed a virus death toll rise to 908, surpassing the toll from the SARS epidemic of 2002-3, according to official data.
10th February 2020
Roche experimental drug flops in early Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's is a complex disease and one of the largest challenges facing healthcare today, with lots of failed treatments in past pipelines.
10th February 2020
Progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year
Experts are calling for the hormone to be offered as standard in the NHS for women with early pregnancy bleeding and a history of miscarriage.
10th February 2020
Santen partners with Verily, WHO in visual impairment drive
The two separate ventures are part of a drive to expand the latest technological innovations and digital solutions in ophthalmology.
7th February 2020
SMA drug risdiplam successful in SUNFISH study
Risdiplam is the first potential treatment to have pivotal placebo-controlled data in a broad population of patients, including children, teenagers and adults.
7th February 2020
‘Unprecedented' study shows causes of previously unexplained cancers
Until now, previous studies just focused on the 1% of the genome that codes for proteins.
7th February 2020
Scottish Academy launches ‘bold’ strategic priorities
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland's plan responds to the fact that the landscape of healthcare is changing considerably.
7th February 2020
Tickets now available for the 2020 International Clinical Researcher of the Year awards ceremony
Individual tickets or tables are now available to purchase for the awards on the 14th May, taking place at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel.
6th February 2020
London aiming to stop HIV infections for good
In January it was reported that among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, the prevalence of HIV transmission has fallen by a staggering 71%.
6th February 2020
Bayer’s Eylea proves efficacy, safety in ALTAIR study
The study evaluated two different Treat and Extend (T&E) dosing regimens in patients with wet AMD.
6th February 2020
London Cancer Hub receives major investment
The hub has secured £8.4 million in funding.
6th February 2020
Gilead joins GSK, J&J in offering coronavirus vaccine options
The pharma giant is offering its experimental remdesivir in the running for the optimal vaccine candidate.
5th February 2020
Pharmacists ‘embracing online channels’ for wider reach
Only 7% of pharmacists believe it is not important for their pharmacy to have an online presence.
5th February 2020
